The 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 127 celebrates the 115th anniversary of Scouting America, highlighting its significance as the largest voluntary youth movement globally, with over 60 million participants. Originally founded as the Boy Scouts of America in 1910, the organization has evolved to include girls and young women, promoting core values such as duty to God and country, personal honor, and community service. The resolution notes the substantial impact of Scouting in Wisconsin, where over 31,000 youths and 13,000 volunteers contributed more than 201,000 hours of service in 2023, emphasizing the organization's commitment to developing strong moral character and responsible citizenship.
The resolution expresses the Wisconsin Legislature's support for Scouting America and encourages citizens and organizations to recognize and uphold the values instilled through the Scout Oath and Law. It also acknowledges the achievements of Wisconsin Scouts, including the collection of over 406,000 pounds of food through community service initiatives and the awarding of Eagle Scout badges. A copy of the resolution will be transmitted to Scouting America in Wisconsin to commemorate this milestone.