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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010818 National Mentoring Month1i �' 1P Denis Law Mayor Procta'mation Whereas, our success as a community depends on helping every child succeed in school and reaching their full potential in life, and we realize that young people need a solid foundation of support to help them become well-educated, confident, and productive citizens; and Whereas, Communities In Schools is the only dropout -prevention program in the nation proven to increase graduation rates, and this research shows that mentoring has beneficial and long- term effects on youth by increasing their chances of high school graduation and college attendance, and decreasing the likelihood of substance abuse and other risky behaviors; and Whereas, thousands of Renton's children are in need of a caring adult mentor in their lives, and closing this mentoring gap will require more investment, partnerships, and volunteers ready to make a difference in a child's life; and Whereas, National Mentoring Month is an opportunity to raise public awareness of the importance of mentoring, recognize the dedicated individuals who serve as mentors, and encourage more citizens to help build a brighter future for Renton's youth through mentoring; and Whereas, the mission of Communities In Schools of Renton is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life; 9Vow, therefore, I, Denis Law, Mayor of the City of Renton, do hereby proclaim January 2018 to be �VationaC�l�lentoring 9l�tonth in the City of Renton, in tribute to the many dedicated individuals who volunteer their time, compassion, and talents to mentor young people, and I encourage all citizens to join me in this special observance and to consider giving back to our community as mentors. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Renton to be affixed this 8th day of January, 2018. Denis Law, Mayor City of Renton, Washington Renton City Hall, 7th Floor 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 • rentonwa.gov