Girl Scouts have been an integral part in many girls’ lives for over a century.

It teaches discipline, life skills and builds lasting friendships.

On Thursday, the Carbon County Board of Commissioners recognized this organization with a proclamation celebrating the 110th anniversary of Girl Scouts.

Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, and the movement has grown to approximately 10 million members worldwide today.

“Girl Scouts helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation of sound decision making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills; and cooperation with others,” the proclamation states.

Members of Girl Scout Troops from Lehighton and Palmerton spoke about the importance this group has been in their lives.

Abigail Kuhns of Palmerton said that she likes Girl Scouts because it “teaches us leadership skills, to be courageous and strong.”

Ashley Stetler of Palmerton likes it because of the bond it makes with the other girls and how it helps the girls help the community

Liliana Getz of Lehighton said that the organization has helped make the world a better place and it is a fun place to be.

The commissioners thanked the girls for attending and for their commitment to their communities through Girl Scouts.

“As you can see the Girl Scouts go back a long way and it does give structure in their lives,” Commissioner Rocky Ahner said.

Commissioner Chris Lukasevich thanked them for everything they do for their personal self-development and all they do for their community.