SR 232: Scouts Day; recognize February 26, 2025

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia State Senate rather than a change to state law. It praises the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia, noting 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 Georgia State Senate to learn about government and meet with their senators. It encourages elected officials to participate in the day's events, and it directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.

• Commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for its community service and commitment to Scouting values.
• Formally designates February 26, 2025, as Scouts Day at the Capitol in the Georgia State Senate.
• Encourages elected officials to take part in the day's events honoring the Boy Scouts of America.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.

The Boy Scouts of America in Georgia, including its more than 40,000 scouts and 3,500 adult leaders, along with Georgia state senators and other elected officials who are encouraged to participate in the Scouts Day event.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgia law but gives official recognition to the Boy Scouts of America's presence and service in the state, and it formalizes a specific day for scouts to visit and engage with senators at the Capitol.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the scale of the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia, citing over 40,000 scouts and more than 3,500 adult leaders in over 600 units.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate commend the organization for its service and commitment to Scouting.
• The second resolving clause recognizes February 26, 2025, as Scouts Day at the Capitol and encourages officials to participate.
• 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
• youth organizations