IV 
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) 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 114th 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; 
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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 Amer-
ica a Federal charter; 
Whereas there are more than 1,000,000 youth currently en-
rolled in Scouting who helped contribute more than 
7,100,000 service hours in 2023, helping to build strong-
er 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 nei-
ther 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 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, 
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 lead-
ership to American society: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the designation of a ‘‘Boy Scouts of America Day’’ in cele-
bration of the 114th anniversary of the incorporation of 
the Boy Scouts of America. 
Æ 
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