Bill Text: VA HR261 | 2023 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Boy Scouts of America Troop 982.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-01-23 - Bill text as passed House (HR261ER) [HR261 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2023-HR261-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, for 40 years, Boy Scouts of America Troop 982 in Leesburg has helped young boys gain important life and leadership skills and seek opportunities to serve their community; and
WHEREAS, established in 1982, Troop 982 is a boy-led troop that promotes a safe mentoring environment for boys to teach and learn from one another and has produced more than 150 Eagle Scouts in its history; and
WHEREAS, over the years, generations of the members of Troop 982 have significantly enhanced the quality of life in Leesburg and the surrounding area through Eagle Scout projects and other community service endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Troop 982 is sponsored by Leesburg Moose Lodge 1041, which provides meeting and storage space; the members of the troop participate in weekly meetings, including one weekend outing each month and one patrol event every six months; and
WHEREAS, Troop 982 is a High Adventure Troop and has sent Scouts to exciting adventure programs around the country, including in West Virginia, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Florida; and
WHEREAS, Troop 982 also participates in an annual week-long summer camp, which most recently took place at the Goshen Scout Reservation in the Blue Ridge Mountains in 2022, giving Scouts an opportunity to earn several merit badges through unique programs and events; and
WHEREAS, Troop 982 has succeeded and thrived through the hard work of its Scouts, the dedication of its adult leaders and committee members, and generous support from parents, volunteers, and community partners; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Boy Scouts of America Troop 982 hereby be commended on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Boy Scouts of America Troop 982 as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for its achievements in youth leadership development and contributions to the Leesburg community.
