HR0574 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0574 LRB103 39101 ECR 69240 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is an organization dedicated to training youth in character development, responsible citizenship, experiential learning, and values-based leadership through a variety of educational programs, outdoor activities, and service projects; and

WHEREAS, Local BSA organizations have contributed to communities across Illinois through their service projects and their commitment to the ideals of scouting; and

WHEREAS, BSA utilizes merit badges to enable scouts to learn about business, civic participation, crafts, science, sports, and trades in over 130 fields, including automotive maintenance, engineering, programming, camping, first aid, and fitness; and

WHEREAS, BSA leaders, known as scoutmasters, as well as other volunteers, work to be positive role models and strong leaders in order to encourage the healthy development of young people; and

WHEREAS, BSA operates five programs, offering a variety of activities for various ages, including Cub Scouts for youth in grade levels kindergarten to fifth grade, Scouts BSA for youth aged 11 to 17, Venturers for youth aged 14 to 20, Sea Scouts for youth aged 14 to 20, and Explorers for youth aged 10 to 20; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the members and leaders of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we encourage the citizens of Illinois to join in appreciation and celebration of the BSA for the organization's work on behalf of young people across the State and the country.