SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20
(By Senators Hunter, Redd, Caldwell, Mitchell, Unger, Ross, Rowe, Sprouse, Facemyer, Minear, Oliverio, Sharpe, Minard, Kessler, Edgell, Anderson, McCabe, Bowman, Bailey, Craigo, Jackson, Love and Tomblin, Mr. President)
Designating March, 2001, as "Professional Social Work Month". Whereas, Through the actions of social workers in the United States who saw injustice and inspired others to act, such public laws as Social Security, child labor laws, the minimum wage, the 40-hour work week, Medicare, unemployment insurance and the humane treatment of persons with mental illness were enacted for the betterment of our society; and
Whereas, West Virginia's professional social workers provide valuable services in the areas of health, mental health, child welfare and aging. They speak out on behalf of the poor, the vulnerable and the voiceless; and
Whereas, West Virginia's professional social workers assist individuals, families and children in coping with their problems and often help prevent crises, which aids in the conservation of community resources and lessens the burden on taxpayers; and
Whereas, West Virginia's professional social workers help protect our children and adults who are at risk of abuse and neglect; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates March, 2001, as "Professional Social Work Month"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the tremendous public service of West Virginia's professional social workers; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate commends our state's social workers who are lifelines for West Virginia's poor, vulnerable, ill, aged and voiceless citizens; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.