Dated: February 22, 2023
RECOGNITION OF FEBRUARY AS NATIONAL
YOUTH LEADERSHIP MONTH
WHEREAS, the journey of Youth Leadership Month started in 1989 when a group of executives realized the need to train workers for leadership responsibility, and the need for employees to let go of their biases to function in harmony; and WHEREAS, this could be achieved by providing the next generation of leaders the training, guidance, and encouragement necessary for the workforce along with leadership skills; and
WHEREAS, our youth’s success is our future success; and youth leadership and mentor programs are proven to impact scholastic success; and WHEREAS, youth leaders can truly help shape the future of their community and school; and
WHEREAS, youth are stewards of the future and can lead by providing new ideas on community initiatives like sustainability, collaboration, and collective action; and
WHEREAS, youth leaders have been recognized as valuable partners in helping shape community identity; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco acknowledges the various leadership initiatives throughout the City and San Mateo County and would like to support collective action and sustainable communities by encouraging all school districts, cities, centers of higher learning, community organizations, and above all, youth, to continue their work in leading and shaping their communities and schools.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby proclaim February 2023 as National Youth Leadership Month.
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Mayor, District 3
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Mark Nagales, Vice Mayor, District 2
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember, District 1
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James Coleman, Councilmember, District 4
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember, District 5