WASHINGTON — U.S. Reps. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., and Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Scouting Caucus, this week introduced a resolution celebrating the 115th Anniversary of Scouting America.
Scouting America was incorporated in Chicago, Ill., on Feb. 8th, 1910. Since then, millions of young men and women have joined Scouting and have learned the values of patriotism, courage, and self-reliance.
“Scouting helps young men and women build character and confidence, while attaining skills that will help them succeed in all aspects of life,” said Thompson. “I have been involved with Scouting for more than 50 years, including time spent as Scout, Eagle Scout, Scoutmaster, and Distinguished Eagle. Scouting has had a profound impact upon my life and the lives of my sons and grandsons. Lessons taken from Scouting have helped young people from all walks of life become leaders and I am honored to celebrate the organization’s 115th anniversary and recognize its enduring legacy.”
Bishop, too, is an Eagle Scout.
“I am proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution celebrating the 115th Anniversary of Scouting America with my fellow Eagle Scout and colleague in Congress, ‘GT’ Thompson,” said Bishop. “Scouting has been an integral part of my life, helping shape it and through scouting I have built relationships that have lasted a lifetime. Scouting has helped millions of youths around the world for over a century by instilling crucial principles of moral character, self-reliance, responsibility, leadership, human dignity, and service to others which are so important to our America’s well-being.”
Roger Krone, President and CEO of Scouting America, thanked the congressmen and the Scouting Caucus for the resolution.
“This recognition is a testament to our shared commitment to providing young people the opportunity to make ethical and moral choices throughout their lives by instilling the timeless values of the Scout Oath and Law. We look forward to continuing this important work together,” said Krone.
