HR142 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Earl F. Hilliard

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Paul DeMarco

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Mentoring Month, recognized

Summary

HR142 designates January as Mentoring Month in Alabama and honors the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs.

What This Bill Does

It designates January as Mentoring Month in Alabama. The resolution highlights the positive outcomes of mentoring, including better academics, self-esteem, social skills, and career development, and notes that mentoring can reduce substance use, academic failure, and delinquency. It acknowledges the eight Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies in Alabama and their service to thousands of children, and encourages ongoing engagement from schools, businesses, nonprofits, faith groups, and foundations. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to each BBBS agency in Alabama.

Who It Affects

• Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies in Alabama – recognized and receive a copy of the resolution.
• Alabama children and youth who participate in or benefit from mentoring programs.
• Schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations, faith institutions, and foundations – encouraged to get involved in mentoring.

Key Provisions

• Designates January as Mentoring Month in Alabama.
• Commends Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alabama and acknowledges their volunteerism and service to children.
• States that mentoring supports academic achievement, self-esteem, social skills, and career development, and can reduce substance use, academic failure, and delinquency.
• Recognizes eight BBBS agencies in Alabama and notes they served more than 3,500 children in 2009.
• Directs that copies of the resolution be forwarded to each BBBS agency in Alabama.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory