Resolution 04-61

WHEREAS, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators is committed to investing in the life and future of today’s youth which are our future; and

WHEREAS, the committee on Youth of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators strongly encourages legislators throughout the United States to develop and mandate African-American mentoring programs to inspire youth participation in the political process; and

WHEREAS, the committee on Youth of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators encourages state legislators to start “mock sessions” that will act as a catalyst for early participation in the political process thus causing students to feel that they have a vested interest in their future; and

WHEREAS, the committee on Youth of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators believes that through these types of programs, youth will benefit greatly in the future.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE 27th ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE OF THE NATIONAL BLACK CAUCUS OF STATE LEGISLATORS, ASSEMBLED IN HOUSTON, TEXAS, DECEMBER 1 - 5, 2003, that NBCSL believes that this measure will inspire youth to participate in the political process, which will allow their voices to be heard at an early age; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this measure will cause youth to become politically or civically involved in there communities, state and nation.

Sponsored by: Representative LaNett Stanley Turner (GA) and Senator Nathaniel Exum (MD)

Approved Date is December 3, 2003 by the Committee of Jurisdiction: Youth

Certified by Committee Chair: Senator Nathaniel Exum (MD), Vice Chair

Ratified in Plenary Session, Ratified Date is December 5, 2003.

Ratification certified by: Representative Mary H. Coleman (MS), President