2022 Girl Scout Week ProclamationWHEREAS, March 12, 2022, marks the 110th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, the largest and most
impactful leadership program for girls in the world; and
WHEREAS, since our beginnings, Girl Scouts has emphasized public service and civic engagement, and has
fostered a sense of community in girls; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts works to champion the ambitions, cultivate the talents, and develop the skills of girls
to confidently pursue their passions and make the world a better place; and
WHEREAS, during a time when girls are experiencing increased levels of anxiety, stress, loneliness, and
depression, Girl Scouts provides community, consistency, and connection for girls, and is a safe haven in all
the uncertainty; and
WHEREAS, especially in the time of COVID-19, Girl Scouts plays an indispensable role in engaging girls in
after school and out -of -school programming and experiences that expand their world and allow them to tap
into their inner innovator, change maker, and leader; and
WHEREAS, today, more than 50 million women —trailblazers, visionaries, and leaders —are Girl Scout alums
who have made the world a better place; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I Mark Johnson , by virtue of the authority vested in me as mayor
of Kalispell, Montana do hereby applaud the Girl Scout Movement and Girl Scouts of Montana
and Wyoming for providing girls with a safe, inclusive, all -girl space where they can hone their skills and
develop leadership abilities, and I declare the week of March 6-12, 2022 to be Girl Scout Week.
On this 22 day of February 2022;
Name:
Title: Mayor
City/State: Kalispell, Montana