110 HRES 1512 IH: Expressing support for designation of U.S. House of Representatives 2008-09-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1512 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2008 Mr. Hall of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of February 8, 2010, as Boy Scouts of America Day in celebration of the 100th anniversary.

Whereas 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, 1901, a group of 34 national representatives met, developed organization plans, and opened a temporary national headquarters in New York; Whereas the purpose of Boy Scouts of America is to “teach [boys] patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred values”; Whereas by 1912, Boy Scouts were enrolled in every State; Whereas in 1916, Congress granted Boy Scouts of America a Federal charter; Whereas each council will commit each Boy Scout to perform 12 hours of community service yearly, totaling 200,000,000 community service hours each year; Whereas there are now more than 111,000,000 Boy Scouts, and the organization is found in 185 countries around the world; Whereas February 8, 2010, would be an appropriate day to designate as Boy Scouts of America Day in celebration of the 100th anniversary; and Whereas 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, 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 the American society: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Boy Scouts of America Day in celebration of the 100th anniversary.