Backup Documents 12/11/2018 Item # 4D 4 fj
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America is a true American institution chartered by the United
States Congress instilling timeless values in youth since its founding in 1910; and,
WHEREAS, this national youth movement has made serving others through its values-based
program its mission; and,
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America has helped millions of youth succeed in life by living the
Scout Oath and Law; and,
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America is committed to offering the opportunity of Scouting and
its outdoor adventure to all youth regardless of race, creed, nationality, or economic
status; and,
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America, Southwest Florida Council and its Cub Scout Packs, Boy
Scout Troops, Venturing Crews, Explorer Posts, and Learning for Life programs are
celebrating Scouting's 109th anniversary in America. The program is serving youth
through family scouting and staying current with the needs of today's family and
culturally diverse communities. Any child may choose to join Scouting and benefit
from is program; and,
WHEREAS, there are more than 120 community organizations and 3,775 dedicated volunteers
that make Scouting available for more than 23,000 youth members in Southwest
Florida who participate in the Scouting program as a means of character building,
citizenship training, and personal fitness; and,
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America is the largest organization in Collier County providing youth
leadership training, with over 1,100 youth and over 500 adult volunteers
participating; and,
WHEREAS, the citizens of Collier County express their appreciation to every man and woman,
youth and adult whose participation in the Boy Scouts of America has created the
greatest youth leadership program in the world.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that December 2018 be designated as
JOIN SCOUTING MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 11th Day of December 2018.
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