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14.

Meeting Date:	02/02/2010
Submitted For:	Gary Boyd	Submitted By:	Gary Boyd, Parks
Department:	Parks

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Agenda Item

Hear and take appropriate action on a Resolution honoring the Boy Scouts of America in observance of their 100th Anniversary.

Background

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was founded by Chicago publisher William Boyce on February 8, 1910. Since its founding as part of the international Scout Movement, more than 110 million Americans have been members of the BSA. The BSA goal is to train youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and, at older age levels, career-oriented programs in partnership with community organizations.

Boy Scouting is well represented in Williamson County. Four districts of the Capitol Area Council serve various areas of the county - Blackland Prairie District, Chisholm Trail District, North Shore District and the San Gabriel District. Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Venturing Crews, Varsity Teams and Explorer Posts are sponsored by many churches and civic organizations throughout the county.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation has been the beneficiary of many Eagle Scout projects and other service projects and Scouting Units provide many hours of service to communities and groups.

Fiscal Impact

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Form Review

Inbox	Reviewed By	Date
County Judge Exec Asst.	Wendy Coco	01/28/2010 09:01 AM
Form Started By: Gary Boyd		Started On: 01/28/2010 07:49 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/28/2010