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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
WELCOMING THE NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL , BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, TO THE
RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THEIR 2022 "REPORT
TO THE STATE"
Introduced By: Representatives Edwards, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Casey, McNamara,
Chippendale, Kennedy, Solomon, Kazarian, and Ackerman
Date Introduced: May 04, 2023
Referred To: House read and passed
WHEREAS, The Narragansett Council, Scouts BSA, was founded on September 6, 1910, 1
and chartered in 1911. Since 1910, the Council has improved the lives of countless young people 2
in the State of Rhode Island, by helping to positively shape the character of the youth of our State, 3
preparing them to be future leaders and make wise ethical decisions, and instilling them with the 4
values of the Scout Oath and Law; and 5
WHEREAS, The Narragansett Council serves the entire State of Rhode Island along with 6
cities and towns in neighboring states, and works tirelessly to be accessible to all Rhode 7
Islanders, regardless of their income or social status. In particular, they work hard to include 8
disadvantaged families within our State’s urban communities. Last year, 1,140 new Scouts and 9
their families joined programs offered by the Narragansett Council; and 10
WHEREAS, The Narragansett Council makes a positive impact in the lives of countless 11
people within every single community in our State. Last year, 5,330 Scouts and their leaders 12
donated 15,926 community service hours, and 157,882 pounds of food was collected through 13
"Scouting For Food" and given to local food pantries; and 14
WHEREAS, Camping and environmental education have always been vital and integral 15
parts of the scouting experience. Last year, at the nationally renowned Camp Yawgoog, run by 16
the Narragansett Council, there were 4,952 campers, with 148,400 meals being served and 16,044 17
merit badges being earned. There were 267 boy troops and 56 girl troops attending Camp 18
Yawgoog last year; and 19
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WHEREAS, In 2022, for the first time in twenty years, the Narragansett Council held a 1
Council Jamboree called "Adventure at the Fort". More than 3,000 scouts and leaders participated 2
from across New England throughout the three days, camping inside historic Fort Adams and 3
taking part in activities hosted by program partners including Save The Bay, Rhode Island DEM, 4
Oliver Hazard Tall Ship, Mystic Aquarium and the Rhode Island National Guard, which 5
demonstrated an open water rescue complete with helicopter and divers; and 6
WHEREAS, Throughout the year, the Narragansett Council offers many enriching, 7
rewarding and educational programs including Fire Explorer’s Academy, Law Enforcement 8
Explorer Academy, and Police Explorer Stations Day. All of these programs offer young people 9
the opportunity to participate in practical hands-on activities that explore possible career choices; 10
and 11
WHEREAS, Each year, the Narragansett Council also offers training classes on a variety 12
of important topics including Youth Protection Training, Leave No Trace & Outdoor Ethics 13
Classes, National Youth Leadership Training, and Introduction to Leadership Skills; and 14
WHEREAS, Since 2020, the Narragansett Council had the honor of having their first 15 15
female Scouts earning the Rank of Eagle; and 16
WHEREAS, The Narragansett Council’s more than 5,330 registered youth, and more 17
than 3,200 registered adult volunteers and their families, highly value the positive experiences 18
and enriching educational opportunities the Narragansett Council provides for them as they help 19
to prepare their children to lead successful and rewarding lives and to make a positive impact 20
within their communities; now, therefore be it 21
RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby 22
welcomes the Narragansett Council, Scouts BSA to the Rhode Island State House as they present 23
their 2022 "Report to the State", and thanks them for all of the good they do on a daily basis in 24
the State of Rhode Island; and be it further 25
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 26
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Tim McCandless, Scout Executive and 27
CEO of the Narragansett Council, Scouts BSA. 28
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