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SENATE RESOLUTION 883--RECOGNIZING BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA 
                        ON ITS 120TH ANNIVERSARY

  Mr. YOUNG (for himself, Ms. Hassan, Ms. Collins, Mr. Durbin, Mr. 
Moran, Mr. Fetterman, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Braun, Mr. 
King, Mrs. Britt, Mr. Casey, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. 
Duckworth, Mr. Reed, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Markey, Mr. Peters, Mr. Sullivan, 
Mrs. Capito, and Mr. Booker) submitted the following resolution; which 
was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 883

       Whereas, in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America was 
     founded as a positive disruption to society by making 
     valuable mentorship the alternative to sending kids to the 
     juvenile justice system;
       Whereas, as of 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America 
     has more than 230 local agencies in more than 5,000 
     communities in all 50 States and the District of Columbia to 
     inspire and engage youth to achieve their full potential;
       Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters of America--
       (1) operates under the belief that inherent in every child 
     is incredible potential; and
       (2) establishes powerful connections through meaningful 
     matches of volunteer mentors and young people from age 5 
     through young adulthood;
       Whereas, since its founding, Big Brothers Big Sisters of 
     America has served adult volunteers, young people, and 
     families, and built a strong network of an estimated 
     20,000,000 alumni and champions;
       Whereas mentoring is an evidence-based and effective method 
     to support the emotional, social, physical, educational, and 
     economic success of young people;
       Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, through its 
     efforts in communities across the United States, has 
     significantly impacted the ability of young people to meet

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     various challenges, including challenges associated with 
     mental health, educational achievement, workforce 
     development, and criminal violence prevention;
       Whereas 92 percent of youth in Big Brothers Big Sisters of 
     America programs feel a greater sense of belonging and view 
     their mentor as a very important adult in their life;
       Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has been 
     supported by a dedicated network of volunteers, donors, and 
     partners, who have generously contributed their time, 
     resources, and expertise to further the mission of Big 
     Brothers Big Sisters of America; and
       Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters of America raises 
     significant private funding from individuals, corporations, 
     and foundation grants, which compliments its Federal 
     investment: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for its 
     work mentoring the young people of the United States and 
     strengthening thousands of communities;
       (2) acknowledges the 120th anniversary of Big Brothers Big 
     Sisters of America and all of the achievements of Big 
     Brothers Big Sisters of America;
       (3) recognizes that access to a positive, sustained mentor 
     can change the life trajectory of a young person; and
       (4) supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in 
     continuing and expanding programs that support young people.

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