IV 
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 anniver-
sary 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 fol-
lowing 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 
founded as a positive disruption to society by making val-
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•HRES 1516 IH 
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 en-
gage 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 sup-
ported by a dedicated network of volunteers, donors, and 
partners, who have generously contributed their time, re-
sources, and expertise to further the organization’s mis-
sion; 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 
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 sup-
port 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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