SR892: SR892 Scouts Day at the Capitol; recognize March 9, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for its work training youth in citizenship, character, and self-reliance, and for its community service projects across the state. The resolution officially recognizes March 9, 2026, as Scouts Day at the Capitol, an annual event where Scouts visit the State Capitol to learn about government and meet 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 distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

• Formally commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for its commitment to Scouting's values and its community service.
• Designates March 9, 2026, as Scouts Day at the Capitol, an annual recognition day at the Georgia State Capitol.
• Encourages all elected officials to take part in Scouts Day events to show appreciation for Georgia's Scouts.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution mainly touches the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia, described as having over 40,000 scouts and 3,500 adult leaders in more than 600 units, as well as state senators and other elected officials invited to participate in the Capitol event.

While the resolution carries no legal or funding changes, it gives Georgia's Scouts a formal day of recognition at the Capitol, encouraging lawmakers to meet with them and highlighting Scouting's role in youth development and community service across the state.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the Boy Scouts of America's mission of training youth in citizenship, character, and self-reliance through outdoor and service activities.
• States that Georgia's Boy Scouts organization is the most active in the state, citing over 40,000 scouts, 3,500 adult leaders, and 600 units.
• The first resolving clause has the Senate commend the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for its service and commitment to Scouting.
• The second resolving clause designates March 9, 2026, as Scouts Day at the Capitol and encourages officials to participate.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.

1. 2026-03-04Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-03Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)Primary sponsor
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Steven McNeel (R, SD-018)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)

• Boy Scouts of America
• Scouts Day at the Capitol
• Georgia Senate resolution
• youth organizations