[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 250 (Friday, December 29, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 78723-78724]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-9961]



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Part VI





The President





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Proclamation 8092--National Mentoring Month, 2007
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                Proclamation 8092 of December 22, 2006

                
National Mentoring Month, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Mentoring Month, we honor the caring 
                individuals across our Nation who are committed to 
                helping the next generation of Americans reach their 
                full potential.

                Mentors help teach important skills that are necessary 
                for a healthy, successful life and help shape the 
                character of our young people. They instill compassion 
                and responsibility in our children and help motivate 
                them to do their best in school. By providing 
                leadership and guidance, mentors can inspire young 
                people to set high goals and help them achieve a bright 
                future.

                My Administration is committed to helping the next 
                generation realize the promise of our Nation. Through 
                the USA Freedom Corps, we are providing opportunities 
                for mentors to connect with children in schools, after-
                school programs, and community groups. The Helping 
                America's Youth initiative, led by First Lady Laura 
                Bush, raises awareness about the challenges facing our 
                youth and encourages adults to connect with youth in 
                three key areas: family, school, and community. The 
                initiative also supports community partnerships that 
                develop opportunities for mentoring and positive youth 
                development.

                I appreciate the contributions of all those who serve 
                as mentors, and I encourage all Americans to get 
                involved in mentoring programs. To learn about 
                mentoring opportunities, citizens can visit the USA 
                Freedom Corps website at volunteer.gov. By joining 
                teachers, coaches, religious leaders, relatives, and 
                other mentors, individuals can use their talents and 
                experiences to enrich the lives of young people and 
                demonstrate the compassionate spirit of America.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim January 2007 as National 
                Mentoring Month. I call upon the people of the United 
                States to recognize the importance of mentoring, to 
                look for opportunities to serve as mentors in their 
                communities, and to observe this month with appropriate 
                activities and programs.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-second day of December, in the year of our Lord 
                two thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 06-9961
Filed 12-28-06; 8:49 am]
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