III 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 725 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 9, 2008 Mr. Vitter submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program.

Whereas many at-risk young men in the inner cities of the United States face a challenging and uncertain future; Whereas the future success of at-risk young men can be greatly enhanced through sustained mentorship; Whereas effective working partnerships between and within the public and private sectors can have a lasting and positive impact on the future of at-risk young men; Whereas participation in organized sports has provided a creative and disciplined outlet and a path to a better life for many at-risk young men; Whereas the Youth Impact Program combines the disciplines of football, mentoring, and academics in partnerships between local National Football League franchises and universities to promote discipline, learning, and positive values; Whereas the Youth Impact Program is a community-based program that has proven its value over the past 2 years in raising the outlook and aspirations of at-risk young men and has provided at-risk young men greater exposure to academics, core values, and life skills; Whereas the Youth Impact Program provides year-round mentoring to its participants, a proven formula for building success; Whereas the National Football League, the National Football League Players Association, the University of Southern California, and Tulane University have provided critical support to the Youth Impact Program; Whereas the Youth Impact Program will be expanded to 3 additional cities in partnership with local National Football League franchises and universities; Whereas the Youth Impact Program seeks to establish a presence in each city with a local National Football League franchise; and Whereas under the vision and leadership of Mr. Riki Ellison, the founder of the Youth Impact Program, a 10-year veteran of the National Football League, a 3-time Super Bowl champion, and a University of Southern California alumnus, the Youth Impact Program has expanded from a regional program to a program with a growing national presence: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)recognizes the ongoing and significant contributions of those organizations that support the Youth Impact Program; and (2)encourages the expansion of the Youth Impact Program to inner cities across the United States.