Supporting the designation of a "Boy Scouts of America Day" in celebration of its 113th anniversary.

IV 118TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 111 Supporting the designation of a ‘‘Boy Scouts of America Day’’ in celebration of its 113th anniversary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEBRUARY 8, 2023 Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia) sub- mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of a ‘‘Boy Scouts of America Day’’ in celebration of its 113th anniversary. Whereas the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated by Chi- cago 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 rep- resentatives met, developed organization plans, and opened a temporary national headquarters in New York; Whereas the purpose of the Boy Scouts of America is to teach America’s youth self-reliance, character, ethical de- cisionmaking, and civic leadership through adherence to the Scout Oath and Law; Whereas, by 1912, Scouts were enrolled in every State; VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:03 Feb 09, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR111.IH HR111 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 111 IH Whereas the first Eagle Scout Award was earned in 1912, and more than 2,722,000 youth have earned the Eagle Scout Award since; Whereas 35,342 young men and women earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2022; Whereas, in 1916, Congress granted the Boy Scouts of Amer- ica a Federal charter; Whereas, in 2023, there are more than 1,042,000 youth cur- rently enrolled and more than 17,000,000 living alumni across the United States; Whereas each individual Scout, unit, and local council com- mits to performing community service yearly, totaling more than 17,700,000 community service hours in 2022; Whereas more than 628,000 adult volunteer leaders serve young people in their communities through religious, civic, and other organizations chartered by the Boy Scouts of America; Whereas the men and women involved in Scouting often nei- ther seek nor receive the thanks of the public for their contribution to the future of our country; Whereas February 8, 2023, would be an appropriate day to designate as ‘‘Boy Scouts of America Day’’ in celebration of the 113th anniversary of the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America; and Whereas the Boy Scouts of America endeavors to develop American citizens who are physically, mentally, and emo- tionally fit, have a high degree of self-reliance as evi- denced in such qualities as initiative, courage, and re- sourcefulness, have personal values based on religious and spiritual concepts, have the desire and skills to help others, understand the principles of the American social, VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:03 Feb 09, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR111.IH HR111 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 3 •HRES 111 IH 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 lead- ership to American society: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 1 the designation of a ‘‘Boy Scouts of America Day’’ in cele- 2 bration of the 113th anniversary of the incorporation of 3 the Boy Scouts of America. 4 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:03 Feb 09, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR111.IH HR111 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS