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February 15, 2010 (Regular Meeting) Page 1786 H. Jay White Sr., Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners Commissioner Mynatt commented briefly about her association with Mr. Jones and his family since her move to Cabarrus County in 1976. (C-3) BOC - Resolution Declarin February 17, 2010 as "Boy Scouts of America Day" in Cabarrus County in Honor of their One Hundredth Anniversary Commissioner Carruth announced that Bob Weatherman, District Executive of the Boy Scouts for the Concord/Cabarrus district, and Andy Mesimer, Scout Master of Troop 128 from Epworth United Methodist Church, is present. He mentioned Boy Scout Troop 128 is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. He spoke briefly about his sons' affiliation with Troop 128 and their participation at the 100th Anniversary Report to the Governor in Raleigh last Monday. He stated the resolution is in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America formed on February 8, 1910. He commented on the work and service of the organization and that the framed resolution will be presented to Mr. Weatherman once the resolution is approved. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Vice Chairman Poole and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following resolution: Resolution No. 2010-04 RESOLUTION DECLARING FEBRUARY 17, 2010 AS "BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DAY" IN CABARRUS COUNTY IN HONOR OF THEIR ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America celebrated the 100th Anniversary of its formation on February 8, 2010; WHEREAS, throughout its history, the Boy Scouts of America has provided training to youth in leadership development, service to others, and civic responsibility; WHEREAS, numerous youth in our county have participated in the Scouting Program through the years, being accomplished leaders both past and present; WHEREAS, currently over 50 scouting organizations in Cabarrus County provide positive leadership development to boys and girls of all ages in our community; WHEREAS, Boy Scouts have performed and continue to perform a variety of valuable service projects throughout our county and its communities; WHEREAS, a national study has shown that youth that participate in Boy Scouts five or more years have: • Improved performance in reading, science, math, and physical fitness; • A higher percentage of attendance in colleges and universities; • Have obtained higher paying jobs; • Display higher ethics in decision making; and, • Have higher attendance rates at religious services with their families. WHEREAS, the national study has also shown that adults who were in Boy Scouts as a youth have: • Stated that scouting had a positive influence on their lives as an adult and youth; • Have learned positive character traits such as being a good team player, always being honest, taking better care of the environment, respecting the lives and property of others, having pride in their country, respecting the elderly, and having higher confidence in their abilities. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that February 17, 2010 is hereby declared "Boy Scouts of America Day" in Cabarrus County, in honor of the formation of the Boy Scouts of America 100 years ago this month. Adopted this the 15th day of February, 2010.