HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-226RESOLUTION NO. 14-226
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2015 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:
Big Brothers Big Sisters works everyday 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. Many of St Lucie County's 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 by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of January 2015, as "NATIONAL MENTORING
MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board calls upon the people of the 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 16`h day of December, 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
CHAIR
APPROVED T L F M AND
CORRE
C UNTY A EY