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Backup Documents 09/10/2019 Item # 4GPROCLAMATION 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, Scouts BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, Explorer Posts, and Learning for Life programs are celebrating Scouting's 109th anniversary in America where the program is serving more youth through Family Scouting and staying current with the needs today's family and culturally diverse communities; 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 more than 1,100 youth and more than 500 adult volunteers participating; and, WHEREAS, 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 September 2019 be designated as JOIN SCOUTING MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of September 2019. L. McDANIEL, Jif, CHAIRMAN