Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Youth Mentoring Month, which we celebrate in January. Established in 2002, Youth Mentoring Month celebrates the powerful impact of mentoring relationships and raises awareness about the need for more caring adults to become mentors in their communities. In 2006, I created a career development and mentorship program at Constitution High School in Philadelphia and, throughout the years, I have served as a mentor many times over. We often talk about mentoring in terms of the benefits to young people, but what surprises so many people about mentoring is the emotional satisfaction and benefits to the mentor. Whether it be through a classroom, an arts program, or a local youth sports team, mentors provide young people with the guidance and encouragement they need to find success and reach their full potential. As co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Youth Mentoring Caucus with Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler, I look forward to celebrating and promoting mentoring programs across our country. ____________________”