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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) 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 113th 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 35,342 young men and women earned the rank of 

Eagle Scout in 2022; 

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

Whereas, in 2023, there are more than 1,042,000 youth currently enrolled and more than 17,000,000 living alumni 

across the United States; 

Whereas each individual Scout, unit, and local council commits 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 neither 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 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, 


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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 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 

2 the designation of a ‘‘Boy Scouts of America Day’’ in cele3 bration of the 113th anniversary of the incorporation of 

4 the Boy Scouts of America. 

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