[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 8 (Monday, January 30, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S324]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I am pleased to join my colleagues 
Senator McCain and Senator Kennedy in sponsoring a resolution 
designating the month of January as ``National Mentoring Month.'' 
Adult-to-youth mentoring has long shown positive impacts on our 
Nation's young people in becoming responsible, productive adults.
  This January will mark the fourth anniversary of the National 
Mentoring Month campaign to focus national attention on the need for 
mentors, as well as how each of us within the public and private sector 
can work together to increase the number of mentors and assure brighter 
futures for our youth.
  Currently, it is estimated that 15 million children need or want a 
mentor. That is 15 million young people who need the guidance to 
improve life-essential skills, make healthy choices, and increase their 
own self worth. I hope the rest of the Senate will join in supporting 
this resolution and supporting this very important campaign.

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