A HOUSE RESOLUTION Honoring the founder of the Boy Scouts of America on the organization's scouting anniversary week.
Whereas, the Boy Scouts of America was officially incorporated by Chicago publisher, William D. Boyce, on February 8, 1910, and chartered by the United States Congress on June 15, 1916; and
Whereas, the mission of this national youth movement is serving others through its values‑based program; and
Whereas, since its founding, the Boy Scouts of America has provided more than 110 million youth with the support, friendship, and mentoring necessary to live a happy and fulfilling life; and
Whereas, the Boy Scouts of America will be celebrating its Scouting Anniversary Week during February 6‑12, 2005, with the theme "On My Honor, Timeless Values"; and
Whereas, also during this time, the Cub Scouts, a unit of the Boy Scouts of America, will be celebrating its 75th anniversary; and
Whereas, the Boy Scouts of America deserves recognition and acknowledgment for its service and dedication to America's youth; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1.  The House of Representatives honors the memory of William D. Boyce and congratulates the Boy Scouts of America on its 95th anniversary and the Cub Scouts on its 75th anniversary.
SECTION 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the National Council of Boy Scouts of America.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.