119-hres121

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 121 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 121

 Supporting the designation of ``Scouting America Day'' in celebration 
 of its 115th anniversary.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 February 7, 2025

Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Bishop) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
 and Government Reform

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 RESOLUTION

 Supporting the designation of ``Scouting America Day'' in celebration 
 of its 115th anniversary.

Whereas Scouting America, formerly known as Boy Scouts of America, was 
 incorporated by Chicago publisher, William Boyce, on February 8, 1910, 
 after learning of the Scouting movement during a visit to London;
Whereas, on June 21, 1910, a group of 34 national representatives met, developed 
 organization plans, and opened a temporary national headquarters in New 
 York;
Whereas the purpose of Scouting America is to teach America's youth self-
 reliance, character, ethical decisionmaking, and civic leadership 
 through adherence to the Scout Oath and Law;
Whereas, by 1912, Scouts were enrolled in every State;
Whereas, in 1912, the first Eagle Scout Award was earned, and more than 
 2,722,000 youth have earned the Eagle Scout Award since;
Whereas, in 1916, Congress granted Scouting America a Federal charter;
Whereas, in 2024, nearly 29,000 young men and women earned the rank of Eagle 
 Scout;
Whereas there are more than 1,000,000 youth currently enrolled in Scouting who 
 helped contribute more than 7,000,000 service hours in 2024, helping to 
 build stronger communities across the country;
Whereas more than 628,000 adult volunteer leaders serve young people in their 
 communities through religious, civic, and other organizations chartered 
 by Scouting America;
Whereas the men and women involved in Scouting often neither seek nor receive 
 the thanks of the public for their contribution to the future of our 
 country;
Whereas, on February 5, 2025, we celebrate ``Scouting America Day'' in 
 recognition of the 115th anniversary of the incorporation of this 
 indispensable American institution; and
Whereas Scouting America endeavors to develop American 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 and spiritual 
 concepts, have the desire and skills to help others, understand the 
 principles of the American 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: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the 
redesignation of a ``Scouting America Day'' in celebration of the 115th 
anniversary of its incorporation.
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