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Resolution No. 18-043,
RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH2018 AS PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH
WHEREAS, social workers are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of others and meeting the basic needs of alll
people, especially the most vulnerable in our society; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of 'Social Workers declared "Social Workers. Leaders, Advocates,
Champions!" as this year's theme for Social Work Month to turn the spotlight on the profession and highlight the
important contributions they make to society; and
WHEREAS, social workers are present throughout our society, including the government, schools, universities,
social service agencies, communities,the military, and in health care and mental health organizations; and
WHEREAS, social workers engage and bring together individuals, communities, agencies,and government to help
society solve some of the most pressing issues of the day; and
WHEREAS, social workers provide assistance to protect children and improve the social and psychological
functioning of children and their families; and'.
WHEREAS, social workers help children find loving homes and create new families through adoption; and
WHEREAS, soc'i'al workers assist older adults and their families to improve their quality of life and ability to live
independently as long a's possible, with access to quality services,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors, hereby declare the month of
March 2018 as Professional Social Work Month in Butte County to honor all social workers for their commitment to the
profession of social work; their dedication to the highest moral and ethical standards; and their practice of social work
with the competency of their profession,as their primary obligation,for the welfare of the individuals and families served.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 1.3x” day of March, 2018, by the following
vote:
,AYES:Supervisors Connelly, Wahl, Kirk,Teeter, and Chair Lambert
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
Sterne Lambert air
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Shari McCracken, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By:
Deput