On April 23rd, 2009, Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate which designates February 8, 2010 as “Boy Scouts of America Day” to celebrate the organization’s 100th anniversary.

“As an Eagle Scout, I know what an immensely valuable organization the Boy Scouts of America is to both the state of Nebraska and to the country as a whole,” said Senator Nelson. “Their continued emphasis on civic engagement, self-reliance, and strong character has certainly shaped my life for the better, and it is my hope that the Boy Scouts of America are around for many years to come so that they may teach these same lessons to our future generations.”

The Boy Scouts of America was founded on February 8, 1910 by William D. Boyce, Ernest Thompson Seton, and Daniel Carter Beard. Since its founding, more than 110 million Americans have been members of the Boy Scouts of America.

Senator Ben Nelson earned the rank of Eagle Scout on August 23, 1956.

The following was a press release issued by Senator Ben Nelson.

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