HR1921: HR1921 Paulding County's social workers during National Social Worker Month; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It highlights that Paulding County employs 49 social workers through its Department of Family and Children's Services and describes the broader role social workers play in helping vulnerable people, following a professional Code of Ethics, and assisting communities after disasters and during mental health crises. The resolution formally states that the House commends Paulding County's social workers during National Social Worker Month for their service and wishes them continued success. It also directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. It creates no new rights, funding, or legal requirements.

• Formally commends the 49 social workers employed by Paulding County's Department of Family and Children's Services.
• Recognizes National Social Worker Month and describes the general contributions of social workers to communities.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Creates no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a bill.

The resolution directly names Paulding County's social workers and the county's Department of Family and Children's Services. It does not impose duties or benefits on any other group, since it is a symbolic statement rather than a binding law.

Because this is a resolution rather than a bill, it has no practical legal effect on Georgians' daily lives. Its significance is symbolic: it publicly recognizes the work of Paulding County's social workers and puts the House's appreciation on the official record.

• The resolution's preamble (the 'WHEREAS' clauses) describes social workers' role in mental health care, disaster recovery, and helping vulnerable populations, but these are background statements, not enforceable provisions.
• The resolved clause states that House members commend 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 of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.

1. 2026-03-25House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-25House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-25House Hopper (House)

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

• social workers
• Paulding County
• National Social Worker Month
• child welfare