IN HCR0043

Honors Big Brothers Big Sisters, a youth mentoring organization serving over 7,500 boys and girls in Indiana through one-to-one mentoring relationships

Recognizes the organization's century-long leadership in youth mentoring and its measurable positive impact on children's lives

Cites research showing mentored youth are 46% less likely to use illegal drugs, 27% less likely to use alcohol, and 52% less likely to skip school

Acknowledges that Big Brothers Big Sisters youth have served as legislative pages at the Indiana Statehouse

Directs the Principal Clerk of the House to transmit a copy of the resolution to Big Brothers Big Sisters