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House Resolution 707
By: Representative Gullett of the 19
th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Paulding County's social workers during National Social Worker Month; and
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for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Social Work is a profession truly dedicated to helping people; and3
WHEREAS, Social Workers are dedicated to enhancing well-being and helping meet the4
basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable in our society; and5
WHEREAS, Social Workers follow a Code of Ethics that calls on them to fight social6
injustice and respect the dignity and worth of all people; and7
WHEREAS, Social Workers meet people where they are and help people and communities8
reach their full potential; and9
WHEREAS, Social Workers positively touch the lives of millions of Americans each day10
and in a variety of places, including schools, hospitals, the military, child welfare agencies,11
community centers, and in local, state, and federal government; and12
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WHEREAS, Social Workers have helped people cope with death and grief and communities
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recover from natural disasters, including hurricanes, drought, and flooding; and14
WHEREAS, Social Workers are the largest group of mental healthcare providers in the15
United States, working daily to help thousands of Americans overcome mental illness.16
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that17
the members of this body commend Paulding County's social workers during this year's18
National Social Worker Month for their outstanding service on behalf of those in need as19
well as extend best wishes for continued success.20
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized21
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the22
public and the press.23
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