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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Professional social workers are highly trained and |
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experienced individuals who take a holistic approach in caring for |
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individuals, families, and communities; and |
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WHEREAS, In particular, school social workers are dedicated |
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to helping schools fulfill their role as a setting for teaching, |
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learning, and developing young people, and they support the goal of |
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school districts to enhance student performance; they consult with |
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teachers and administrators and frequently participate on teams |
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within the school; and |
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WHEREAS, These diligent professionals also provide direct |
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services to both students and their families, including casework, |
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group work, classroom presentations, and crisis intervention and |
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consultation, and they make referrals to community agencies; school |
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social workers encourage parents to become active partners in their |
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child's academic success, and they help them develop the tools to |
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become positive role models; indeed, school social workers are a |
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key factor in the effective implementation of the parental |
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involvement provisions under the No Child Left Behind Act; and |
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WHEREAS, Linking schools, homes, and communities, school |
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social workers contribute vitally to the growth and success of |
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countless young Texans, and their tireless efforts are most |
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deserving of our deepest respect and gratitude; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 2007 as Professional Social Work |
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Month and honor social work practitioners across the state for |
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their steadfast commitment to helping others. |