Sponsor Statement for SCR 8

Since 1969 Alaska Girls' State has encouraged hundreds of young women to be involved in Alaska politics. This week-long program provides young women, typically those between their junior and senior years in high school, with knowledge of state and local government. The delegates set up mock institutions of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government and imitate their functions.

The 29th Alaska Girls' State will be held at Camp Challenge near Palmer under the sponsorship of the American Legion Auxiliary and cooperating organizations.

Because it encourages young women to be leaders this exceptional program deserves the recognition and support of the Legislature.