LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Boy
Scouts of America to be observed on February 8, 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 celebrate
the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America to be observed on
Monday, February 8, 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, The Boy Scouts of America provides programs for boys of all
ages, including: Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouting,
Varsity Scouting, and Venturing; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Boy Scouts performed 35,194,360 hours of volunteer
service in food collection and distribution, litter cleanup and communi-
ty beautification, conservation projects, serving food at shelters and
in military support and appreciation; and
WHEREAS, Boy Scouts of America promotes leadership; Boy Scouts make up
a third of cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point,
and nearly sixty percent of NASA astronauts; and
WHEREAS, Boy Scouts earned 1,913,676 merit badges in 2008 for perform-
ing activities such as first aid, camping, swimming, cooking and citi-
zenship in the community; and
WHEREAS, Annually, over fifty thousand Boy Scouts achieve the distin-
guished rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, The Suffolk County Boy Scouts of America Council, on Long
Island, New York, provides a comprehensive program that develops charac-
ter, values, teaches citizenship, and encourages personal fitness to
over 31,000 youth each year; and
WHEREAS, The Suffolk County Council instills values such as leadership
and volunteerism and expands the Scouting movement in Suffolk County;
and
WHEREAS, Its council camp is Baiting Hollow Scout Camp, located in
Calverton, New York; the Suffolk County Council is made up of four
districts: Benjamin Tallmadge District, Matinecock District, Sagtikos
District, and Trailblazer District; 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 to be
observed on February 8, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of America,
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane, Irving, Texas 75088; and Anthony J. Stupore,
President, Suffolk County Council, 7 Scouting Boulevard, Medford, New
York 11763.