--- title: HR 322. Boy Scouts of America in Georgia; Scouts Day at the Capitol; 02/26/25; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr322 cite_as: HR 322, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr322 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr322.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr322/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70549 date: 2025-02-19 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Boy Scouts of America in Georgia; Scouts Day at the Capitol; 02/26/25; recognize ## Text House Resolution 322 By: Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Hatchett of the 155th, Cooper of the 45th, Chastain of the 7th, Jackson of the 165th, and others A RESOLUTION Commending the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia and recognizing February 26, 2025, as Scouts Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America is an organization dedicated to training youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and service projects; and WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia are the most active group in the state with over 40,000 scouts and more than 3,500 adult leaders in more than 600 units; and WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia have contributed to the state's communities through their service projects and their commitment to the ideals of Scouting; and WHEREAS, 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for their commitment to the values and principles of Scouting and for their service to the state. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body recognize February 26, 2025, as Scouts Day at the Capitol and encourage all elected officials to take part in the events to show appreciation for the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-19) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-19) - Sponsors: Chuck Efstration, James Hatchett, Sharon Cooper, Johnny Chastain, Edna Jackson, Brad Thomas - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70549 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr322.md?full=1