[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 21753]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         100 YEARS OF SCOUTING

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today marks the 100th year 
of the Boy Scouts. On August 1, 1907, Robert Baden-Powell, along with 
20 young men, opened a camp at Brownsea Island, England. Since that 
day, Scouting has been responsible for inspiring more than 300 million 
individuals from over 216 countries and territories. The role and 
mission behind Scouting is to create an education program that promotes 
common ideals such as loyalty and honor.
  Scouting has achieved success with dedicated adult volunteers who 
encourage young people to be constructive citizens. As the grateful 
father of four Eagle Scouts, encouraged by my wife, Roxanne, I have 
seen firsthand the positive influence of Scouting.
  Four years ago today, I participated in my second backpacking trek at 
Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. I wish the Boy Scouts a happy 100th 
birthday and congratulate them on their 21st World Scout Jamboree.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th.

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