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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is an organization 
3dedicated to training youth in character development, 
4responsible citizenship, experiential learning, and 
5values-based leadership through a variety of educational 
6programs, outdoor activities, and service projects; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Local BSA organizations have contributed to 
8communities across Illinois through their service projects and 
9their commitment to the ideals of scouting; and
 
10    WHEREAS, BSA utilizes merit badges to enable scouts to 
11learn about business, civic participation, crafts, science, 
12sports, and trades in over 130 fields, including automotive 
13maintenance, engineering, programming, camping, first aid, and 
14fitness; and
 
15    WHEREAS, BSA leaders, known as scoutmasters, as well as 
16other volunteers, work to be positive role models and strong 
17leaders in order to encourage the healthy development of young 
18people; and
 
19    WHEREAS, BSA operates five programs, offering a variety of 
20activities for various ages, including Cub Scouts for youth in 
21grade levels kindergarten to fifth grade, Scouts BSA for youth 
 
 
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1aged 11 to 17, Venturers for youth aged 14 to 20, Sea Scouts 
2for youth aged 14 to 20, and Explorers for youth aged 10 to 20; 
3therefore, be it
 
4    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
5HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
6we recognize the members and leaders of the Boy Scouts of 
7America (BSA) in the State of Illinois; and be it further
 
8    RESOLVED, That we encourage the citizens of Illinois to 
9join in appreciation and celebration of the BSA for the 
10organization's work on behalf of young people across the State 
11and the country.