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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 883 

Recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters of America on its 120th anniversary. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 

Mr. YOUNG (for himself, Ms. HASSAN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. 

MORAN, Mr. FETTERMAN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. 

BRAUN, Mr. KING, Mrs. BRITT, Mr. CASEY, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. VAN

HOLLEN, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. REED, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. 

PETERS, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mrs. CAPITO, and Mr. BOOKER) submitted the 

following resolution; which was considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters of America on its 

120th anniversary. 

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, as of 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America 

has more than 230 local agencies in more than 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— 


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(1) operates under the belief that inherent in every 

child is incredible potential; and 

(2) 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 an estimated 

20,000,000 alumni and champions; 

Whereas mentoring is an evidence-based and 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 across the United States, has significantly impacted the ability of young people to meet 

various challenges, including challenges associated with 

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 mission of Big 

Brothers Big Sisters of America; and 

Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters of America raises significant private funding from individuals, corporations, and 

foundation grants, which compliments its Federal investment: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 


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1 (1) commends Big Brothers Big Sisters of 

2 America for its work mentoring the young people of 

3 the United States and strengthening thousands of 

4 communities; 

5 (2) acknowledges the 120th anniversary of Big 

6 Brothers Big Sisters of America and all of the 

7 achievements of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Amer8 ica; 

9 (3) recognizes that access to a positive, sus10 tained mentor can change the life trajectory of a 

11 young person; and 

12 (4) supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Amer13 ica in continuing and expanding programs that sup14 port young people. 

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