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WASHINGTON, DC (WTOC) - The Girl Scouts of America was founded in Savannah nearly 100 years ago by Juliette Gordon Low. This week, the U.S. House of Representatives decided honor the organization by issuing a one dollar commemorative coin.
"From their first meeting in Savannah of just 18 members, the Girl Scouts have grown into a worldwide organization. Today, Juliette Gordon Low's legacy of friendship, education and ideals is shared by 3.7 million girls and women. We should be very proud to live in a country where such an organization exists," said Congressman Jack Kingston in a news release.
They say issuing the coin will come at no cost to the taxpayers, but proceeds will help support the organization and help repair the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah. The birthplace is currently used as a museum for the Girl Scouts.
The bill, which is two years in the making, will now go to the Senate where it will hopefully move through quickly. Once passed, it will be signed into law by the President. The U.S. Mint will have the coins available in 2013.
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