RESOLUTION NO. 180318
Recognizing the need to increase
public awareness to the importance and benefits of mentoring youth in the
community.
WHEREAS, Men of
Vision and Empowerment MOVE was established on April 24, 2013, and Ladies of
Vision & Empowerment LOVE was established on April 24, 2014, with the
mission of moving young boys and girls towards maturity and security in
education and economics as they practice etiquette in employment and
entrepreneurship to empower community unity; and
WHEREAS, MOVE
and LOVE give youth an opportunity to do their part to strengthen our nation by
providing youth with long‐term
quality mentoring that is proven to help them reach their full potential; 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,
research has shown that youth engaged in one‐to‐one, professionally
supported mentoring programs, like MOVE and LOVE are more likely to make
positive choices in their lives and stay on track for their future; and
WHEREAS,
mentoring strengthens the economic and social well-being of our communities by
helping young people fulfill their potential while helping maintain healthy
families and promoting more vibrant communities; and
WHEREAS, we as
community leaders recognize the value that mentors have in building a strong
and sustainable community and young people need a solid foundation of support
that will help them become well-educated, confident, and productive citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor
and Council hereby recognize the need to increase public awareness to the
importance and benefits of mentoring youth; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in
testimony thereof and that a copy hereof be presented to DeJuana M. Lee with
the Mayor and Council recognizing the dedicated individuals who serve as
mentors, encouraging more citizens to help build a brighter future and a
stronger community for Kansas City’s youth.
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