HJR144 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Earl F. Hilliard
Democrat
Co-Sponsor: Paul DeMarco
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Mentoring Month, recognized
Summary: HJR144 designates January as Mentoring Month in Alabama and recognizes the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alabama for mentoring work.
What This Bill Does
The resolution designates January as Mentoring Month in Alabama and highlights mentoring as a way to support young people’s development. It recognizes the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alabama, notes there are eight agencies serving the state and that they helped more than 3,500 children in 2009. It encourages participation in mentoring from schools, businesses, nonprofits, faith institutions, and foundations and directs that copies of the resolution be sent to each BBBS Alabama agency.

Who It Affects
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alabama agencies and their volunteers who run mentoring programs
Children in Alabama who receive mentoring and benefit from improved development and outcomes
Schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations, faith institutions, and foundations that could participate in mentoring
State and local leaders and communities encouraged to support and promote mentoring efforts

Key Provisions
Designates January as Mentoring Month in Alabama
Recognizes and commends the eight Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies in Alabama for their volunteers and service
Encourages participation in mentoring from schools, businesses, nonprofit groups, faith institutions, and foundations
Directs that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to each BBBS Alabama agency

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory