HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 14
(By Delegate Palumbo, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Thompson, and Delegates
Anderson, Andes, Armstead, Ashley, Boggs, Border, Brown,
Browning, Burdiss, Campbell, Cann, Canterbury, Caputo,
Carmichael, Crosier, DeLong, Doyle, Ellem. Ellis, Ennis, Evans,
Fleischauer, Fragale, Frederick, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hatfield,
Hrutkay, Hutchins, Iaquinta, Kessler, Klempa, Lane, Long,
Manchin, Miley, C. Miller, J. Miller, Morgan, Moye, Overington,
Paxton, Pethtel, Pino, D. Poling, Porter, Rodighiero, Romine,
Rowan, Schadler, Schoen, Shaver, Sobonya, Spencer, Staggers,
Stalnaker, Stemple, Stephens, Tabb, Varner, Webster, Wells,
Williams and Wysong)
Designating January 30, 2008, as "Social Work Day."
Whereas, Social workers have the right education and experience
to strengthen and guide individuals, families and communities
through complex issues and choices; and
Whereas, Social workers bridge the gap for individuals,
families, and communities to available resources and services; and
Whereas, Social workers are dedicated to improving the society
in which we live through the shaping of numerous programs and
policies; and
Whereas, Social workers are positive and compassionate
individuals who make a significant impact on the well-being of
society; and
Whereas, Social workers stand up for others in overcoming
adversities to insure everyone has access to the same basic rights,
protections, and opportunities; and
Whereas, Social workers help people help themselves in many
settings, including private practices, family counseling centers,
courts, nursing homes, hospices, mental and behavioral health
clinics, child welfare agencies, hospitals, schools, universities,
prisons, corporations, legislatures, public and private agencies;
and
Whereas, Social workers have been the driving force behind
important social movements in the United States and abroad,
continuing today with the theme "Help Starts Here"; therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the House of Delegates hereby designates January 30,
2008, as "Social Work Day" in recognition of professional social
workers and their commitment and dedication to individuals,
families, and communities everywhere though legislative advocacy,
service delivery, research, and education; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the House of Delegates invites all
members of the West Virginia Legislature and all citizens of the
great State of West Virginia to join in recognizing and celebrating
the many dedicated professional social workers and students of
social work within our midst and across the state; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
prepare a certified copy of this resolution for the West Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
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