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IN SR0094

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ed Charbonneau

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the Boy Scouts of America's 100th year anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award
  • Notes that the first Eagle Scout Award was earned by Arthur Rose Eldred on August 21, 1912, and approximately 2.1 million Scouts have earned the rank since then
  • Identifies the Eagle Scout Award as the highest rank in scouting, requiring at least six months as a Life Scout, 21 merit badges, adherence to Scout Oath and Law, and completion of a service project
  • Highlights that the Boy Scouts organization teaches integrity, honor, responsibility, and practical skills including CPR, scuba certification, land navigation, and wilderness survival
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Calumet Council of Boy Scouts and T. Edward Page

Legislative Description

Recognizing the 100th year of the Boy Scouts' Eagle Award.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

3/8/2012

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