This measure would declare that the month of January 2024 be recognized as National Mentoring Month, would thank those who participate in quality mentoring programs, and would call upon residents to help close the gap between the availability of mentors and the number of children facing challenging circumstances, as specified.

This measure would declare that the month of January 2024 be recognized as National Mentoring Month, would thank those who participate in quality mentoring programs, and would call upon residents to help close the gap between the availability of mentors and the number of children facing challenging circumstances, as specified.

This measure would declare that the month of January 2024 be recognized as National Mentoring Month, would thank those who participate in quality mentoring programs, and would call upon residents to help close the gap between the availability of mentors and the number of children facing challenging circumstances, as specified.

WHEREAS, In 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast, CASA of Humboldt, and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Redwoods celebrate 142 combined years of service provided to the youth in County of Humboldt. Together, it is recognized that the future of County of Humboldt rests on the success of its youth; and

WHEREAS, A mentor is a caring, consistent presence who devotes time to help a young person develop personal strength and achieve their potential through a structured and trusting relationship. Quality mentoring encourages positive choices, promotes self-esteem, supports academic achievement, and introduces young people to new ideas; and

WHEREAS, Research shows that young people matched with a caring adult through a quality mentoring program are 55 percent more likely to be enrolled in college, 81 percent more likely to report participating regularly in extracurricular activities and sports, 78 percent more likely to volunteer, and twice as likely to say they held a leadership position than those who did not have a mentor; and

WHEREAS, Youth development experts agree that mentoring is critical to the social, emotional, and cognitive development of youth, helping them navigate the path to adulthood more successfully; and

WHEREAS, Our community has a number of community volunteers, teachers, advocates, and many others who support the mentoring movement and work selflessly to improve our childrens odds for success; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes January 2024 as National Mentoring Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature thanks all of our heroes who participate in quality mentoring programs to equip our youth with the tools to lead healthy and productive lives; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature calls on residents to help close the gap between the availability of mentors and the number of children facing challenging circumstances who would love to spend time with a Big Brother, Big Sister, CASA volunteer, or Boys & Girls Clubs of the Redwoods mentor. It takes little to be big for National Mentoring Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, In 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast, CASA of Humboldt, and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Redwoods celebrate 142 combined years of service provided to the youth in County of Humboldt. Together, it is recognized that the future of County of Humboldt rests on the success of its youth; and

WHEREAS, A mentor is a caring, consistent presence who devotes time to help a young person develop personal strength and achieve their potential through a structured and trusting relationship. Quality mentoring encourages positive choices, promotes self-esteem, supports academic achievement, and introduces young people to new ideas; and

WHEREAS, Research shows that young people matched with a caring adult through a quality mentoring program are 55 percent more likely to be enrolled in college, 81 percent more likely to report participating regularly in extracurricular activities and sports, 78 percent more likely to volunteer, and twice as likely to say they held a leadership position than those who did not have a mentor; and

WHEREAS, Youth development experts agree that mentoring is critical to the social, emotional, and cognitive development of youth, helping them navigate the path to adulthood more successfully; and

WHEREAS, Our community has a number of community volunteers, teachers, advocates, and many others who support the mentoring movement and work selflessly to improve our childrens odds for success; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes January 2024 as National Mentoring Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature thanks all of our heroes who participate in quality mentoring programs to equip our youth with the tools to lead healthy and productive lives; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature calls on residents to help close the gap between the availability of mentors and the number of children facing challenging circumstances who would love to spend time with a Big Brother, Big Sister, CASA volunteer, or Boys & Girls Clubs of the Redwoods mentor. It takes little to be big for National Mentoring Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, In 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast, CASA of Humboldt, and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Redwoods celebrate 142 combined years of service provided to the youth in County of Humboldt. Together, it is recognized that the future of County of Humboldt rests on the success of its youth; and

WHEREAS, A mentor is a caring, consistent presence who devotes time to help a young person develop personal strength and achieve their potential through a structured and trusting relationship. Quality mentoring encourages positive choices, promotes self-esteem, supports academic achievement, and introduces young people to new ideas; and

WHEREAS, Research shows that young people matched with a caring adult through a quality mentoring program are 55 percent more likely to be enrolled in college, 81 percent more likely to report participating regularly in extracurricular activities and sports, 78 percent more likely to volunteer, and twice as likely to say they held a leadership position than those who did not have a mentor; and

WHEREAS, Youth development experts agree that mentoring is critical to the social, emotional, and cognitive development of youth, helping them navigate the path to adulthood more successfully; and

WHEREAS, Our community has a number of community volunteers, teachers, advocates, and many others who support the mentoring movement and work selflessly to improve our childrens odds for success; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes January 2024 as National Mentoring Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature thanks all of our heroes who participate in quality mentoring programs to equip our youth with the tools to lead healthy and productive lives; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature calls on residents to help close the gap between the availability of mentors and the number of children facing challenging circumstances who would love to spend time with a Big Brother, Big Sister, CASA volunteer, or Boys & Girls Clubs of the Redwoods mentor. It takes little to be big for National Mentoring Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 134

Author: Wood (D), et al.

