CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION

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CHAPTER 12

Statutes of 2026

Introduced by Senator Grove

January 13, 2026

Relative to National Mentorship Month.

Fiscal committee: no

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST

This measure would proclaim the month of January 2026 as National Mentorship Month in recognition of the commitment to mentorship by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California.

WHEREAS, January is recognized across the nation as National Mentoring Month, a time to celebrate the power of mentorship and acknowledge the individuals and organizations that make a lasting impact in the lives of young people; and

WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1968, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California (BBBSofCC) has served as a pillar of mentorship and youth empowerment, providing guidance, stability, and opportunity to children throughout the central valley; and

WHEREAS, Over the past five decades, BBBSofCC has positively impacted the lives of more than 10,000 children and their families, fostering resilience, leadership, and hope through one-to-one mentoring relationships; and

WHEREAS, BBBSofCC has successfully implemented the High School Bigs Program across 21 unified school districts, serving more than 4,000 children and families each year throughout central California; and

WHEREAS, Through dedicated mentors, community partnerships, and innovative programming, BBBSofCC continues to inspire young people to reach their full potential, strengthening the fabric of our communities; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims January 2026 as National Mentorship Month; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California for its unwavering commitment to the mentorship of children and families throughout the central California region and its enduring impact on future generations.