Bill Text: TX HR644 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing the month of March as Social Work Month and March 5, 2013, as Social Work Advocacy Day.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-13 - Reported enrolled [HR644 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR644-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 644

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Many dedicated social work professionals, including
members of the Texas Chapter of the National Association of Social
Workers, are gathering in Austin on March 5, 2013, to celebrate
Texas Social Work Advocacy Day, as part of a month-long observance
honoring the contributions of this vital occupation; and
WHEREAS, Each day, social workers address the emotional,
psychological, economic, and physical needs of millions of people;
they assist clients from all communities and in every stage of life
with a wide range of psychosocial services, helping them to
function better in their environments, solve their personal
problems, and improve their relationships with others; and
WHEREAS, With roots going back more than a century, the
social work profession has played an instrumental role in the
advancement of civil and human rights in the United States and the
rest of the world; modern social workers continue to advocate for
fairness and increased access to resources that benefit the most
people, while working to create pathways to full participation in
society; and
WHEREAS, Due to the increasing need for health and support
services, social work is one of the fastest-growing professions in
the country; social workers are employed in many different
industries and organizations, including public and private
agencies, hospitals and hospices, schools and universities,
businesses and foundations, and military branches and veterans
centers, as well as in local, state, and national elected offices;
and
WHEREAS, By empowering others to use their strength and
resilience to navigate life's challenges, these dedicated
professionals have made a positive difference in the lives of many,
and they are richly deserving of our gratitude and commendation;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March as Social Work Month and extend
a warm welcome to all those present on the occasion of Social Work
Advocacy Day on March 5, 2013; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Chapter of the National Association of
Social Workers as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
Representatives.
Naishtat
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
Alonzo Gooden Otto
Alvarado Guerra Paddie
Anchia Guillen Parker
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
Ashby Harless Perez
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
Bohac Herrero Pickett
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
Branch Huberty Raney
Burkett Hughes Ratliff
Burnam Hunter Raymond
Button Isaac Reynolds
Callegari Johnson Riddle
Canales Kacal Ritter
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
Clardy King of Parker Rose
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
Creighton Krause Simmons
Crownover Kuempel Simpson
Dale Larson Smith
Darby Laubenberg Smithee
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
Deshotel Longoria Strama
Dukes Lozano Taylor
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
Elkins Martinez Toth
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
Farrar Miles Villalba
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
Frank Moody Walle
Frullo Morrison White
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
Giddings Murphy Wu
Goldman Naishtat Zedler
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 644 was adopted by the House on March 5,
2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House