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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1008 

Supporting the designation of a ‘‘Boy Scouts of America Day’’ in celebration 

of its 114th anniversary. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 

Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia) submitted 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 114th anniversary. 

Whereas the 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 the Boy Scouts of 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; 


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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 nearly 29,000 young men and women earned the 

rank of Eagle Scout in 2023; 

Whereas, in 1916, Congress granted the Boy Scouts of America a Federal charter; 

Whereas there are more than 1,000,000 youth currently enrolled in Scouting who helped contribute more than 

7,100,000 service hours in 2023, 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 the Boy 

Scouts of 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 February 8, 2024, would be an appropriate day to 

designate as ‘‘Boy Scouts of America Day’’ in celebration 

of the 114th 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 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 


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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 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 

2 the designation of a ‘‘Boy Scouts of America Day’’ in cele3 bration of the 114th anniversary of the incorporation of 

4 the Boy Scouts of America. 

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