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FL S1600
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/17/2015
Primary Sponsor
Geraldine Thompson
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AI Summary
- Commends the Boy Scouts of America for distinguished service to Florida and the nation on the occasion of its 105th anniversary
- Recognizes nine Boy Scout councils in Florida (Central Florida, Gulf Coast, Gulf Stream, Gulf Ridge, North Florida, South Florida, Southwest Florida, Suwannee River Area, and West Central Florida) serving hundreds of thousands of youth ages 7-20
- Notes that Scouts nationwide contributed 17 million community service hours in 2013 and provided $377 million in service to communities through projects including Scouting for Food, Habitat for Humanity, and military appreciation initiatives
- Highlights that numerous NASA astronauts, military academy cadets, members of Congress, and state governors participated in Scouting as youths, many achieving Eagle Scout rank
- Directs presentation of this resolution to the executive of each Florida Boy Scout council as recognition of the organization's values-based youth development work
Legislative Description
Boy Scouts of America
Last Action
Died, not introduced
5/1/2015
Full Bill Text
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