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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,mentoring is a proven,effective strategy that helps children
and young adults by matching them with a caring,responsible adults who can
provide guidance and direction,and build their confidence;and
WHEREAS,mentors build character,encourage success,boost
confidence,lift expectations,and inspire young people to do their best,serving as
friends,role models,teachers,and sources of stability and support during a critical
time in a child's life;and
WHEREAS,mentoring strengthens our communities economic and social
well-being by helping young people fulfill their potential while helping maintain
healthy families and promoting more vibrant communities.
NOW,THEREFORE,I,SHELLY PETROLIA,Mayor of the City of Delray
Beach,Florida,on behalf of the City Commission do hereby proclaim January as:
National Mentoring Month
in the City of Delray Beach and call upon citizens to recognize the importance of
mentoring and to look for opportunities to serve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
seal of the City of Delray Beach to be affixed this 16 day of January 2020.
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