SR232: SR232 Scouts Day; recognize February 26, 2025

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It praises the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for training youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance, and for contributing to communities through service projects. The resolution formally recognizes February 26, 2025, as Scouts Day at the Capitol, an annual event where Scouts visit the State Capitol to learn about government and talk with their state senators. It encourages elected officials to take part in the day's events, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.

• Commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for its commitment to Scouting values and community service.
• Formally designates February 26, 2025, as Scouts Day at the Capitol in the Georgia Senate.
• Encourages all elected officials to participate in Scouts Day events at the Capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to produce copies of the resolution for the public and press.

The resolution directly recognizes the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia, which the text says includes over 40,000 scouts and more than 3,500 adult leaders in over 600 units. It also calls on Georgia elected officials to participate in the Capitol event.

While the resolution does not change any law, it gives the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia official recognition from the state Senate and sets aside a specific day for scouts to visit the Capitol and interact with their senators.

• The preamble states that the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia has over 40,000 scouts, more than 3,500 adult leaders, and over 600 units.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate commend the organization for its service and commitment to Scouting.
• The second resolving clause designates February 26, 2025, as Scouts Day at the Capitol and encourages officials to attend.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-02-21Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-20Senate Hopper (Senate)

• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)Primary sponsor
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)

• Boy Scouts of America
• Scouts Day
• Georgia Senate resolution
• civic recognition