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RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 2006 AS
SOCIAL WORKER MONTH
WHEREAS, a proclamation was issued on March 22, 1984 by President Ronald Reagan
proclaiming March as National Social Worker Month; and
WHEREAS, social work provides the front line of defense in the system of services
aimed at protecting children from neglect and abuse, in protecting the frail elderly and other
dependent adults from neglect, abuse, and exploitation; and
WHEREAS, social workers have the education and experience to guide individuals,
families, and communities through complex issues and choices; and
WHEREAS, social workers connect individuals, families and communities to available
resources; and
WHEREAS, social workers are dedicated to improving the society in which we live; and
WHEREAS, social workers are positive and compassionate professionals; and
WHEREAS, social workers stand up for others to make sure everyone has access to the
same basic rights, protections, and opportunities; and
WHEREAS, social workers help people help themselves, whenever and wherever they
need it most.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Butte, State of California, hereby declares the month of March 2006 as Social
Worker Month in Butte County to honor these social workers for their commitment to the
profession of social work; their dedication to the highest moral and ethical standards; their practice
of social work with the competency of their profession and their regard as the primary obligation
the welfare of the individuals anal families served.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 14~' day of
March 2006 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Dolan, Houx, Xamaguchi and Chair.':Josiassen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
T OSIASSEN, Chair
ATTEST:
PAUL MCINTOSH, Chief Administrative Officer
and Cler~C of the Board of Supervisors
By:
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