[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1008 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1008

   Supporting the designation of a ``Boy Scouts of America Day'' in 
                 celebration of its 114th anniversary.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 9, 2024

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Supporting the designation of a ``Boy Scouts of America Day'' in 
                 celebration of its 114th anniversary.

Whereas the 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 the Boy Scouts of 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 the first Eagle Scout Award was earned in 1912, and more than 2,722,000 
        youth have earned the Eagle Scout Award since;
Whereas nearly 29,000 young men and women earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 
        2023;
Whereas, in 1916, Congress granted the Boy Scouts of America a Federal charter;
Whereas there are more than 1,000,000 youth currently enrolled in Scouting who 
        helped contribute more than 7,100,000 service hours in 2023, 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 the Boy Scouts of 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 February 8, 2024, would be an appropriate day to designate as ``Boy 
        Scouts of America Day'' in celebration of the 114th anniversary of the 
        incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America; and
Whereas the 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 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 
designation of a ``Boy Scouts of America Day'' in celebration of the 
114th anniversary of the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America.
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