[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E45]
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     HONORING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ON THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 20, 2010

  Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to honor 
the Boy Scouts of America on their 100th anniversary.
  The Boy Scouts of America has been at the forefront of instilling 
timeless values in youth since its founding in 1910. Throughout its 
100-year history, it has helped millions of youth succeed by providing 
the support, friendship, and mentoring necessary to live a happy and 
fulfilling life.
  Today, the Boy Scouts of America is the largest youth service 
organization in America, with nearly 3 million members. These members 
learn responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance 
through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, 
educational programs and career-oriented programs in partnership with 
local community groups.
  The Boy Scouts have always held a special place in my heart because 
in 1951, my father started Boy Scout Troup 108--the first Boy Scout 
organization in Westminster, South Carolina. As a matter of fact, one 
of the first service projects of this troop was to raise the American 
Flag over the Westminster Post Office.
  On this momentous anniversary, I would like to thank all of the 
Scouts for their service to their local communities and to our Nation. 
I would also like to thank their parents for all of the time and energy 
they have committed to scouting. It is the values of service, 
character, and leadership--the core values of scouting--that make our 
country great.

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