House Resolution 106 - Introduced

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                                    H.R. ________ S.R. ________


  1  1                HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.    
  1  2                   BY  SMITH and FOEGE
  1  3 A Resolution to designate the month of March 2008 as
  1  4    Professional Social Work Month.
  1  5    WHEREAS, social workers have the necessary
  1  6 education and experience to guide individuals,
  1  7 families, and communities through complex issues and
  1  8 choices; and
  1  9    WHEREAS, social workers connect individuals,
  1 10 families, and communities to available resources; and
  1 11    WHEREAS, social workers are dedicated to improving
  1 12 the society in which we live; and
  1 13    WHEREAS, social workers are positive and
  1 14 compassionate professionals; and
  1 15    WHEREAS, social workers stand up for the rights of
  1 16 others, ensuring that everyone has access to the same
  1 17 basic rights, protections, and opportunities; and
  1 18    WHEREAS, social workers help people help
  1 19 themselves, whenever and wherever they need it most;
  1 20 and
  1 21    WHEREAS, social workers have been the driving force
  1 22 behind important social movements in the United States
  1 23 and abroad; and
  1 24    WHEREAS, social workers are committed and dedicated
  1 25 to individuals, families, and communities everywhere
  1 26 through service delivery, research, education, and
  1 27 legislative advocacy; NOW THEREFORE,
  1 28    BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
  1 29 That the House of Representatives recognizes and
  1 30 designates the month of March 2008 as Professional
  2  1 Social Work Month and calls upon all citizens to join
  2  2 with the National Association of Social Workers, Iowa
  2  3 Chapter, in celebration and support of social workers
  2  4 and the social work profession.
  2  5 LSB 5765HH 82
  2  6 jr/rj/8