HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-02 I01C Proclamation_Social Work MonthAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: March 2, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a motion approving receipt and file of Mayor’s
Proclamation of March 2026 as Social Work Month
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON:
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the mayor’s proclamation.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proclamation
PREPARED BY:City Clerk Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
I1C
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
PROCLAMATION
SOCIAL WORK MONTH 2026
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, Social Workers positively impact the lives of millions of Americans daily, in
hospitals, schools, child welfare agencies, community, centers, and within the federal, state and
local governments nationwide; AND,
BECAUSE, Social Workers follow a Code of Ethics that calls on them to stand for equity in
every community, uphold human dignity, and fight injustice; AND,
WHEREAS, Social Workers are on the frontlines defending vulnerable populations, including
immigrants, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and those facing discrimination or poverty, while
uplifting vital social safety net programs and ensuring the rights of everyone; AND,
CONSIDERING, Social Workers assist those navigating trauma, grief, and systemic biases, and
help people recover from natural disasters, public health crises, and other issues while
transforming their lives in encouraging ways; AND,
INASMUCH AS, Social Workers confront oppression and racism, advocate for human rights,
and advancing fair policies for all persons by obliterating barriers that prevent individuals, and
families from thriving; AND,
BECAUSE, the profession continues to grow, with more than 810,000 social workers in the
United States who transform lives by shaping a more just and compassionate society through
leadership, education, advocacy and direct practice;
NOW, THEREFORE, in recognition of the critical contributions of social workers across our
nation, I, Courtney Clarke, Mayor of Waukee, proclaim the month of March 2026 as National
Social Work Month, and call upon everyone to join the National Association of Social Workers –
Iowa Chapter in celebrating and supporting the vital work of Social Workers who uplift, defend,
and positively transform our communities each and every day.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed
my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Waukee to be
affixed this March 2, 2026.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor