[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 6, 2016)]
[Presidential Documents]
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Vol. 81

Wednesday,

No. 3

January 6, 2016

Part IV





The President





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Proclamation 9385--National Mentoring Month, 2016



Proclamation 9386--National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention 
Month, 2016



Proclamation 9387--National Stalking Awareness Month, 2016
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                Proclamation 9385 of December 31, 2015

                
National Mentoring Month, 2016

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                At the heart of America's promise is the belief that we 
                all do better when everyone has a fair shot at reaching 
                for their dreams. Throughout our Nation's history, 
                Americans of every background have worked to uphold 
                this ideal, joining together in common purpose to serve 
                as mentors and lift up our country's youth. During 
                National Mentoring Month, we honor all those who 
                continuously strive to provide young people with the 
                resources and support they need and deserve, and we 
                recommit to building a society in which all mentors and 
                mentees can thrive in mutual learning relationships.

                By sharing their own stories and offering guidance and 
                advice, mentors can instill a sense of infinite 
                possibility in the hearts and minds of their mentees, 
                demonstrating that with hard work and passion, nothing 
                is beyond their potential. Whether simply offering a 
                compassionate ear or actively teaching and inspiring 
                curiosity, mentors can play pivotal roles in young 
                peoples' lives. When given a chance to use their 
                talents and abilities to engage in their communities 
                and contribute to our world, our Nation's youth rise to 
                the challenge. They make significant impacts in their 
                communities and shape a brighter future for coming 
                generations.

                My Administration is committed to fostering 
                opportunities for mentorship--because when our children 
                have strong, positive role models to look up to, they 
                grow up to be good neighbors and good fellow citizens. 
                Through the My Brother's Keeper initiative, we are 
                working with local governments, businesses, and 
                charitable organizations across our country to connect 
                more of our youth to effective mentoring programs and 
                support networks to reinforce the fact that all young 
                people are valued and to empower them with the skills 
                they need to reach their full potential. We have 
                achieved the highest high school graduation rate on 
                record--82 percent--and we remain focused on setting 
                high standards that will help our students graduate 
                ready for college and careers. In addition, we are 
                supporting job-driven training initiatives like 
                apprenticeships so our doers and dreamers can earn and 
                learn at the same time. And through First Lady Michelle 
                Obama's Reach Higher initiative, we are working to 
                ensure every student has the opportunity to pursue 
                their education and life goals.

                Every young person can benefit from having a mentor, 
                and all people carry unique ideas and experiences they 
                can employ as a mentor. I encourage all Americans to 
                visit www.Serve.gov/Mentor to learn more about 
                opportunities to make a lasting difference in the lives 
                of our youth. This month, let us pledge our support for 
                our Nation's young people, and let us honor those who 
                give of themselves to uplift our next generation. 
                Working together, we can provide every child with the 
                tools, guidance, and confidence they need to flourish 
                and succeed.

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                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 2016 as 
                National Mentoring Month. I call upon public officials, 
                business and community leaders, educators, and 
                Americans across the country to observe this month with 
                appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirty-first day of December, in the year of our Lord 
                two thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and fortieth.
                
                
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