House concurrent resolution designating February 13, 2025 as Youth Mentoring Day at the State House
H.C.R.23 is a House concurrent resolution that designates February 13, 2025 as Youth Mentoring Day at the State House. The resolution is largely ceremonial and commemorative: it recognizes the value of mentoring relationships for young people, cites research and general findings about improved resilience and stronger relationships among mentored youth, and highlights the role of mentoring in helping young people recover and thrive after the pandemic.
The resolution also acknowledges Vermont mentoring organizations, including MENTOR Vermont, and their collaborative work to expand mentoring opportunities across the state. It directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to MENTOR Vermont, but it does not create a new program, mandate, or funding mechanism.
This resolution does not amend Vermont statutes, create regulatory requirements, or change the duties of state agencies beyond the ministerial act of transmitting the resolution to MENTOR Vermont. Its practical impact is symbolic and promotional, intended to elevate awareness of youth mentoring and recognize organizations and volunteers involved in mentoring across Vermont.
The overall sentiment around the bill is strongly positive and supportive. The text frames mentoring as beneficial for youth well-being, resilience, and community connection, and the resolution appears designed to celebrate and encourage mentoring efforts rather than debate policy. No votes or committee transcripts were provided, but the bill’s tone suggests broad, noncontroversial support.
There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because the measure is a ceremonial resolution with no substantive policy changes, there is no evidence of disagreement over costs, implementation, or legal effects. The only named stakeholder is MENTOR Vermont, along with other public and private mentoring organizations, all of whom are presented favorably.