HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-030Resolution 1110.
RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 200$ AS
SOCIAL WORKER MONTH
WHEREAS, a proclamation was issued on March ?2, 19$4 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
tluough 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, 1'T YS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Butte, State
of California, hereby declare the month of March 2008 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 their primary
obligation, for the welfare of the individuals and families served.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 25th day of Mares 2008 Icy the following vote:
A,y~; Supervisors Connelly, Dolan, Kirk, Yamaguchi, and Char ~'osiassen
NOES: None
ABSENT: lone
NOT VOTING: None
CUR JOSIASSEN, Chair
and of Supervisors
ATTEST:
C. BRIAN HADDIX, ~ef Administrative Officer
And Clerk of the Boarfl of ~i ervisors ,~
By: