Bill Text: GA SR1123 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Boy Scouts of America; recognize 100th anniversary
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-08 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1123 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1123-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1123
By:
Senator Seabaugh of the 28th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America program and commending the
Flint River Council on its Scouting for Food project; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1911 and was designed to instill the
youth of this nation with the moral and ethical principles and the habits,
practices, and attitudes that are conducive to good character, citizenship, and
health; and
WHEREAS,
scouting evolved during the early 1900's through the efforts of several men
dedicated to bettering youth who conceived a program of outdoor activities that
developed skills in young boys and gave them a sense of enjoyment, fellowship,
and a code of conduct for everyday living; and
WHEREAS,
this year, the Boy Scouts of America program celebrates its 100th anniversary
with 100 years of teaching America's youth patriotism, courage, self-reliance,
and kindred values; and
WHEREAS,
National Good Turn Day was established to celebrate annually the public service
mission of scouting and the principles of the Boy Scouts of America program;
and
WHEREAS,
from February 6-13, 2010, the Georgia Flint River Council held its annual
Scouting for Food project, collecting food items in honor of the basic
principles of scouting; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Flint River Council embraces eight counties, Coweta, Fayette, Henry,
Spalding, Butts, Pike, Lamar, and Upson; and
WHEREAS,
the Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost program of character
development and values based leadership training for youth, fostering the
philosophy of duty to God, country, and self and a commitment to others through
a comprehensive program of responsible fun, outdoor adventure, and service
projects; and
WHEREAS,
many Boy Scouts and their families diligently and selflessly collected and
distributed food donations to the Salvation Army and the Food Pantry throughout
the Flint River area during the Scouting for Food project, and their dedication
and commitment is worthy of recognition.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
the Boy Scouts of America program on its 100th anniversary, commend the Georgia
Flint River Council on its wonderful public service project, Scouting for Food,
and applaud its numerous selfless participants.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Georgia Flint River
Council Boy Scout Coordinator Heather Kostka, Ronotohachi District Chairperson
Steve Trawick, Coweta District Chairperson Verna Funk, Fayette District
Chairperson David Flohr, and Tussahaw District Chairperson Laura Byerly.
