MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2010 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Michel, Albritton, Baria, Blount, Brown, Browning, Bryan, Burton, Butler, Carmichael, Chassaniol, Clarke, Davis, Dawkins, Dearing, Dickerson, Fillingane, Flowers, Frazier, Gollott, Gordon, Harden, Hewes, Hopson, Horhn, Hudson, Hyde-Smith, Jackson (11th), Jackson (15th), Jackson (32nd), Jones, Jordan, King, Kirby, Lee (35th), Lee (47th), McDaniel, Mettetal, Moffatt, Montgomery, Nunnelee, Powell, Simmons, Stone, Tollison, Turner, Walls, Ward, Watson, Wilemon, Yancey
A RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND HONORING SCOUTING VALUES.
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America has been at the forefront of instilling timeless values in youth since its founding in 1910. For 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has inspired millions of American youth by creating a strong foundation of leadership, service and community; and
WHEREAS, this national youth movement has made serving others through its values-based program its mission; and
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America is committed to helping millions of youth succeed by providing the support, friendship and mentoring necessary to live a happy and fulfilling life; and
WHEREAS, Scouting in Mississippi has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live. There are eight Boy Scouts of America local councils in Mississippi. The Andrew Jackson Council of the Boy Scouts of America and its four districts, including 22 counties of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops and Venturing crews, are celebrating Scouting's 100th Anniversary with the theme "Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey"; and
WHEREAS, there are more than 400 community organizations that make Scouting available, serve more than 21,000 youth in our area and participate in the Scouting program as a means of character building, citizenship training and personal fitness; and
WHEREAS, young people today face more challenges than ever before, but thanks to thousands of dedicated Scouting volunteers and professionals, they also have more opportunities. It is with great honor and pride that we take the time-proven values and traditions of yesterday and combine them with accomplishments of today to ensure that the values of the Scout Oath and Law remain strong tomorrow:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby recognize on this date, February 8, 2010, the Boy Scouts of America and its celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting in the United States, and urge the citizens of Mississippi to express appreciation to the many Mississippi Scouting volunteers and leaders for their unwavering interest in and dedication to America's youth.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to the Andrew Jackson Council representing the Boy Scouts of America, forwarded to the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.