NY J01595

Commemorates Scouting America's 116th Anniversary on February 8, 2026, recognizing the organization originally founded as Boy Scouts of America in Silver Bay, New York on February 8, 1910

Notes the organization has had nearly 130 million Americans participate since its founding and currently serves more than one million youth through over 42,000 units

Recognizes that more than two million young people have achieved Eagle Scout rank, including President Gerald Ford, Steven Spielberg, and Neil Armstrong

Acknowledges the organization's 2019 policy change allowing girls to join gender-specific troops, opening all Scouting programs to all youth

Directs that an engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to Scouting America