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J2889Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Boys & Girls Club Week

Official title

“Recognizing March 30 to April 3, 2020, as National Boys & Girls Club Week”

Sponsor Shelley MayerSD-37
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution recognizes March 30 to April 3, 2020, as National Boys & Girls Club Week, honoring their contributions to youth development.

Why it matters

  1. Acknowledges the long history and evolution. of the Boys & Girls Clubs, highlighting how the organization has adapted and expanded its mission to serve both boys and girls since its founding in 1860.

  2. Emphasizes the critical role of youth development professionals. , recognizing the 61,000 staff and mentors who provide ongoing support and guidance to children and teens nationwide and on military bases.

  3. Underscores the societal impact. of the Clubs, noting their efforts to provide safe, positive environments and structured activities that help keep youth off the streets and focused on healthy development.

  4. Affirms the importance of community organizations. like the Boys & Girls Clubs in fostering character, achievement, and the well-being of young people, reinforcing the value placed on youth support and development at the state and national level.

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Honor Boys & Girls Club Week

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Shelley Mayer

Senator · Senate District 37

Chair, Education

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2889 BY: Senator MAYER RECOGNIZING March 30 to April 3, 2020, as National Boys & Girls Club Week WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those illustrious organizations that have had a significant impact on our… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2889 BY: Senator MAYER RECOGNIZING March 30 to April 3, 2020, as National Boys & Girls Club Week WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those illustrious organizations that have had a significant impact on our communities for the last century, and to honor our youth, whose character and achievements exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize March 30 to April 3, 2020, as National Boys & Girls Club Week; and WHEREAS, National Boys & Girls Club Week is aware of the invaluable service Clubs bring to communities as well as shines a spotlight on the

61,000 caring, trained youth development professionals who mentor kids and teens every day in 4,300 Clubs across the nation and on United States military installations worldwide; and WHEREAS, The first Club was created in 1860, by Mary Goodwin, Alice Goodwin,… Show all

61,000 caring, trained youth development professionals who mentor kids and teens every day in 4,300 Clubs across the nation and on United States military installations worldwide; and WHEREAS, The first Club was created in 1860, by Mary Goodwin, Alice Goodwin, and Elizabeth Hammersley in Hartford, Connecticut, in an effort to offer a positive alternative to boys roaming the streets; and WHEREAS, By 1906, several clubs united into the Federated Boys Club; this year marked the official beginnings of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America; and WHEREAS, The organization became the Boys Clubs of America in 1931 with the same mission of getting children off the streets, and attempting to focus their attention on both positive goals and organized activities; and WHEREAS, On its 50th Anniversary in 1956, the Boys Clubs of America received a United States Congressional Charter; and WHEREAS, In 1990, girls became as much a part of its mission, and as such, the organization's name was once again changed to Boys & Girls Clubs of America; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay just tribute to those clubs of high purpose and worthy accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the youth of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to recognize March 30 to April 3, 2020, as National Boys & Girls Club Week; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

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