HomeMy WebLinkAbout011419 National Mentoring MonthI 1, A,14� Denis Law Mayor
Proclamation
Whereas, our success as a community depends on helping every child succeed in school and reach
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 core values of Communities In Schools of Renton are equity, opportunity, and
collaboration, and they are in schools to remove barriers, create opportunities, and help kids stay
in school;
Now, therefore, I, Denis Law, Mayor of the City of Renton, do hereby proclaim January 2019 to be
NationaC�Vtentoring Month
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 14th day of January, 2019.
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Denis Low, Mayor
City of Renton, Washington
Renton City Hall, 7th Floor 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 • rentonwa.gov