[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 853 Engrossed in House (EH)]
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 20, 2004.
Whereas the Boy Scouts of America is one of the leading volunteer youth
movements in the United States, serving more than 4,700,000 young people
with the support of 1,200,000 volunteer adult leaders;
Whereas the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated on February 8, 1910, and
recognized by Federal charter on June 15, 1916, to provide an
educational program for youth to build character, train in the
responsibilities of participatory citizenship, and develop personal
fitness;
Whereas the Boy Scouts of America teaches the core values of duty to God and
country, personal honor, respect for the beliefs of others,
volunteerism, and the value of service and doing a ``good turn'' daily,
principles which are conducive to good character, citizenship, and
health; and
Whereas during the 95-year history of the Boy Scouts of America, the
organization has partnered with the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity
International, the American Red Cross, and thousands of other community
and civic organizations to address critical issues facing communities in
the United States, including the problems of hunger, inadequate housing,
and poor health and youth obesity: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the Boy Scouts of America for the public service the
organization performs for neighborhoods and communities across the
United States; and
(2) commends the Boy Scouts of America for the Good Turn for America
program and the work the organization has accomplished while partnering
with the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity International, the
American Red Cross, and thousands of other community and civic
organizations across the United States to address critical issues facing
communities in the United States.
Attest:
Clerk.