Rep. Wasserman Schultz Commemorates 101 years of Girl Scouts of the USA

WASHINGTON – Today marks the 101st birthday for the Girl Scouts of America. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) made the following statement:

“Today, across the country and around the world, we celebrate the Girl Scouts’ birthday in honor of the day in 1912 that Juliette Gordon Low incorporated the first troop of 18 young women in Savannah, Georgia. Now more than a century later, Girl Scouts of the USA is the largest organization for girls anywhere in the world, teaching young women the values of courage, confidence, and character, making the world a better place.

“As one of the Honorary Troop Leaders of Troop Capitol Hill, I join my fellow women Members of Congress in celebrating Girl Scout Week and honoring the admirable mission of this tireless organization’s efforts to support and empower girls everywhere. The lessons learned in the Girl Scouts have made a huge impact on women and girls in the United States, many of whom have taken these lessons to the halls of government and other leadership positions. In fact, a majority of women in Congress once wore the uniform – 14 of 20 women in the Senate, and 44 of 81 women in the House! I am proud to count myself among those numbers.

“Last week, I joined Girl Scouts of the USA President Anna Maria Chavez, and Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios, to celebrate the Girl Scouts Centennial Silver Dollar in a special event, “Minting Girl Scouts into the Next Century of Leadership.” Beyond commemorating a century of service and leadership, we pledge to work together on our shared priorities, including boosting women in science, technology, engineering, and math fields, and dedicating ourselves to improving financial literacy for girls across the country.

“This Women’s History Month, I am proud to honor this tradition of building courage, confidence, and character in young girls. If we all commit to living by the Girl Scout law throughout our lives, the world will be a better place.”