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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1516 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1516

Commending Big Brothers-Big Sisters of America, the oldest and largest 
    youth mentoring organization in the United States, on its 120th 
anniversary and the role it has played in empowering millions of young 
   people on a path to graduate with a plan for their future through 
                 mentorship that will last a lifetime.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 25, 2024

 Ms. Scanlon (for herself, Mr. Amodei, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Bean of Florida, 
Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Carson, Ms. Castor of Florida, 
  Mr. Castro of Texas, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Foushee, Mr. 
 Kildee, Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania, Mr. Lieu, Mrs. McBath, Ms. McCollum, 
  Mr. McGovern, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Ms. Omar, Ms. Pettersen, Ms. 
Ross, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Schiff, Ms. Sewell, Mr. Takano, Mr. Amo, Mr. 
  Tonko, Mr. Trone, Mrs. Watson Coleman, and Ms. Williams of Georgia) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                     on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Commending Big Brothers-Big Sisters of America, the oldest and largest 
    youth mentoring organization in the United States, on its 120th 
anniversary and the role it has played in empowering millions of young 
   people on a path to graduate with a plan for their future through 
                 mentorship that will last a lifetime.

Whereas, in 1904, Big Brothers--Big Sisters of America was founded as a positive 
        disruption to society by making valuable mentorship the alternative to 
        sending kids to the juvenile justice system;
Whereas Big Brothers--Big Sisters of America now has more than 230 local 
        agencies in over 5,000 communities in all 50 States and the District of 
        Columbia to inspire and engage youth to achieve their full potential;
Whereas Big Brothers--Big Sisters of America operates under the belief that 
        inherent in every child is incredible potential, and therefore, 
        establishes powerful connections through meaningful matches of volunteer 
        mentors and young people from age 5 through young adulthood;
Whereas, since its founding, Big Brothers--Big Sisters of America has served 
        adult volunteers, young people, and families and built a strong network 
        of 20,000,000 alumni and champions;
Whereas mentoring is an evidence-based, effective method to support the 
        emotional, social, physical, educational, and economic success of young 
        people;
Whereas Big Brothers--Big Sisters of America, through its efforts in communities 
        nationwide, has significant impact on the ability of young people to 
        meet various challenges, including around mental health, educational 
        achievement, workforce development, and criminal violence prevention;
Whereas 92 percent of youth in Big Brothers--Big Sisters of America programs 
        feel a greater sense of belonging and view their mentor as a very 
        important adult in their life;
Whereas Big Brothers--Big Sisters of America has been supported by a dedicated 
        network of volunteers, donors, and partners, who have generously 
        contributed their time, resources, and expertise to further the 
        organization's mission; and
Whereas Big Brothers--Big Sisters of America effectively raises significant 
        private funding from individuals and corporate and foundation grants to 
        leverage its Federal investment: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates Big Brothers--Big Sisters of America for 
        its work mentoring the young people of the United States and 
        strengthening thousands of communities;
            (2) acknowledges the 120th anniversary of Big Brothers--Big 
        Sisters of America and all of its achievements to date;
            (3) values the finding that access to a positive, sustained 
        mentor can change the trajectory of a young person's life;
            (4) supports Big Brothers--Big Sisters of America to 
        continue and expand programs that support young people; and
            (5) pledges its ongoing commitment to make stronger the 
        partnership between Big Brothers--Big Sisters of America and 
        various Federal agencies and departments to serve an even 
        greater number of young people.
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