Whereas, for over a century, Girl Scouts of the United States of America has inspired millions of girls to lead with courage, confidence, and character; Whereas the Girl Scout movement began on March 12, 1912, when Juliette Daisy Gordon Low, a native of Savannah, Georgia, organized a group of 18 girls and provided them with the opportunity to develop physically, intellectually, socially, and spiritually; Whereas, through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, girls develop skills and learn lessons that will serve them throughout their lifetime, assisting them to contribute to their communities and make the world a better place; Whereas the Girl Scout Leadership Experience helps girls develop a solid foundation in leadership through core programs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), environmental stewardship, healthy living, financial literacy, and global citizenship; Whereas, from humble beginnings as a way for Girl Scout troops to finance activities, the Girl Scout Cookie Program, which is in its 100th year, has evolved into the most powerful and successful financial literacy tool in the world for girls; Whereas the Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches 5 essential skills— (1) goal setting; (2) decisionmaking; (3) money management; (4) people skills; and (5) business ethics; Whereas Girl Scouts have demonstrated their exemplary leadership and philanthropic spirit by using cookie earnings to do remarkable things within their communities that reflect the important mission of Girl Scouts; Whereas Girl Scouts consistently drive positive change in their communities, thanks in part to the cookie sale, doing what they can to make the world a better place; Whereas Girl Scout participation has been instrumental in working to develop female leaders in government, business, and public service; Whereas virtually every female astronaut who has flown in space is a Girl Scout alumna, as are a majority of female CEOs