SENATE RESOLUTION WELCOMING THE NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL, SCOUTING AMERICA, TO THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON FEBRUARY 24TH OF 2026, AND JOYFULLY CELEBRATING SCOUTING MONTH IN FEBRUARY

Plain-English Summary

This is a Senate Resolution from the Rhode Island General Assembly that officially welcomes the Narragansett Council of Scouting America to the Rhode Island State House on February 24, 2026. It also formally recognizes February as Scouting Month in Rhode Island. Resolutions like this are ceremonial in nature — they do not create new laws, change existing rules, or spend public money.

The resolution celebrates the contributions of Scouting programs and the young people, volunteers, and families involved with the Narragansett Council, which is the local Scouting organization serving Rhode Island. It serves as an official expression of goodwill and recognition from the state Senate toward the Scouting community.

This resolution primarily affects members and supporters of Scouting America in Rhode Island, particularly those connected to the Narragansett Council. It gives them a formal occasion to visit their state capitol and be recognized by elected officials. The resolution has already passed the Senate and was recommended for immediate consideration, which is typical for ceremonial resolutions of this kind.