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Tarrant County commissioners adopt amended Social Work Awareness proclamation after brief but heated debate

2575637 · March 12, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners voted 3–2 to approve a proclamation recognizing National Social Work Awareness Month with an amendment that prompted objections from some public commenters and social work staff.

A majority of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted 3–2 to adopt a proclamation recognizing March as National Social Work Awareness Month, after the court approved an amendment earlier in the meeting.

The amended proclamation drew sharp remarks during the public comment period from social work staff and family members who said the body should avoid inserting politics into professional recognition. Dorel Walker, identified in the meeting…

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