LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Boy
Scouts of America and BSA Troop 20 of Brooklyn, New York, to be observed
on February 6, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those organizations that are devoted to instilling in youth
the values of community service and civic responsibility; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and BSA Troop
20 of Brooklyn, New York, to be observed with an Anniversary Dinner in
the Parish House of The New Utrecht Reformed Church, Brooklyn, New York,
on Saturday, February 6, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is dedicated to the develop-
ment of leadership, values and character in the youth of this Nation;
and
WHEREAS, Incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress
in 1916, the mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to provide an
educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to
train in the responsibilities of participating in citizenship, and to
develop personal fitness; and
WHEREAS, Boy Scouts of America Troop 20 of Brooklyn, New York, was
formed and issued a charter with The New Utrecht Reformed Church, which
will also be celebrating an Anniversary, its 333rd in 2010; and
WHEREAS, The New Utrecht Reformed Church has been sponsoring Troop 20
for 100 years, and they have been meeting in the same building, the
Parish House, since its inception in 1910; and
WHEREAS, Serving the community and providing a Scouting program to the
youth of Brooklyn, Troop 20 promotes the aims of Scouting: citizenship,
character and fitness; and
WHEREAS, The members and scout leaders of Troop 20 look forward to
continuing to support the mission of the Boy Scouts of America, "to
prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their life-
times by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law"; and
WHEREAS, The outstanding young scouts of Troop 20 have earned numerous
medals including the International Awareness Activity Award; they were
also called into action after 9-11 to collect both food and much needed
supplies for the victims of this horrific event; and
WHEREAS, Troop 20 and its leaders give of their time and energy to
support many services offered throughout Brooklyn, including food, toy
and coat drives; furthermore, in conjunction with the Knights of Colum-
bus, the scouts consistently participate in fundraisers which aid in the
stocking of local food pantries; and
WHEREAS, During the holiday season, Troop 20 assists those less fortu-
nate; they also have worked with local senior centers on bingo day and
family picnic day; joined with the Masons in helping at their Child
Identification Program; and have worked with local police precincts to
clean up their neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, the scouts of Troop 20 partake in neighborhood
parades in celebration of several national holidays throughout the year
including Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Independence Day, and Columbus
Day; and
WHEREAS, BSA Troop 20 and The New Utrecht Reformed Church are the
proud caretakers of the Liberty Pole, the last one of its kind remaining
from the original 13 colonies; and

WHEREAS, True assets to society, the past and present members of Troop
20 are proud to have helped over 25 young men earn the respected rank of
Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to add its commendation and
congratulations on this notable occasion, recognizing the proud history,
exemplary efforts and promising future of the Boy Scouts of America;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and BSA
Troop 20, to be observed on February 6, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to BSA Troop 20 and The New Utrecht Reformed Church, Brooklyn,
New York.