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SR39 • 2026

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 2026 as Kentucky Mentorship Month.

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 2026 as Kentucky Mentorship Month.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
S. Funke Frommeyer
Last action
2026-01-22
Official status
01/22/26: adopted by voice vote
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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A RESOLUTION recognizing January 2026 as Kentucky Mentorship Month.

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 2026 as Kentucky Mentorship Month.

What This Bill Does

  • A RESOLUTION recognizing January 2026 as Kentucky Mentorship Month.

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-22 Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

    adopted by voice vote

  2. 2026-01-16 Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

    to Senate Floor

  3. 2026-01-14 Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

    introduced in Senate to Committee on Committees (S)

Official Summary Text

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 2026 as Kentucky Mentorship Month.

Current Bill Text

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A RESOLUTION recognizing January 2026 as Kentucky Mentorship Month. 1
WHEREAS, mentorship plays a critical role in the personal, academic, and 2
professional development of young people by providing guidance, encouragement, and 3
positive role models; and 4
WHEREAS, research consistently demonstrates that young people with mentors are 5
more likely to succeed in school, pursue postsecondary education or workforce training, 6
maintain stable employment, and contribute positively to their communities; and 7
WHEREAS, strong mentoring relationships foster community connection by 8
bridging generations, strengthening families, and reinforcing shared values such as 9
responsibility, service, and perseverance; and 10
WHEREAS, mentors, including educators, employers, faith leaders, volunteers, and 11
community members, help young people navigate challenges, develop life skills, and 12
discover pathways to meaningful careers and civic engagement; and 13
WHEREAS, mentorship is especially vital in supporting youth who face barriers to 14
opportunity, helping to expand access to education, career exploration, and workforce 15
readiness across the Commonwealth; and 16
WHEREAS, Kentucky’s future economic strength and ci vic health depend upon 17
investing in young people today through intentional relationships that build confidence, 18
character, and connection to community; 19
NOW, THEREFORE, 20
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 21
Kentucky: 22
Section 1. The members of the Senate hereby recognize January 2026 as 23
Kentucky Mentorship Month. 24
Section 2. When the Senate adjourns this day, it recognizes and celebrates the 25
individuals, organizations, schools, businesses, an d community groups that provide 26
mentorship and support to Kentucky’s youth. 27
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Section 3. The members of the Senate encourage the citizens of the 1
Commonwealth to support, promote, and participate in mentorship opportunities that help 2
young people succeed and strengthen Kentucky’s communities. 3
Section 4. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 4
Resolution to Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer for delivery. 5