Georgia CommonsHR 1921: Paulding County's social workers during National Social Worker Month; recognize
Last action March 25, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Paulding County's social workers for their work during National Social Worker Month, recognizing the 49 social workers employed by the county's Department of Family and Children's Services.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the 49 social workers employed by Paulding County's Department of Family and Children's Services during National Social Worker Month. The resolution praises social workers generally for helping vulnerable people, following a professional code of ethics, assisting communities after disasters, and serving as the largest group of mental healthcare providers in the country. It formally commends Paulding County's social workers for their service and wishes them continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and the press.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the 49 social workers employed by Paulding County's Department of Family and Children's Services.
- States support for social workers' role in helping vulnerable people and responding to disasters and mental health needs.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or allocate any state funding.
Who it affects
The resolution names and honors the 49 social workers employed by Paulding County's Department of Family and Children's Services. It has no direct legal or financial effect on any other group.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change any rights, duties, funding, or programs. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition of Paulding County's social workers, distributed publicly by the House Clerk.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe the role and history of social workers, including their work in disaster recovery and mental health care.
- The resolved clause formally commends Paulding County's social workers during National Social Worker Month for their service.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press.
From the bill
“Social Workers are the largest group of mental healthcare providers in the United States, working daily to help thousands of Americans overcome mental illness.”
“the members of this body commend Paulding County's social workers during this year's National Social Worker Month for their outstanding service on behalf of those in need”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
Topics
- social workers
- Paulding County
- child welfare
- legislative commendation