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House
Resolution 1409
By:
Representative Ehrhart of the
36th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Boy Scouts of America program on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and
recognizing February 11, 2010, as Boy Scouts of America Day at the state
capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Boy Scouts of America, a volunteer organization, was incorporated by Chicago
publisher William D. Boyce on February 8, 1910, after learning of the Scouting
movement during a visit to London; and
WHEREAS,
on June 21, 1910, a group of 34 national representatives met, developed
organization plans, and opened a temporary national headquarters for the program
in New York; and
WHEREAS,
the purpose of the Boy Scouts of America is to teach America's youth patriotism,
courage, self-reliance, and kindred values; and
WHEREAS,
the Boy Scouts of America has and continues to live out its commitment to
helping millions of youth succeed by providing the support, friendship, and
mentoring necessary to live a happy and fulfilling life; and
WHEREAS,
by 1912, Boy Scouts were enrolled in every state, and in 1916, the United States
Congress granted the Boy Scouts of America a federal charter; and
WHEREAS,
each council requires a Scout to perform at least 12 hours of community service
annually, totaling more than 30 million community service hours each year;
and
WHEREAS,
there have now been more than 111 million members of Scouting, and the
organization presented the two millionth Eagle Scout award in 2009;
and
WHEREAS,
more than 1 million adult volunteer leaders selflessly serve young people in
their communities through organizations chartered by the Boy Scouts of America,
often neither receiving nor seeking the thanks of the public; and
WHEREAS,
the Boy Scouts of America endeavors to develop United States citizens who are
physically, mentally, and emotionally fit; have a high degree of self-reliance
as evidenced in such qualities as initiative, courage, and resourcefulness; have
personal values based on religious concepts; have the desire and skills to help
others and understand the principles of the United States' social, economic, and
governmental systems; take pride in their American heritage and understand our
nation's role in the world; have a keen respect for the basic rights of all
people; and are prepared to participate in and give leadership to American
society; and
WHEREAS,
on February 8, 2010, the Boy Scouts of America program will celebrate its
centennial anniversary and 100 years of Scouting, and it is abundantly fitting
and proper that this amazing organization be appropriately
recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the Boy Scouts of America program for improving the lives of
countless young men and inspiring all Americans to be better citizens,
congratulate past and present Scouts on 100 years of tradition, and recognize
February 11, 2010, as Boy Scouts of America Day at the state
capitol.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Boys
Scouts of America program.