[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 247 (Monday, December 27, 2010)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 81083-81084]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-32617]


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                Proclamation 8619 of December 21, 2010

                
National Mentoring Month, 2011

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Across our Nation, mentors steer our youth through 
                challenging times and support their journey into 
                adulthood. During National Mentoring Month, we honor 
                these important individuals who unlock the potential 
                and nurture the talent of our country, and we encourage 
                more Americans to reach out and mentor young people in 
                their community.

                The dedication of mentors has helped countless young 
                men and women succeed when they might have otherwise 
                fallen short of their full potential. Mentors can 
                provide a steady presence and share their valuable 
                knowledge and experiences. Even brief amounts of 
                quality time set aside by these compassionate adults 
                can have a lasting impact on the development of a 
                child. Mentors can also support the lessons of parents 
                and teachers by encouraging students to complete their 
                schoolwork and by instilling enduring values of 
                commitment and persistence. From coaches to community 
                leaders, tutors to trusted friends, mentors are working 
                with today's youth to develop tomorrow's leaders.

                We know the difference that a responsible, caring adult 
                can make in a child's life. Effective mentoring 
                programs can result in better school attendance, 
                positive student attitudes, and a reduced likelihood of 
                initiating drug and alcohol use. Across the Federal 
                Government, we have provided resources to expand 
                mentoring opportunities for America's young people. We 
                are increasing mentoring efforts in Native American and 
                rural communities and are working to ensure our 
                investments are coordinated, effective, and focused on 
                those most in need. To help build healthy families and 
                communities and provide our youth with strong role-
                models, I launched the President's Fatherhood and 
                Mentoring Initiative. First Lady Michelle Obama and I 
                have also established mentoring programs within the 
                White House, pairing staff with young men and women in 
                the Washington, D.C., area. For information and 
                resources about mentoring opportunities, I encourage 
                all Americans to visit: www.Serve.gov/Mentor.

                Many Americans have realized their promise because a 
                mentor encouraged them to reach for new heights and 
                guided them along the path to achievement. The 
                contributions of these engaged adults extend beyond the 
                lives they touch and have a lasting impact that 
                strengthens our country and our future.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim January 2011 as 
                National Mentoring Month. I call upon all public 
                officials, business and community leaders, educators, 
                and Americans across the country to observe this month 
                with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

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

[FR Doc. 2010-32617
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