HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012001 - 2001-86 Board of Supervisors
Of
Contra Costa County, State of California
In the Matter of Declaring March 2001 as
Professional Social Work Month in Resolution 2001/86
Contra Costa County
WHEREAS, the social work profession is recognized throughout the United States as that
profession which best services the needy, the vulnerable, the disabled and the abused and
neglected populations, whether aged or children. Social workers must adhere to high
standards of practice which include specialized training, knowledge and skills,
understanding the diversity of cultures and communities, and meeting the expectations of
conduct established by the professional code of ethics; and
WHEREAS, Social workers in Contra Costa County assume many roles and
responsibilities, including child welfare worker, mental health clinical worker, medical social
worker, probation officer, adult protective services worker, therapist and supervisor. We
wish to honor their expertise and dedication in assisting others. Professional social
workers can and do make a difference in the lives of individuals. It is the largest group of
professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those individuals and families
whose lives have been disrupted; and
WHEREAS, the social work profession grew out of the social conditions of another era.
There continue to be new challenges that require new strategies to empower individuals
and families and ensure social responsibility; and
WHEREAS, it is of utmost importance to recognize the ongoing commitment of the people
who serve as social workers in our county so that they are celebrated for their dedication
and effectiveness in meeting the challenges of the past and the challenges of the present.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby declares
March, 2001 as "PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH" in Contra Costa County.
Passed and adopted on March 6, 2001, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
ayle B. Uiilkefii'a", Chair
John Gioia, District I Donna (erfier, District 3
P&k'DeSaulnier, District 4 Federal D. Glover, District 5
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
Copy of an order entered on the Minutes of said Board
of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this 6th day of March, 2001,
John Sweeten, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
and County Adi istrator.
'Strat,
BY: is
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Deputy lerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2001/86