National Mentoring Month, 2009 (2008-12-30)
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
During National Mentoring Month, we recognize the millions of individuals who dedicate themselves to making a difference in the lives of others, and we underscore our commitment to supporting these soldiers in America’s armies of compassion.
Every day across our great Nation, men and women of many different backgrounds work to inspire our next generation of leaders. By sharing their time and experiences, mentors help instill important values that encourage America’s youth to set high goals and achieve their dreams. Mentors demonstrate that the strength of our Nation lies in the hearts and souls of our citizens and that a positive influence in someone’s life helps them secure a more hopeful future.
My Administration has been committed to building a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility. Through the Mentoring Children of Prisoners program, volunteers help provide consistent guidance and support so that these children can lead lives of opportunity and achievement. The USA Freedom Corps is strengthening mentoring opportunities in America and spreading a message of hope across our Nation. The Helping America’s Youth initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, motivates caring adults to connect with youth to help them to grow up to be responsible and successful adults. By working together, we can enrich the lives of our next generation and continue a legacy of kindness and encouragement.
I appreciate our Nation’s mentors and all those who contribute to their community by helping to change a child’s life. For more information on volunteering to be a mentor, visit volunteer.gov. During National Mentoring Month, we honor the many Americans who have touched the lives of others with their compassion, and we reflect on their efforts toward building a stronger and brighter future for all.
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 2009 as National Mentoring Month. I call upon the people of the United States 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
GEORGE W. BUSH
在全国指导月期间，我们认识到，数百万人为改变他人的生活默默奉献着。我们强调曾经给美国军队的承诺。
每天，在全国各地到处都有不同背景的男男女女激励着下一代。通过分享自己的时间和经历，指导者们给美国的年轻人灌输了重要的价值观念，鼓励他们设立崇高的目标，追求自己的梦想。指导者们的工作表明，我们国家的力量在于所有的公民都全心全意为国家服务，他们积极影响着其他人的生活，帮助他们寻找更加充满希望的未来。
我的政府曾经承诺建立服务，公民和责任的政府。通过监狱儿童指导计划，志愿者们提供了无私的指导和支持，所以孩子们可以过上充满机会和收获的生活。美国自由队增加了美国的指导机会，在全国范围内传达充满希望的信息。帮助美国的年轻人的活动是由第一夫人劳拉-布什发起的，激励充满爱心的成年人跟年轻人建立联系帮助他们成长为有责任感和成功的成年人。通过一起工作，我们可以丰富下一代的生活，继续传播友好和鼓励的遗产。
我感激全国的指导者和所有通过改变孩子的生活来为社区做贡献的人。要了解更多关于做指导者的信息，可以登录volunteer.gov。在全国指导月期间，我们感谢那些充满怜悯之心，努力帮助其他人的美国人，我们一定可以创造更光明美好的未来。
现在，我，乔治-布什，通过宪法和美国法律赋予的权利，宣布2009年1月为全国指导月。我呼吁所有美国人民认识到指导活动的重要性，希望大家寻找机会为社区做指导工作，用感激的活动和计划来度过这个月。
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