84R6345 CJM-D
By: Naishtat H.R. No. 304
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Social workers contribute immeasurably to the
well-being of Texas residents, and these dedicated men and women
are being honored during March 2015 with the observance of
Professional Social Work Month; and
WHEREAS, For more than a century, social workers have helped
individuals overcome life's most difficult challenges by providing
them with the knowledge, skills, and assistance necessary to build
a brighter future; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to the ideals of shared prosperity
and equal opportunity for all, early social workers in the United
States fought for progressive reform and played an essential role
in the establishment of Social Security, Medicare, and other core
programs that protect all U.S. citizens; and
WHEREAS, Through their determined advocacy, social workers
have also helped bring about greater protections for children and
improved treatment for people suffering from physical disabilities
and mental illness; moreover, members of the profession reach out
to the elderly, veterans, and other underserved groups, and they
are frequently called on to assist those suffering from poverty,
discrimination, and abuse; and
WHEREAS, According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
social work is one of the fastest-growing careers in the nation,
with more than 650,000 Americans holding degrees in the field;
these skilled professionals undergo extensive training and are
employed in schools, hospitals, prisons, government and private
agencies, and numerous other settings; and
WHEREAS, A nation's character is defined by its treatment of
its most vulnerable citizens, and social workers in the Lone Star
State and beyond are indeed deserving of respect and appreciation
for their tireless efforts to improve the lives of individuals and
families in need; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 2015 as Professional Social Work
Month and commend the members of this vital profession for their
hard work and many accomplishments; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas chapter of the National Association of
Social Workers as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
Representatives.