File #: 21-003    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Proclamation Status: Passed
File created: 12/17/2020 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 1/5/2021 Final action: 1/5/2021
Title: NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH PROCLAMATION
Sponsors: City Clerk Department
Attachments: 1. Agenda Cover Report, 2. National Mentoring Month - January 2021

TO:                                          Mayor and Commissioners

FROM:                     Katerri Johnson, City Clerk

THROUGH:                     Jennifer Alvarez, Interim City Manager

DATE:                     January 5, 2021

 

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NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH PROCLAMATION

 

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Recommended Action:

Recommendation

Motion to proclaim the month of January as National Mentoring Month.

 

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Background:

Mentoring is a proven, effective strategy that helps children and young adults by matching them with a caring, responsible adults who can provide guidance and direction, and build their confidence.  Mentors build character, encourage success, boost confidence, lift expectations, and inspire young people to do their best, serving as friends, role models, teachers, and sources of stability and support during a critical time in a child’s life.  Mentoring strengthens our communities economic and social well-being by helping young people fulfill their potential while helping maintain healthy families and promoting more vibrant communities.

 

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