Reps. Iden, Crawford, Heise, Hughes and LaVoy offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 199.

            A resolution to declare January 2016 as Mentoring Month in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, The future of Michigan’s children is the responsibility of all citizens; and          Whereas, By strengthening our children through mentoring, we are building a stronger future for them, our communities, and our great state; and

            Whereas, By sharing their time with a young person, a mentor can “Pass It On” by sharing of themselves with a young person; and

            Whereas, There are thousands of young people in Michigan waiting for a mentor; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 2016 as Mentoring Month in the state of Michigan.