________________________________________ ________________________________________ JERRY P. DYER, Honorable Mayor MIKE KARBASSI, Council President
________________________________________ ________________________________________ MIGUEL ARIAS, Council Vice President ANNALISA PEREA, Councilmember District 1
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ TYLER MAXWELL, Councilmember District 4 BRANDON VANG, Councilmember District 5
__________________________________ __________________________________ NICK RICHARDSON, Councilmember District 6 NELSON ESPARZA, Councilmember District 7
CITY OF FRESNO
Office of Councilmembers Nick Richardson and Tyler Maxwell
WHEREAS, January is recognized across the nation as National Mentoring Month, a time to celebrate the power of mentorship and acknowledge the individuals and organizations that make a lasting impact in the lives of young people; and
WHEREAS, since its founding in 1969, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California (BBBS of CC) has served as a pillar of mentorship and youth empowerment, providing guidance, stability, and opportunity to children throughout the Central Valley; and WHEREAS, over the past five decades, BBBS of CC has positively impacted on the lives of more than 30,000 children and their families, fostering resilience, leadership, and hope through one-to- one mentoring relationships; and
WHEREAS, BBBS of CC has successfully implemented the High School Bigs Program across 21 unified school districts, serving more than 4,000 children and families each year throughout Central California; and
WHEREAS, through dedicated mentors, community partnerships, and innovative programming, BBBS of CC continues to inspire young people to reach their full potential, strengthening the fabric of our communities.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, Mayor Jerry Dyer and the Fresno City Council, do hereby proclaims January 2026 as National Mentoring Month and proudly recognizes Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California for its unwavering commitment to the children and families of our region and its enduring impact on future generations.
“Recognizing January as National Mentoring Month and
Honoring Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California”
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the Seal of The City of Fresno, California, this 15th day of January 2026.