Boy Scouting Anniversary Week Proclamation Issued In East Windsor

EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor recently issued a proclamation recognizing Feb. 5-11 as Boy Scouting Anniversary Week.

Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented the Proclamation and personal donations of support, to each of the four local boy scout troops and their Troop leaders - Boy Scout Troop 59 Scoutmaster Gary Schwartz, Boy Scout Troop 5700 Scoutmaster Bruce Kramer, Boy Scout Troop 6284 Assistant Scoutmaster Gayle Wilton, and Cub Scout Pack 53 Den Leader Robert Lisk.

The Proclamation notes that the Boy Scouts of America was officially founded in 1910 and celebrating its 113th anniversary. It praised Boy Scouting as a “youth program of character development, value-based programs and leadership training.”

“The Boy Scouts have continued to set an excellent example for all through their volunteerism, commitment to others, and dedication to bettering themselves and their communities," the Proclamiation went on to say.

Mironov expressed her “enthusiastic support of the local Boy Scout organizations.”

“We are proud to recognize our local Boy Scout Troops during Scouting Anniversary Week and touting the great opportunities scouting provides young people in East Windsor. We are very proud of our local Boy Scouts and the terrific adults who volunteer their time and abilities to provide young people with the opportunity to learn new skills and make friends, while instilling in them strong values,” Mironov said.

She encouraged more young people to join Boy Scouts to enhance their life experiences.

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