House Engrossed

State of Arizona House of Representatives Fiftieth Legislature Second Regular Session 2012

HOUSE RESOLUTION 2009

 

A RESOLUTION

 

recognizing professional social workers for their outstanding contributions to society.

 

 

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Whereas, social workers are highly skilled and motivated professionals who dedicate their careers to helping people make positive changes in their lives; and

Whereas, there are more than 640,000 trained social work professionals in the United States and more than 10,000 in Arizona who work tirelessly in private and public social service agencies, hospitals, hospices, schools, universities, legislatures, private practices, corporations and the military; and

Whereas, social workers improve the fabric of society by advocating for accessibility, equality, fairness and care for individuals and families who are the most vulnerable in society; and

Whereas, social workers help people explore new opportunities in the face of serious life changes and challenges; and

Whereas, the social work profession was established more than one hundred years ago to help Americans overcome poverty, illness, addiction, abuse, discrimination and other adversities to reach their full potential; and

Whereas, the social work profession strives to change systems and customs that limit the ability of vulnerable individuals and groups to lead fulfilling and productive lives; and

Whereas, schools of social work train socially conscious people to make a real difference in the world through service and leadership; and

Whereas, social workers strengthen communities, expand options and work to facilitate humane changes in policies and legislation that improve lives of everyone; and

Whereas, social work professionals begin each day believing they will give an individual, a family or a community renewed hope in the future.

Therefore

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona:

That the Members of the House of Representatives recognize the social work profession for more than a century of contributions to American society and honor the many dedicated men and women in this profession for their commitment to bettering the world around them.

 

 

 

 

 

UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE HOUSE FEBRUARY 29, 2012.

 

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 29, 2012.