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WHEREAS, a proclamation was issued on March 22, 1984 by President Ronald Reagan proclaiming March as
National Social Work 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 advocate far 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 declare the month of March 2011 as Social Work 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 15th day of March 2011 by the following vote:
AYES; Supervisors Connelly, Wahl, Kirk, Yamaguchi and Chair Lambert
NOES: Nane
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: NO~1e
Steve La rt, Chair
Board of upervisors
ATTEST:
Paul ~. Hahn, C ief,~.dministrative Office
And Clerly~f ~ d of Supervisors
By
RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 2011 AS
SOCIAL WORK MONTH