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This resolution supports the redesignation of a Scouting America Day in celebration of the 115th anniversary of the incorporation of Scouting America (formerly known as Boy Scouts of America).

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 121 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 121

 Supporting the designation of ``Scouting America Day'' in celebration 
                       of its 115th anniversary.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 7, 2025

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the designation of ``Scouting America Day'' in celebration 
                       of its 115th anniversary.

Whereas Scouting America, formerly known as 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 Scouting 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, in 1912, the first Eagle Scout Award was earned, and more than 
        2,722,000 youth have earned the Eagle Scout Award since;
Whereas, in 1916, Congress granted Scouting America a Federal charter;
Whereas, in 2024, nearly 29,000 young men and women earned the rank of Eagle 
        Scout;
Whereas there are more than 1,000,000 youth currently enrolled in Scouting who 
        helped contribute more than 7,000,000 service hours in 2024, 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 Scouting 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, on February 5, 2025, we celebrate ``Scouting America Day'' in 
        recognition of the 115th anniversary of the incorporation of this 
        indispensable American institution; and
Whereas Scouting 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 
redesignation of a ``Scouting America Day'' in celebration of the 115th 
anniversary of its incorporation.
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