[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 113 (Thursday, July 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1479]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SCOUTING

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 29, 2010

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today 
to recognize the centennial anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. 
Over the last one hundred years, the Boy Scouts of America has remained 
devoted to its mission of dedicated service through developing social 
and moral skills in young men throughout the United States. This 
organization has produced some of our Nation's best and brightest 
leaders as a result of a simple creed that was embedded in them as 
young adults.
  In 1909, William Boyce was a lost American in the fog on the streets 
of London. He encountered a young boy, now known as the ``Unknown 
Scout,'' who voluntarily assisted him on his way. When Boyce offered 
compensation for the boy's good deed, the boy declined and stated that 
he was doing his ``Good Turn'' as a Scout. On February 8, 1910, Boyce 
brought the idea of Scouting to the United States and formed the Boy 
Scouts of America. Since its founding, the organization has been 
committed to preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices 
over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath 
and Law.
  Through one hundred years of service, Boy Scouts of America remains 
dedicated to building the character of servant leaders within our 
communities. Boy Scouts of America has worked with over one hundred and 
ten million young adults, two million of which have gone on to become 
Eagle Scouts. I also applaud the work of the Scouting leaders who are 
devoted to the mission of mentoring young adults through countless 
hours of service projects, Pinewood Derby races, and other activities 
in order to build America's leaders of tomorrow.
  On behalf of the 24th District of Texas, I would like to say ``thank 
you'' and ``congratulations'' to the Boy Scouts of America for the 
tremendous work it has accomplished over the course of one hundred 
years. By impacting and developing the lives of youth, the Boy Scouts 
of America has contributed to the development of a responsible and 
productive America.

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