[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 27 (Tuesday, February 10, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2038-S2039]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

  Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, this week marks the 99th anniversary 
of an organization that has assisted in the moral and civic formation 
of millions of American boys.
  By training young men in the skills of self-reliance, and inculcating 
in them the virtues of patriotism, volunteerism, and the importance of 
moral character, the Boy Scouts of America has strengthened our 
families, our communities, and our Nation beyond measure.
  Eleven of the twelve men who have walked on the Moon were Scouts. 
More than one-third of all West Point cadets are Scouts. Several U.S. 
Presidents dating back to Teddy Roosevelt have been Scouts or Scout 
volunteers. And at least four of my Senate Republican colleagues are 
Eagle Scouts.
  This week we recognize the valuable contributions of this fine 
organization, and we celebrate its traditions.
  Looking at the challenges we face today, it is clear that men of 
character are needed as much today as they were when the Boy Scouts of 
America was incorporated in the U.S. in 1910. And as long as young boys 
put on the Scout uniform, we can expect those challenges to be met.

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