National Mentoring Month, 2007

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Part VI

The President

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Proclamation 8092--National Mentoring Month, 2007

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Title 3--
The President

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.

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.