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Supports the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month, including efforts to recruit more mentors in the United States.
Praises the millions of caring adults who have already committed their time and energy to mentor a child.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
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[H. Res. 46 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 46
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 25, 2005
Mr. Osborne (for himself, Ms. McCollum of Minnesota, Mr. Keller, and
Mrs. Davis of California) submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
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RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month.
Whereas mentors serve as role models, advocates, friends, and advisors to youth
in need;
Whereas mentoring is a proven, effective strategy that matches a caring,
responsible adult with a child to provide guidance and build confidence,
stability, and direction for that child;
Whereas research has shown that mentoring has a definitive impact on young
people by increasing attendance at school, improving rates of high-
school graduation and college attendance, and decreasing involvement
with drugs, alcohol, and violent behaviors;
Whereas there are over 17.6 million children in this country who need or want a
mentor, yet just 2.5 million young people are in mentoring
relationships, leaving a ``mentoring gap'' of 15.1 million young people;
Whereas the establishment of a National Mentoring Month would emphasize the
importance of mentoring and recognize with praise and gratitude the many
Americans already involved in mentoring;
Whereas a month-long celebration of mentoring would encourage more
organizations--such as schools, businesses, faith communities--and
individuals to get involved in mentoring; and
Whereas the celebration of said month would, above all, encourage more
individuals to volunteer as mentors, helping close our Nation's
mentoring gap: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National Mentoring
Month;
(2) praises the millions of caring adults who have already
committed their time and energy to mentor a child; and
(3) supports efforts to recruit more mentors in the United
States.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mr. Osborne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H357-360)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 46.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H367)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 20).(text: CR H357)
Roll Call #20 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 20). (text: CR H357)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.