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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. 

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 

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 

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uable 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 


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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 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) congratulates Big Brothers—Big Sisters of 

3 America for its work mentoring the young people of 

4 the United States and strengthening thousands of 

5 communities; 

6 (2) acknowledges the 120th anniversary of Big 

7 Brothers—Big Sisters of America and all of its 

8 achievements to date; 

9 (3) values the finding that access to a positive, 

10 sustained mentor can change the trajectory of a 

11 young person’s life; 

12 (4) supports Big Brothers—Big Sisters of 

13 America to continue and expand programs that sup14 port young people; and 

15 (5) pledges its ongoing commitment to make 

16 stronger the partnership between Big Brothers—Big 

17 Sisters of America and various Federal agencies and 

18 departments to serve an even greater number of 

19 young people. 

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