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Cie ■ RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA, RECOGNIZING"WEAVING THREADS OF RESILIENCE&ADVOCACY:THE POWER OF SOCIAL WORK"THEME FOR 2013& THE DEDICATED WORK OF SOCIAL WORKERS the South Bend Common Council notes that approximately 650,000 individuals have chosen the field of social work as their profession in the United States; and Offenta each year the National Association of Social Work (NASW) selects a theme which reflects the ongoing and enduring goals of their profession, with this year' theme being "Weaving Threads of Resilience and Advocacy: The Power of Social Work";and social workers are professionals who are trained to help individuals struggling with many issues, obstacles and often tragedies;who provide access to a multitude of resources and options,including personal and public advocacy;and one of the bedrock foundations of social work is that it is "...a profession of hope"with countless social work professionals confirming that "...their work is about helping others move forward";and for over one hundred years, Social Workers have helped Americans deal with emotional,psychological,and economic challenges;and professionally trained Social Workers are known for daily helping their clients by using their training,strengths,resilience and self-advocacy to help navigate individuals;and Offemar, today, Social Workers are employed in many private and public agencies, hospitals, schools, universities, businesses, military branches, Veteran Centers, and hospice organizations by providing needed services,often during very trying situations. ova refoloo4*d ammon'aune yofe Ng/{rooa£giren4 lien <Adlana,adigeowo, Section I. The South Bend Common Council joins with many other governmental units across the nation in acknowledging the strength and determination of professionally trained Social Workers. Section II. The Common Council recognizes this year's national theme of"Weaving Threads of Resilience and Advocacy. The Power of Social Work",and the many contributions of America's 650,000 Social Workers provide on a daily basis throughout our country. Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect fro. •by the Council and approval by the Mayor. fter its adoption titorip istrict •li er J.Davis,6"District He ‘Pi?av' ,Jr.,r District Derek D.Dieter,At Large Valerie Schey,3rd District Gavin Ferlic, At Large Dr.Fred Ferlic,4th District Karen_L.White,At I arge Dr.David Varner,5th District �s�`� �---� Kathleen Cekanski Farrand,County Att'y John oorde,City Clerk Pete Buttigieg,Mayor of South Bend