06-R 088

2006 -- H 7712

Enacted 02/28/06

H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 28, 2006 AS "SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION DAY"

IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Representative Roger A. Picard

Date Introduced: February 28, 2006

     WHEREAS, Social work is a profession for those who possess a strong desire to help

improve folk's lives. Social workers help individuals function the best way they can in their

environment and in their relationships. They help to solve people's personal and family

problems; and

     WHEREAS, Social work education prepares students for work as professionally qualified

social workers. The goal is to help develop competent and accountable social workers who are

able to strengthen families and their communities; and

     WHEREAS, Employment of social workers is expected to increase faster than the

average for all occupations through 2010. Concern about crime, juvenile delinquency, and

services for individuals with physical, psychological, and cognitive disabilities, and individuals

and families in crisis is impelling the necessity for more social workers; and

     WHEREAS, Rhode Island College of Social Work, Providence College Department of

Social Work, Salve Regina University Department of Social Work, and the Community College

of Rhode Island Social Work Education are helping to fill the imminent call for future social

workers through comprehensive education and training programs; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby proclaims February 28, 2006 to be "Social Work Education Day"

in the State of Rhode Island. We encourage professors, teachers, principals, students and all of

the citizens of this state to participate in this day, acknowledging the wonderful education by

Rhode Island College of Social Work, Providence College Department of Social Work, Salve

Regina University Department of Social Work, and the Community College of Rhode Social

Work Education; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That this House recognizes and honors the great benefits and invaluable

service professionally trained social workers provide to the citizens of this state; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Rhode Island Chapter of the National

Association of Social Workers, Rhode Island College of Social Work, Providence College

Department of Social Work, Salve Regina University Department of Social Work, and the

Community College of Rhode Island Social Work Education.

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