LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Hiawatha Seaway Council, Inc. of
Syracuse, New York, upon the occasion of hosting a council-wide Camp-o-
Ree in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to honor the youth
of today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
Nation; and
WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America and its members are dedicated to
the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Hiawatha Seaway Council, Inc. of Syracuse, New York, upon the occa-
sion of hosting a council-wide Camp-o-Ree in celebration of the 100th
Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America on May 14-16, 2010, at the
Oswego County Fairgrounds in Sandy Creek, New York; and
WHEREAS, Every three years, the Hiawatha Seaway Council of the Boy
Scouts of America in Syracuse, New York, organizes and hosts a council-
wide Camp-o-Ree that brings together boys from Central and Northern New
York for a weekend of camping, fun and fellowship; and
WHEREAS, This year's Hiawatha Seaway Council Camp-o-Ree will take
place on May 14-16, 2010, at the Oswego County Fairgrounds in Sandy
Creek, New York; many exciting events are planned at the event, includ-
ing over 30 cub activities, a "Cub Spectacular," camping and food for
3,000 attendees and a campfire program with a thrilling fireworks
finale; and
WHEREAS, In addition, this year's Hiawatha Seaway Council Camp-o-Ree
occurs as the Boy Scouts of America celebrates its 100th anniversary;
and
WHEREAS, The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America, incorporated on
February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916, is to provide an
educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to
train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to
develop personal fitness; and
WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America have so manifestly contributed to
the preservation of those treasured ideals of compassion, honor,
preparedness and concern for others which are so paradigmatic of our
American Heritage; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Hiawatha Seaway Council, Inc. of Syracuse, New York, upon
the occasion of hosting a council-wide Camp-o-Ree in celebration of the
100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bill Eberhardt, Chairman, Camp-o-Ree Planning Committee,
Hiawatha Seaway Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America, 2803 Brewerton
Road, Syracuse, New York 13211.