HR168 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul DeMarco

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Mentoring Month, recognized

Summary

The Alabama House recognizes January as Mentoring Month and honors Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alabama for mentoring work.

What This Bill Does

It designates January as Mentoring Month in Alabama to call attention to mentoring and its benefits. The resolution notes that research shows high-quality mentoring can boost academics, self-esteem, social skills, and career development, and can reduce substance use, academic failure, and delinquency. It acknowledges Alabama's eight Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies and the more than 3,500 children they served in 2009. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to each BBBS Alabama agency and encourages schools, businesses, nonprofit groups, faith institutions, and foundations to engage in mentoring in Alabama.

Who It Affects

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alabama agencies and the children they serve.
• Schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations, faith institutions, and foundations across Alabama that are encouraged to engage in mentoring.

Key Provisions

• Designates January as Mentoring Month in Alabama.
• Commends Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alabama and its eight agencies for their service to children.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to each BBBS Alabama agency.
• Encourages engagement in mentoring by schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations, faith institutions, and foundations throughout Alabama.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory