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SR 3331

SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING AND HONORING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Appollonio and 9 co-sponsors

The resolution formally honors the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England for leadership, service, and the Camp Rocky Farm mariner facility, with no new laws or funding.

05/28/2026 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 3331

Overview

  • Bill: SR 3331 (Senate Resolution)
  • Session: 2026, Rhode Island
  • Introduced by: Senator David P. Tikoian (Co-sponsor)
  • Date Introduced: May 28, 2026
  • Status: Recommended for Immediate Consideration (May 28, 2026)

purpose: To celebrate and honor the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England for their history, service, and impact in Rhode Island and surrounding communities, and to recognize their leadership development, community engagement, and ongoing initiatives.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledge and express gratitude for the Girl Scouts’ contributions to empowering girls and fostering leadership, service, and character.
  • Highlight the organization’s long-standing mission since its founding in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low.
  • Recognize the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England’s footprint, including serving more than 4,000 youth with the support of over 2,000 volunteers.
  • Note ongoing and future initiatives, such as transforming Camp Rocky Farm into a state-of-the-art mariner facility to promote coastal stewardship, ocean health, and careers in the blue economy.

Key Provisions and Changes

As a resolution, the bill does not enact statutory changes or create new programs; rather, it formalizes recognition by the Rhode Island Senate. Notable elements include:

  • Acknowledgment of the Girl Scouts’ mission to develop courage, confidence, and character.
  • Emphasis on the organization’s programs in leadership development, outdoor experiences, STEM, entrepreneurship, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement.
  • Specific mention of the transformation project for Camp Rocky Farm to support marine-focused opportunities for Rhode Island Girl Scouts.
  • Recognition of the role of volunteers, troop leaders, and families in mentoring and guiding youth.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Affected Entity: Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England.
  • Indirectly affected: Members (youth participants), volunteers, troop leaders, families, and communities benefitting from Girl Scouts programs and the Camp Rocky Farm project.
  • Government action: Formal recognition by the Rhode Island Senate; dissemination of a certified copy to the organization’s CEO.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Referral: Recommended for Immediate Consideration, indicating the bill is intended to move quickly through the Senate.
  • Transmission: The resolution directs the Secretary of State to provide a duly certified copy to the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England CEO.
  • No fiscal or regulatory changes: The resolution does not establish funding, policy changes, or administrative obligations beyond ceremonial recognition.

Notable Details

  • The resolution situates the Girl Scouts within a historical context (founded 1912) and highlights the local impact in Rhode Island and the broader Southeastern New England region.
  • Specific metrics cited: over 4,000 youth served annually and more than 2,000 volunteers supporting programs.

Bottom Line

SR 3331 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England for their ongoing leadership development, community service, and innovative initiatives (notably the Camp Rocky Farm mariner facility), and authorizing the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy to the organization. It signals formal statewide appreciation without creating new laws or funding requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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