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Supporting the designation of "Scouting America Day" in celebration of its 115th anniversary.
Supporting the designation of ``Scouting America Day'' in celebration of its 115th anniversary.
Summary
This resolution expresses support for designating a "Scouting America Day" in celebration of the 115th anniversary of Scouting America's incorporation on February 8, 1910. The resolution notes that Scouting America currently has more than one million youth enrolled and over 628,000 adult volunteer leaders serving in communities across the country. It highlights that youth in Scouting contributed over 7 million service hours in 2024 and that nearly 29,000 youth earned the Eagle Scout rank that year. The resolution recognizes Scouting America's mission to develop American youth through teaching self-reliance, character, and civic leadership.
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Sponsor (1)
1 cosponsor
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Top reported contributors to Glenn Thompson’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $136,590
- EMPRESAS FONALLEDAS $14,900
- SNYDER ASSOCIATED COMPANIES $12,500
- COINBASE $12,400
- TOM JAMES COMPANY $11,000
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Actions (3)
- Feb 10, 2025 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H589)
- Feb 7, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · house
- Feb 7, 2025 Submitted in House
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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
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. <all>
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