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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T

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DATE TYPED 2/22/05

HJM 36

SHORT TITLE First Saturday in August as “Youth Day”

SB

ANALYST Baca

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SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

House Joint Memorial 36 requests that the New Mexico State Legislature recognize the first Sat-

urday of August as “Youth Day” and that the state’s congressional delegation pursue federal rec-

ognition of the day. HJM 36 also requests that all New Mexicans be encourages to celebrate and

recognize the contributions New Mexico’s youths make to the state on a daily basis. Copies of

HJM 36 are to be sent to the Governor and to the state’s congressional delegation.

Significant Issues

Nearly 5000,000 members of New Mexico’s population are under the age of eighteen. HJM 36

acknowledges the need to recognize them, and proposes steps to encourage not only a recogni-

tion of their youth and value to society but ways to encourage them to participate in socially and

culturally appropriate activities that reinforce positive behavior by strengthening their bonds with

their parents, grandparents and mentors.

The narrative in HJM 36 indicates that providing New Mexico’s youth with a positive means of

self-expression, strong, confident and appropriate role models and methods to promote a healthy

family structure will benefit all of the state’s residents as today’s youth become tomorrow’s

strong leaders.

House Joint Memorial 36 -- Page 2

HJM 36 further suggests that the designation of “Youth Day” could lead to national recognition

of such a day and would provide young people everywhere with an opportunity to receive sup-

port and positive acknowledgement that can help them achieve their dreams.

OTHER SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES

HJM 36 notes that Governor Bill Richardson by proclamation has recognized the first Saturday

of August to be Youth Day”.

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