International Mentor Theme Song Recognized By WHITE HOUSE!

Sammie Lee Hill, actor/songwriter was born in San Francisco, California, in 1950, and was raised in north Richmond. He is currently working at Richmond High School in the capacity as Community Relations Worker. He is also a mentor at his school and teaches workshops for students in music publishing and copyrights. Sammie has been mentoring about 40-50 students per school year. His success as a Lyricist has earned him numerous awards on a national and international level. In fact, he received recognition from the WHITE HOUSE with a letter of praise from President George W. Bush for writing this poignant mentoring song. Also, he received a special recognition popular songwriter’s award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). This particular award was recognized for the “International Mentor Theme Song” for its unique prestigious value for children across the Globe. This same song was endorsed and adopted on September 14, 2004, as the International Mentor Theme Song for the Youth Empowerment Seminars in New Zealand. Also, the song was endorsed and adopted by Mentors International, Inc, on December 30, 2003. In fact, Sammie was recently nominated for an “International Award” for the 2005, World of Children, Inc. This song is his contribution for World Peace and he made a pledge to donate portion of the proceeds from the mentor song to youth and mentoring programs, which will assist students on an educational level for higher learning. 

This poignant song is the official state of California “Mentor Appreciation Day” theme song. The Bill (ACR 122) was authored by Senator Tom Torlakson and was chaptered by the Secretary of state on April 26, 2000. In fact, this is the first-ever “International Mentor Theme Song” in World’s History. Sammie believe that the song will eventually be placed in the “GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS. The song made the “Runners Up” in the 2004 UK Songwriter’s Contest and is being considered for the “Song For A Better World” cd, which is part of the WORLD MUSIC FOUNDATION and the UNITED NATIONS. In fact, MENTORS MAGAZINE was so inspired with the material; they did a cover story on Sammie and his incredible song in September ’04. On January 1, 2006, during National Mentor Month; Sammie was interviewed on WTQT 94.9 radio talk-show in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In fact, the producers were so inspired with Sammie’s material; they have invited him to speak on their television show in May ’06. This poignant song is dedicated to all mentees and mentors across the globe.  The song will be used as the title song in a worldwide documentary entitled “Touched By A Mentor” which is currently in production. Also, the song will be used as the co-theme song for a motion picture called “The Mentor” which will begin filming May ’06. 

Sammie is a member in good standing with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. He is also a distinguished member of the Songwriter’s Guild of America, the International Society of Poets and the Screen Actors Guild. He played the role of a uniform Police Sergeant Background/Principle actor on the “Nash Bridges” television show for the entire six seasons with Don Johnson and Cheech Marin. Sammie has also been in several films and television commercials. He will also play a role as a Police Sergeant in the upcoming motion picture “The Mentor.” Sammie’s agent is Chandra Bourne of CASTIMAGES in Sacramento, California.

Special Recognition: Sammie co-wrote two additional international songs with his Los Angeles Music Composer, Dean Andre. The songs are called "You'll Always Be My Woman" and "We Can Change The World." The songs are available on the major OnLine Music Stores: iTunes, Amazon MP3, eMusic, Rhapsody, Napster & Groupie Tunes. The album is called "PASSION" by Dean Andre.