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Acknowledging January 2012, as "National Mentoring Month" on their 11th Anniversary, and proclaiming January 26, 2012 as "Thank Your Mentor Day" -here in Philadelphia.
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WHEREAS, President Barack Obama recently declared January National Mentoring Month, stating that mentors set a "positive example and sharing their time, knowledge and experience" and "play an essential role in preparing our Nation's youth for a bright future"; and
WHEREAS, National Mentoring Month highlights mentoring and the positive impact it has on young lives; and
WHEREAS, This month-long outreach campaign focuses national attention on the need for mentors, as well as how each of us-individuals, businesses, government agencies, schools, faith communities and nonprofits-can work together to increase the number of mentors and assure brighter futures for our young people; and
WHEREAS, Mentoring programs can help to provide otherwise absent assistance and guidance to many young people who are without a caring and responsible adult mentor who can provide encouragement and support; and
WHEREAS, All young people have the potential to succeed in life and contribute to society, but not all children get the support they need to thrive; and
WHEREAS, National Mentoring Month is a extension of local opportunities to recruit encourage, and develop young minds within the work environments such as the City of Philadelphia's Student Internship Tax Credit; and
WHEREAS, While mentoring is not always formally organized, a structured mentoring experience can provide a trusting relationship that brings young people in need together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the character and strengths of the mentee; and
WHEREAS, A mentor is an adult who, along with parents, provides a young person with support, guidance, friendship, encouragement, reinforcement and constructive example; and
WHEREAS, Organizations must also take responsibility by...
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