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

SPONSOR Sandoval

DATE TYPED 03-18-05 HB HJM84

SHORT TITLE

“New Mexico MESA Day”

SB

ANALYST Woods

APPROPRIATION

Appropriation Contained Estimated Additional Impact Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY05

FY06

FY05

FY06

NFI

(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)

Duplicates SJM40

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

LFC Files

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

House Joint Memorial 84 – Designating February 17, 2005 as New Mexico MESA Day” at the

Legislature – notes that:

•

New Mexico MESA, incorporated, a nonprofit organization, is part of a national

initiative promoting educational enrichment for pre-college students from his-

torically underrepresented ethnic groups;

•

currently in one hundred one schools statewide, the New Mexico MESA pro-

gram has grown dramatically since its introduction in 1982 in seven schools,

providing thousands of middle, junior and high school students with year-round

support and career guidance;

•

New Mexico MESA activities include tutoring; independent study; academic,

university and career counseling; field trips and competitions; leadership work-

House Joint Memorial 84 -- Page 2

shops; summer enrichment, employment and mentorship programs; and scholar-

ship incentives;

•

New Mexico MESA provides support not only to students but to their teachers,

families and communities; and

•

through New Mexico MESA’s efforts, participating students receive the educa-

tional enrichment experiences and practical help they need to achieve academic

excellence and prepare for college majors in mathematics, engineering and the

sciences.

In light of the above factors, the memorial resolves that February 17, 2005 be designated as

“New Mexico MESA Day” at the legislature.

The memorial further resolves that the legislature recognize and applaud the New Mexico MESA

organization for its dedication to preparing minority students for careers in mathematics, engi-

neering and the sciences.

ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS

The memorial further resolves that a copy of this memorial that be transmitted to New Mexico

MESA, incorporated.

BFW/lg