HR707: HR707 Paulding County's social workers during National Social Worker Month; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors social workers in Paulding County during National Social Worker Month. It lays out several reasons for the recognition, describing social work as a profession dedicated to helping people, especially the most vulnerable, and noting that social workers follow a code of ethics focused on fighting social injustice and respecting human dignity. The resolution notes that social workers serve in settings such as schools, hospitals, the military, child welfare agencies, and government, and that they are the largest group of mental health providers in the country. The House resolves to commend Paulding County's social workers and directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. It creates no new law, funding, or requirement.

• Formally commends Paulding County's social workers for their service during National Social Worker Month.
• Extends best wishes for continued success to Paulding County's social workers.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
• Creates no new legal requirement, funding, or ongoing program since it is a ceremonial resolution.

The resolution names Paulding County's social workers directly. It also references social workers broadly who work in schools, hospitals, the military, child welfare agencies, community centers, and government at all levels.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect; it is a symbolic statement from the Georgia House recognizing the work of social workers in Paulding County. Its main practical effect is that the Clerk of the House will distribute copies to the public and press.

• The whereas clauses describe social work as a profession focused on well-being, ethics, and helping vulnerable people, providing the rationale for the commendation.
• The resolving clause commends Paulding County's social workers during National Social Worker Month and wishes them continued success.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for public and press distribution.

1. 2025-03-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-21House Hopper (House)

• Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)Primary sponsor

• social workers
• Paulding County
• National Social Worker Month
• legislative commendation