Georgia CommonsHR 322: Boy Scouts of America in Georgia; Scouts Day at the Capitol; 02/26/25; recognize
Last action February 19, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia and designates February 26, 2025, as Scouts Day at the Capitol, honoring the group's service and civic education work.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives praises the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for training young people in citizenship, character, and self-reliance through outdoor activities and community service. It notes the organization has more than 40,000 scouts, over 3,500 adult leaders, and more than 600 units across the state. 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 representatives. It encourages elected officials to take part in the day's events, and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for its service and commitment to scouting principles.
- Officially recognizes February 26, 2025, as Scouts Day at the Capitol.
- Encourages elected officials to participate in Scouts Day at the Capitol events.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press.
Who it affects
The resolution directly concerns the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia, its roughly 40,000 scouts and 3,500 adult leaders, and members of the Georgia House of Representatives who are encouraged to take part in Scouts Day at the Capitol.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect but gives formal state recognition to the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia and sets aside a day for scouts to interact with lawmakers at the Capitol, highlighting civic education for youth.
Key provisions
- The resolution commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for its work in youth citizenship training and community service.
- It designates February 26, 2025, as Scouts Day at the Capitol.
- It encourages all elected officials to take part in the day's events.
- It directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“the annual Scouts Day at the Capitol provides an opportunity for Scouts to learn about their government and to engage in dialogue with their representatives in the Georgia House of Representatives”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
- James Hatchett (R, HD-155)
- Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
- Johnny Chastain (R, HD-007)
- Edna Jackson (D, HD-165)
- Brad Thomas (R, HD-021)
Topics
- Boy Scouts of America
- Scouts Day at the Capitol
- youth civic education
- ceremonial resolution