; Whereas virtually every female astronaut who has flown in space is a Girl Scout alumna, as are a majority of female CEOs; Whereas 57 percent of female Members of Congress, 76 percent of women in the Senate, and 80 percent of female governors were Girl Scouts; Whereas, while Girl Scouts has evolved over the years, the fundamental experience of being a part of Girl Scouts connects generations of women; Whereas, today, more than 59,000,000 United States women are Girl Scout alumnae and 2,700,000 girls and adult volunteers are active members; Whereas Girl Scouts provides a safe and enriching environment in which girls feel supported in pursuit of their dreams, whether those dreams are educational, entrepreneurial, cultural, civic, corporate, or environmental; and Whereas Girl Scouts connects girls to a world of possibilities in a positive and inclusive girl-led environment, where girls are inspired to discover their passions and empowered to reach their full potential: Now, therefore, be it