Introduced: 1/25/24

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 1/30/24

SUBJECT: National Mentoring Month

SOURCE: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes January 2024 as National Mentoring Month, and thanks all of the heroes who participate in quality mentoring programs to equip our youth with the tools to lead healthy and productive lives.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. A mentor is a caring, consistent presence who devotes time to help a young person develop personal strength and achieve their potential through a structured and trusting relationship. Quality mentoring encourages positive choices, promotes self-esteem, supports academic achievement, and introduces young people to new ideas.
2. Research shows that young people matched with a caring adult through a quality mentoring program are 55% more likely to be enrolled in college, 81% more likely to report participating regularly in extracurricular activities and sports, 78% more likely to volunteer, and twice as likely to say they held a leadership position than those who did not have a mentor.
3. Youth development experts agree that mentoring is critical to the social, emotional, and cognitive development of youth, helping them navigate the path to adulthood more successfully.
4. Our community has a number of community volunteers, teachers, advocates, and many others who support the mentoring movement and work selflessly to improve our children's odds for success.
5. In 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast, CASA of Humboldt, and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Redwoods celebrate 142 combined years of service provided to the youth in County of Humboldt. Together, it is recognized that the future of County of Humboldt rests on the success of its youth.

This resolution recognizes January 2024 as National Mentoring Month, and thanks all of the heroes who participate in quality mentoring programs to equip our youth with the tools to lead healthy and productive lives.

Comments

According to the author,

Research shows that young people matched with a caring adult through a quality mentoring program are 55 percent more likely to be enrolled in college, 81 percent more likely to report participating regularly in extracurricular activities and sports, 78 percent more likely to volunteer, and twice as likely to say they held a leadership position than those who did not have a mentor. Youth development experts agree that mentoring is critical to the social, emotional, and cognitive development of youth, helping them navigate the path to adulthood more successfully.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 2/15/24)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast (source)

Boys and Girls Club of the Redwoods

CASA of Humbolt

OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/15/24)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

2/15/24 14:18:31

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 134

Author:(Wood)

As Introduced Ver:January 25, 2024

Majority vote

SUMMARY

Recognizes January 2024 as National Mentoring Month, and thanks all of the heroes who participate in quality mentoring programs to equip our youth with the tools to lead healthy and productive lives.

Major Provisions

1. A mentor is a caring, consistent presence who devotes time to help a young person develop personal strength and achieve their potential through a structured and trusting relationship. Quality mentoring encourages positive choices, promotes self-esteem, supports academic achievement, and introduces young people to new ideas.
2. Research shows that young people matched with a caring adult through a quality mentoring program are 55% more likely to be enrolled in college, 81% more likely to report participating regularly in extracurricular activities and sports, 78% more likely to volunteer, and twice as likely to say they held a leadership position than those who did not have a mentor.
3. Youth development experts agree that mentoring is critical to the social, emotional, and cognitive development of youth, helping them navigate the path to adulthood more successfully.
4. Our community has a number of community volunteers, teachers, advocates, and many others who support the mentoring movement and work selflessly to improve our children's odds for success.
5. In 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast, CASA of Humboldt, and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Redwoods celebrate 142 combined years of service provided to the youth in County of Humboldt. Together, it is recognized that the future of County of Humboldt rests on the success of its youth.

COMMENTS

According to the Author

Research shows that young people matched with a caring adult through a quality mentoring program are 55 percent more likely to be enrolled in college, 81 percent more likely to report participating regularly in extracurricular activities and sports, 78 percent more likely to volunteer, and twice as likely to say they held a leadership position than those who did not have a mentor. Youth development experts agree that mentoring is critical to the social, emotional, and cognitive development of youth, helping them navigate the path to adulthood more successfully.

Arguments in Support

None on file

Arguments in Opposition

None on file

FISCAL COMMENTS

No fiscal impact. This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

VOTES

ASM RULES: 8-0-3

YES: Pacheco, Mathis, Cervantes, Flora, Friedman, Low, Maienschein, Ting

ABS, ABST OR NV: Holden, Jones-Sawyer, Waldron

UPDATED

VERSION: January 25, 2024

CONSULTANT: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002631

Date of Hearing: January 29, 2024

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Blanca Pacheco, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 134 (

Author:Wood) – As Introduced Ver:January 25, 2024

SUBJECT: National Mentoring Month.

SUMMARY: Recognizes January 2024 as National Mentoring Month, and thanks all of the heroes who participate in quality mentoring programs to equip our youth with the tools to lead healthy and productive lives. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. A mentor is a caring, consistent presence who devotes time to help a young person develop personal strength and achieve their potential through a structured and trusting relationship. Quality mentoring encourages positive choices, promotes self-esteem, supports academic achievement, and introduces young people to new ideas.
2. Research shows that young people matched with a caring adult through a quality mentoring program are 55 percent more likely to be enrolled in college, 81 percent more likely to report participating regularly in extracurricular activities and sports, 78 percent more likely to volunteer, and twice as likely to say they held a leadership position than those who did not have a mentor.
3. Youth development experts agree that mentoring is critical to the social, emotional, and cognitive development of youth, helping them navigate the path to adulthood more successfully.
4. Our community has a number of community volunteers, teachers, advocates, and many others who support the mentoring movement and work selflessly to improve our children’s odds for success.
5. In 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Coast, CASA of Humboldt, and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Redwoods celebrate 142 combined years of service provided to the youth in County of Humboldt. Together, it is recognized that the future of County of Humboldt rests on the success of its youth.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800