Dated: January 26, 2022
RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH
January 26, 2022
WHEREAS, January 2022 will mark the 20th anniversary of National Mentoring Month, an annual campaign to focus attention on the need for mentors, as well as how each of us can work together to increase the number of mentors to help ensure positive outcomes for our young people; and
WHEREAS, South San Francisco honors volunteer mentors who support young people by showing up for them every day and demonstrating their commitment to helping them thrive; and
WHEREAS, mentoring programs like the Boys and Girls Club of South San Francisco make our communities and our state stronger by driving impactful relationships that increase social capital for young people and provide invaluable support networks; and
WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, mentoring programs have stepped up to fill gaps for young people and families, connecting them with resources and ensuring that mentoring relationships continue virtually to ensure that physical distancing does not mean social disconnection; and
WHEREAS, mentoring plays a pivotal role in career exploration and supports workplace skills by helping young people set career goals, equipping mentors with the skills needed to open the professional growth of young people, and drives positive outcomes for young people and businesses; and
WHEREAS, quality mentoring promotes healthy relationships and communication, positive self-esteem, emotional well-being, and growth of a young person and their relationships with other adults; and
WHEREAS, National Mentoring Month is the time of year to celebrate, elevate and encourage mentoring across our state and recruit caring adult mentors in South San Francisco.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco do hereby proclaim January 2022, as National Mentoring Month in South San Francisco.
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Mark Nagales, Mayor
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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James Coleman, Councilmember
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember