HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03021999 - C13 The Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 99/78
DECLARING MARCH, 1999 AS
PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK
MONTH IN 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 includes have specialized training,knowledge and skills,understanding of 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 all of these professional social workers. 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 are now new challenges with welfare reform and other social changes that will 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 of the County
of Contra Costa, California,hereby declares March, 1999 "PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL
WORK MONTH" in Contra Costa County.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 2'day of March,
1999.
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"�h,*ciamilla, Chair
hnGioia,District I ��ayle B.UiIe-ma,District 2
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Donna Gerb$;r strict 3 `Mnrl-DeSaulnier,District 4
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this 2nd day of March,
1999.
PFM BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By:
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Deputy