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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 35
BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX
A RESOLUTION
To recognize Wednesday, April 23, 2025, as Big Brothers Big Sisters Day at the Louisiana
State Capitol.
WHEREAS, one-in-three kids grow up without a sustained, adult mentor in their life;
and
WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters programs in Louisiana are working to close
this gap through their mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that
ignite the power and promise of youth; and
WHEREAS, across our state, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana is in
its 46th year of service, while Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana is currently celebrating
its 40th anniversary; also, in the fall of 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater New
Orleans announced its long-awaited relaunch; and
WHEREAS, these organizations are working tirelessly to unlock the potential of
Louisiana's children by creating and supporting relationships between young people, ages
six to young adulthood, known as "Littles", and their caring volunteer mentors, also known
as "Bigs"; and
WHEREAS, by partnering with parents, guardians, and volunteers, Big Brothers Big
Sisters holds themselves accountable for each child in their programs achieving higher
aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships, and educational success, as well as
avoiding risky behaviors; and
WHEREAS, a recently-released, groundbreaking study demonstrates that "Littles"
served by Big Brothers Big Sisters programs experience significant, positive long-term
outcomes from mentorship, including a 20 percent-higher likelihood of attending college,
a 15 percent increase in income between the ages of 20 to 25 compared to their nonmentored
peers, as well as improved behaviors and stronger social bonds; and
WHEREAS, this research shows that the mentorship connections cultivated by Big
Brothers Big Sisters not only impacts a young person's present, but also shapes their future,
contributing to reduced poverty, greater economic stability, and stronger communities; and
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WHEREAS, the unwavering commitment, hard work, and dedication demonstrated
by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana,
and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater New Orleans, along with their mission to ignite the
potential of Louisiana's youth, is deserving of recognition and commendation.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby designate Wednesday, April 23, 2025, as Big Brothers Big Sisters Day at the
Louisiana State Capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana, and Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Greater New Orleans.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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