[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 356 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 356

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                          June 8, 2009.
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, 1910, 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 America's youth 
        patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred values;
Whereas by 1912, 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 30,000,000 community service hours each year;
Whereas membership since 1910 totals more than 111,000,000 scouts and is found 
        in 185 countries around the world;
Whereas the organization will present the 2 millionth Eagle Scout award in 2009;
Whereas more than 1,000,000 adult volunteer leaders selflessly serve young 
        people in their communities through organizations chartered by the Boy 
        Scouts of America;
Whereas these men and women often neither receive nor seek the thanks of the 
        public;
Whereas February 8, 2010, would be an appropriate day to designate as ``Boy 
        Scouts of America Day'' in celebration of the Boy Scouts of America's 
        100th anniversary; and
Whereas Boy Scouts of 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 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 designation of 
``Boy Scouts of America Day'' in celebration of its 100th anniversary.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.