[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 246 (Wednesday, December 26, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 72897-72898]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-6202]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 246 / Wednesday, December 26, 2007 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8212 of December 19, 2007

                
National Mentoring Month, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Millions of Americans lend their time, talent, and 
                energy to become mentors and make a difference in 
                children's lives. During National Mentoring Month, we 
                honor these caring individuals for their dedication to 
                changing our country one heart and soul at a time.

                By sharing their knowledge and experiences, mentors 
                serve as examples for young people and help teach them 
                the skills they need to succeed in life. They also 
                provide stability, instill important values, and build 
                confidence in those they assist. Mentors are soldiers 
                in the armies of compassion, and they encourage 
                children to set goals and achieve their dreams.

                My Administration is committed to helping our Nation's 
                children realize their full potential by expanding 
                opportunities for Americans to mentor. To raise 
                awareness of the challenges facing our youth and 
                encourage adults to connect with young people through 
                family, school, and community, First Lady Laura Bush is 
                leading the Helping America's Youth initiative. Through 
                the USA Freedom Corps, we are connecting individuals 
                with volunteer opportunities, including mentors who 
                work with young people in schools and community 
                organizations. By encouraging Americans to mentor, we 
                are doing our part to see that more of America's 
                children grow into strong, confident, and successful 
                adults.

                I appreciate all those who reach out to young people 
                and inspire future generations to pass on this rich 
                tradition that makes our country strong. I urge all 
                Americans to get involved in mentoring programs and to 
                visit the USA Freedom Corps website at volunteer.gov to 
                learn more about mentoring opportunities in their 
                communities. Together, we can build a culture of 
                service and foster a more compassionate society that 
                recognizes the value and purpose in every single human 
                life.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim January 2008 as National 
                Mentoring Month. I call upon all Americans 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.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                nineteenth day of December, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-second. 
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