‘Frontier Girls Day’ resolution from Burns unanimously passes House
Rep. Frank Burns January 23, 2017 | 4:20 PM
HARRISBURG, Jan. 23 – A resolution (H.R. 29) designating Jan. 19, 2017 as “Frontier Girls Day” in Pennsylvania, authored by state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, unanimously passed the House today.
Burns said Frontier Girls was founded 10 years ago to provide a scout-like program for girls, with a mission to raise women of honor to be the mothers and leaders of the future. They accomplish this through life skills, leadership, character building, teamwork and service to others, he added.
Burns said Frontier Girls has 15 troops throughout Pennsylvania, second in number to Texas, including Troop 213 in Gallitzin, which has 13 girls from 4 to 17.
“The Frontier Girls program seeks to restore a focus on good moral character, patriotism, community service, and a love of learning,” Burns said. “Their badge selections are character badges that address everything from joy and honesty to responsibility and modesty. These badges encourage girls to put these traits to use in their own lives, helping them to be good, well-mannered, self-directed, respectful, disciplined and honorable citizens.”
Burns said the program offers six levels or participation, ranging from age 3 to adults. Girls can earn over 1,200 badges and awards at each of the levels, and the organization also awards scholarships each year.