Presidential Documents

209 

Federal Register 

Vol. 77, No. 1 

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 8768 of December 28, 2011 

National Mentoring Month, 2012 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

Every day, mentors help young Americans face the challenges of growing 

into adulthood. By setting a positive example and sharing their time, knowledge, and experience, mentors play an essential role in preparing our Nation’s 

youth for a bright future. During National Mentoring Month, we celebrate 

the contributions of all those who cultivate a supportive environment for 

the next generation, and we recommit to expanding mentorship opportunities 

across our country. 

At school and at home, in the library and on the field, mentors lift our 

youth toward their goals and ambitions. As a teacher, a relative, or a trusted 

friend, a mentor’s steady and dependable support can inspire a child to 

strive for success and instill in them the confidence to achieve their full 

potential. Mentorship strengthens our American family, and by teaching 

enduring values like diligence and self-discipline, we make a powerful and 

lasting investment in our youth, our communities, and our Nation. 

Across the Federal Government, we are working to ensure more young 

people have the opportunity to connect with a mentor. Last January, we 

partnered with businesses across America to launch the Corporate Mentoring 

Challenge, which calls on corporations to begin or expand mentoring programs that pair children with positive role models, foster leadership skills, 

and put them on the path to success in school and beyond. As part of 

our steadfast commitment to support our service members and their loved 

ones, we are funding new mentorship opportunities for children from military 

families. And we are continuing to engage faith and community groups 

to help recruit mentors who can guide our youth in education, employment, 

and engaged citizenship. For information and resources about mentoring 

opportunities, I encourage all Americans to visit: www.Serve.gov/Mentor. 

By lending a hand and serving as a mentor, countless individuals have 

empowered young Americans with the confidence, inspiration, and tools 

to lead rich and fulfilling lives. This month, I encourage adults to make 

an investment in our Nation’s future by helping a child discover the best 

in themselves. 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States 

of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution 

and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 2012 as 

National Mentoring Month. I call upon public officials, business and community leaders, educators, and Americans across the country to observe this 

month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. 


pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS4
210 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 1 / Tuesday, January 3, 2012 / Presidential Documents 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth 

day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand eleven, and of 

the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 

thirty-sixth. 

[FR Doc. 2011–33796 

Filed 12–30–11; 11:15 am] 

Billing code 3295–F2–P 


pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS4OB#1.EPS</GPH>