12-R166

2012 -- H 8002

Enacted 03/28/12

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

PROCLAIMING MARCH 28, 2012, AS "SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION DAY" IN THE

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Representatives Handy, Savage, Chippendale, Marcello, and Hearn

Date Introduced: March 27, 2012

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

improve peoples’ 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 by 16 percent during

the 2008-2018 decade, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Concern about

crime, juvenile delinquency, and services for individuals with physical, psychological, and

cognitive disabilities, and individuals and families in crisis are impelling the necessity for more

social workers; and

     WHEREAS, Rhode Island College School 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 Program are helping to fill the

pressing 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 March 28, 2012, 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 School 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 Program; 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 School 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 Program.

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