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Senate
Resolution 1051
By:
Senators Wiles of the 37th, Johnson of the 1st, Balfour of the 9th, Williams of
the 19th, Mullis of the 53rd and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
March 1, 2006, as "Boy Scouts Day in Georgia"; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Boy Scouts of America provides a program that offers effective character,
citizenship, and personal fitness training for youth; and
WHEREAS,
scouting evolved during the early 1900s 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,
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 concepts; have the desire and skills to help
others; understand the principles of the American social, economic, and
governmental systems; are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American
heritage and understand our
natiońs
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;
and
WHEREAS,
thousands of volunteer leaders across the United States, both men and women, are
involved in the Boy Scouts program, serving in a variety of jobs from unit
leaders to chairmen of troop committees, committee members, merit badge
counselors, and chartered organization representatives; and
WHEREAS,
it is only fitting and proper that this organization be recognized for its
positive contributions to the lives of thousands of Georgians.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
the Boy Scouts of America and its members and leaders for their many
achievements and contributions to the welfare of this state and recognize March
1, 2006, as "Boy Scouts Day in Georgia."