Bill Text: MI HR0340 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare September 2022 as Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-1)
Status: (Passed) 2022-09-21 - Adopted [HR0340 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0340-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.340
Reps. Harris, Breen, Garza, Haadsma, Hope, Cynthia Johnson, Kuppa, Manoogian, Morse, Rogers and Sneller offered the following resolution:
Whereas, There are thousands of children living in poverty throughout the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, Growing up in poverty and experiencing other adverse childhood experiences significantly reduces a child’s chances for success; and
Whereas, Children thrive when under the influence of a one-to-one mentoring relationship with an adult; and
Whereas, Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies have helped hundreds of thousands of young people successfully navigate life’s challenges and achieve success through fostering one-to-one mentoring relationships since its founding in 1904; and
Whereas, The need for mentoring relationships continues to grow statewide, with statistics showing a need for thousands of youth in need of adult mentors; and
Whereas, Volunteer mentors provide their mentees with a safe place and support network to help at-risk youth reach their full potential; and
Whereas, The Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies in the state of Michigan have recently formed the Big Brothers Big Sisters Alliance of Michigan to increase resources and create opportunities that sustain and grow program services across the state; and
Whereas, Youth with mentors are less likely to skip school, use alcohol and drugs, drop out of school, and are more likely to reach a higher level of education, be financially literate, find a full-time job or career, volunteer in the community, and lead a healthy lifestyle; and
Whereas, The Big Brothers Big Sisters Alliance of Michigan believes in changing outcomes for Michigan’s at-risk youth and reversing the downward spiral brought on by poverty and adverse childhood experiences by fostering one-to-one mentoring relationships, and
Whereas, The House of Representatives is committed to helping Michigan’s children find success throughout their academics and careers; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That members of the legislative body declare September 2022 as Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring Month in the state of Michigan.
