HR0670 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America Pathway to Adventure Council supplies unit leaders with the knowledge and tools they need to deliver the best possible Scouting program to youth and young adults in the community to prepare them for life; building strong units creates strong districts, a strong council, and a bright future; and

WHEREAS, The Pathway to Adventure Council spans 2 states, serves more than 26,000 youth members, and includes 9,000 volunteers, 7 camp properties, and 4 Service Centers; while Pathway to Adventure Council is new in name, it is rooted in over 100 years of distinguished history, talent, and culture; and

WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America Pathway to Adventure Council is entering a new chapter in the history of its membership; and

WHEREAS, This years's theme is "Ignite the Fun...Blast into Scouting"; and

WHEREAS, On September 17, 2015 a recruitment drive will be held at elementary schools across the State; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we commend the Boy Scouts of America on its character and its drive for equality for all Illinois families; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we declare September 17, 2015 as "Scouts of Illinois Recruitment Day" in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Boy Scouts of America as an expression of our esteem and respect.