HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4786, by Representatives Mastin, Grant, Wensman, Carlson, Thomas, Linville, Parlette, Pflug and Talcott

     WHEREAS, Community-based mentorship programs are effective in reducing violent crime and promoting improvements in educational achievement, employment, and life skills, particularly with youth who are potential truants under the Becca Bill, youth at risk, youth incarcerated at secure facilities, and adults under the supervision of the Department of Corrections; and

     WHEREAS, The Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Corrections, and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction have partnered with local school districts, sheriffs, prosecutors, and courts to develop and use community-based mentorship programs across the state of Washington;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the value of community-based mentorship programs and honor all those agencies and those individuals who have given of their time, talent, and energy to make them successful.

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

Resolution 4786 adopted by the House of Representatives

                 March 7, 2000.

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Timothy A. Martin, Co-Chief Clerk Cynthia Zehnder, Co-Chief Clerk