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

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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.