Travis County Commissioners Court
March 3, 2009,
Item 4
4 is to approve resolution recognizing the month of March, 2009, as professional social work month in Travis County.
>> ms.
flemming, should I read?
>> read.
>> reads whereas socioworkers stand up for others to make sure everyone has access to the same basic rights, protections and opportunities whereas social workers have been the driving force behind important social movements in the united states and abroad.
whereas social workers connect individuals families and communities to available resources, whereas social workers have the right education, licensure and experience to guide individuals families and communities that -- in complex issues and choices, whereas professional social workers help individuals, families and children cope with problems and prevent trouble saving their community and taxpayers money in the long run.
and whereas social workers help people help themselves.
wherever and whenever needed most, particularly in Travis County.
social workers provide services through the courts, corrections, probation, health and human services, and veterans services.
child protective services, research and planning and many other settings such as private practices, family counseling, nursing homes, hospices, mental health programs, hospitals, schools, universities, prisons, corporations, as well as public and private agencies.
social workers are everywhere.
now therefore be it resolved that by the -- by the Travis County Commissioners court, that all citizens of Travis County are urged to recognize professional social workers for their commitment and dedication to individuals, families and communities through advocacy, service delivery, research and education, by observing March 2009 as professional social work month in joining the national association of social workers and celebration in support of the social workers and the social work profession, I move approval.
>> second.
>> good morning.
>> good morning.
the social workers look real energetic, don't they?
>> [indiscernible]
>> hi, I'm
>> [indiscernible] an intern at Travis County health and human services.
>> I just wants to thank you.
>> thank you all for all you do.
they don't talk a whole lot.
they work a whole lot.
>> social workers listen, they don't talk much.
>> any other comments?
>> good morning, judge and economics.
>> [indiscernible] with Travis County health and human services veterans services.
there are several social workers here representing different programs, many others as you read in the proclamation doing their work in their offices and we all want to thank you very much for the recognition.
appreciate it.
>> thank you all.
>> let's get your names if you -- if you don't have a statement to give us, give us your name.
that way we will know who to call if we need your help.
>> mcclain
>> [indiscernible] social worker with the health and human services veterans services.
>> hello, I'm whitney white an intern at the Travis County probate court.
>> dalton Davis, also an intern at the Travis County probate court and a social worker major at the university of Texas.
>> christie moffat,.
>> mike gel lms licensed master social worker with the Travis County probate court and
>> [indiscernible] with the Texas Austin region.
>> are you a social worker or a social worker supervisor.
>> I am a social worker, a proud social worker supervisors
>> [laughter]
>> thanks to everybody.
>> all in favor?
that passes by unanimous vote.
thank you very much.
>> [ applause ]
>> we have this beautiful proclamation for y'all.
y'all deserve much, much more.
but the law prohibits us from giving it to you
>> [laughter] thank you.
>> thank you very much.
are noticed paid internships?
>> oh, no.
>>
>> [laughter]
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