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HCR 23

House concurrent resolution designating February 13, 2025 as Youth Mentoring Day at the State House

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mari Cordes

Vermont designates February 13, 2025 as Youth Mentoring Day to recognize mentoring's importance, though the ceremonial measure carries no enforcement or funding mechanisms.

Ceremonial Reading
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Bill Summary · HCR 23

Legislative bill overview

HCR 23 is a concurrent resolution that designates February 13, 2025 as Youth Mentoring Day at the Vermont State House. This is a ceremonial measure that recognizes and promotes youth mentoring as a value without creating new laws or appropriating funds.

Why is this important

The designation serves to highlight the importance of mentoring relationships in supporting youth development and may encourage participation in mentoring programs throughout Vermont. Ceremonial recognitions can raise public awareness and community engagement around specific causes, though they have no binding legal effect.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited practical impact: As a ceremonial resolution, it creates no enforceable requirements or funding mechanisms, so its real-world effect depends entirely on voluntary action and public attention
  • Resource allocation priorities: Some may question whether legislative time spent on symbolic measures could be better directed toward substantive youth mentoring legislation or funding
  • Scope and specificity: The designation applies only to the State House on one day, leaving questions about how this recognition translates to statewide mentoring support or policy changes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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