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

26 LC 112 4043 House Resolution 1921 By: Representative Gullett of the 19th A RESOLUTION Commending Paulding County's social workers during National Social Worker Month; and1 for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Social Work is a profession truly dedicated to helping people, and Paulding3 County employs 49 Social Workers through its Department of Fami ly and Children's4 Services; and5 WHEREAS, Social Workers are dedicated to enhancing well-being a nd helping meet the6 basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable in our society; and7 WHEREAS, Social Workers follow a Code of Ethics that calls on t hem to fight social8 injustice and respect the dignity and worth of all people; and9 WHEREAS, Social Workers meet people where they are and help people and communities10 reach their full potential; and11 WHEREAS, Social Workers positively touch the lives of millions of Americans each day12 and in a variety of places, including schools, hospitals, the military, child welfare agencies,13 community centers, and in local, state, and federal government; and14 H. R. 1921 - 1 - 26 LC 112 4043 WHEREAS, Social Workers have helped people cope with death and grief and communities15 recover from natural disasters, including hurricanes, drought, and flooding; and16 WHEREAS, Social Workers are the largest group of mental healthc are providers in the17 United States, working daily to help thousands of Americans overcome mental illness.18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19 the members of this body commend Paulding County's social worke rs during this year's20 National Social Worker Month for their outstanding service on b ehalf of those in need as21 well as extend best wishes for continued success.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized23 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the24 public and the press.25 H. R. 1921 - 2 -