--- title: SR 232. Scouts Day; recognize February 26, 2025 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr232 cite_as: SR 232, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr232 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr232.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr232/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70593 date: 2025-02-21 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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Scouts Day; recognize February 26, 2025 ## Text Senate Resolution 232 By: Senators Kennedy of the 18th, Strickland of the 42nd, Robertson of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Jones II of the 22nd 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 senators in the Georgia State Senate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE 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 Secretary of the Senate 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 Senate resolution commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia and designates February 26, 2025, as Scouts Day at the Capitol. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-21) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-02-21) - Sponsors: John Kennedy, Brian Strickland, Randy Robertson, John Albers, Harold Jones, RaShaun Kemp, Chuck Payne, Kenya Wicks, Timothy Bearden, Lee Anderson, Jason Esteves, Ed Setzler, Gail Davenport, Freddie Sims, Jason Anavitarte, Drew Echols, Shawn Still, Derek Mallow - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70593 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr232.md?full=1