Item B2County of Monroe
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor George Neugent, District 2
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Mayor Pro Tem David Rice, District 4
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Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
Heather Carruthers, District 3
Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
County Commission Meeting
January 18, 2017
Agenda Item Number: B2
Agenda Item Summary #2556
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 2
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Terri Colonna (305) 292 -4512
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation observing the month of
January, 2017 as National Mentoring Month and Take Stock in Children.
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National Mentor Month TSIC Proclamation for BOCC January 2017
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Kathy Peters Completed 01/03/2017 11:08 AM
Board of County Commissioners Completed 01/18/2017 9:00 AM
WHEREAS, January 2017 is recognized as National Mentoring Month during which we celebrate the
vital role mentors play in providing crucial support and guidance to our young adults as they grow and
develop into our next generation of citizens and leaders; and
WHEREAS, first established in 1995 in Florida, Take Stock in Children provides at -risk and
economically disadvantaged students extensive support, motivation and accountability to ensure they
graduate from high school and pursue their postsecondary education goals; and
WHEREAS, in Monroe County Florida, the non -profit Take Stock in Children is the premier scholarship
and mentoring organization which has served more than 800 students; and
WHEREAS, Take Stock in Children Monroe collaborates with community leaders and business partners,
as well as staff and key stakeholders to provide equal educational opportunities to all children despite
their socio- economic status; and
WHEREAS, the organization promises scholars the support of a caring mentor, in- school support, college
readiness services provided by college success coaches, and a college tuition scholarship upon high
school graduation; and
WHEREAS, during National Mentoring Month, Take Stock in Children Monroe commends and honors
its 270 volunteer mentors for the assistance, advice, and guidance they provide during weekly mentor
sessions, making a positive difference in the students' lives and improving their self - confidence and belief
that a college degree is attainable; and,
WHEREAS, the work of Take Stock Monroe mentors results in the high school graduation of 100% of
the Take Stock scholars, and the matriculation of 96% in post - secondary education, well over the
national averages; and
WHEREAS, the high level performance of its mentors has rewarded Take Stock Monroe with the highest
Gold Level designation for its student services, support, and mentoring; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I George R. Neugent do hereby recognize January 2017 as
National Mentoring Month and Take Stock in Children
And I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens, residents and visitors.
Witness my hand and seal of Monroe County, Florida this 18` day of January, 2017