Bill Text: CA SJR12 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
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Bill Title: Fatherhood.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2012-08-16 - Ordered to inactive file on request of Senator Rubio. [SJR12 Detail]
Download: California-2011-SJR12-Introduced.html
Bill Title: Fatherhood.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2012-08-16 - Ordered to inactive file on request of Senator Rubio. [SJR12 Detail]
Download: California-2011-SJR12-Introduced.html
BILL NUMBER: SJR 12 INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Senator Rubio AUGUST 15, 2011 Relative to fatherhood. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SJR 12, as introduced, Rubio. Fatherhood. This measure would urge the President and the Congress to pursue a comprehensive approach to positive father involvement and mentoring for children that affirms that fathers and positive adult men are critical parts of the lives of children and to direct the funds and resources of the United States Department of Health and Human Services to the State of California as part of the White House Initiative on Fatherhood and Mentoring, as specified. Fiscal committee: no. WHEREAS, The health and well-being of California's children is enhanced when mothers, fathers, and caregivers dedicate their time and attention to their healthy development and growth; and WHEREAS, California appreciates the many fathers who support all aspects of their children's lives and demonstrate their love and support through their actions and words; and WHEREAS, California recognizes that at a time of reduced resources, fathers must not be overlooked as an asset to their children, families, and communities; and WHEREAS, Organizations that serve the social and educational interests of children must look to both fathers and mothers to increase the positive influence that engaged and dedicated parents provide for children; and WHEREAS, Children with present and engaged fathers are more likely to have close, enduring relationships than those whose fathers are absent, and these relationships contribute to long-term happiness, well-being, and social and academic success; and WHEREAS, Children living apart from their biological fathers often confront obstacles that place them at risk for increased drug and alcohol use and reduced educational achievement; and WHEREAS, Children with nonresident fathers are 54 percent more likely to be poorer than their fathers; and WHEREAS, The involvement of nonresident fathers in their children' s schools is particularly important for children in grades 6 through 12 and reduces the likelihood that children will ever be suspended, expelled from school, or repeat a grade; and WHEREAS, Research documents a positive connection between the provision of child support by fathers and the well-being of school-age children, particularly their cognitive development, academic achievement, and behavior; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and the Assembly of the State of California, jointly, That the Legislature urges the President and the Congress of the United States to pursue a comprehensive approach to positive father involvement and mentoring for children that affirms that fathers and positive adult men are critical parts of the lives of children and to redirect the distribution of funds and resources by the United States Department of Health and Human Services to the State of California as part of the White House Initiative on Fatherhood and Mentoring to assist underserved children and men of color throughout the state; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the President and Vice President of the United States, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to the Majority Leader of the Senate, to each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.