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Girl Scout Day Celebrated In West Haven

West Haven Mayor Nancy Rossi, a former Girl Scout and troop leader, read a mayoral proclamation declaring Girl Scout Day in the city.

(City Photo/Carrie Malangone)

WEST HAVEN, CT — (Pictured): Mayor Nancy R. Rossi, back center, recognizes Girl Scouts of the West Haven Service Unit at City Hall on Monday.

During the half-hour ceremony, Rossi, a former Girl Scout and troop leader, answered questions before reading a mayoral proclamation declaring Girl Scout Day in West Haven.

The event was coordinated by Troop 60298 leader Carrie Malangone, Troop 60321 leader Jennifer Conroy, Troop 60351 leader Katie Koontz, Troop 60330 leader Heather Buccheri and Girl Scouts of Connecticut Member Experience Specialist Janeska Cardona.

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The observance marked the 110th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, a national organization founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Ga.

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