HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-001RESOLUTION NO. 14-001
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2014, AS
~~NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has
made the following determinations:
1. Everyday, Big Brothers Big Sisters works to provide children facing adversity
with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships
that change their lives for the better, forever.
2. Mentoring is a proven, effective strategy that helps children by matching them
with a caring, responsible adult who can provide guidance and direction, and
build their confidence.
3. Research shows that mentoring has beneficial and long-term effects on youth
by increasing their academic engagement and decreasing the likelihood of
substance abuse and other, risky behaviors.
4. Dozens of St. Lucie County children are in need of a caring adult mentor in their
lives, and closing this mentoring gap will take more investment, partnerships,
and volunteers ready to make a difference in a child's life.
5. St. Lucie County recognizes that our success depends on helping every child
reach their full potential in life, and realizes that young people need a solid
foundation of support that will help them become well-educated, confident, and
productive citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that St. Lucie County does hereby
proclaim the month of January 2014 as °National Mentoring Month" in St. Lucie
County, Florida and call upon the people of St. Lucie County 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.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 7th day of January, 2014.
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