NASW San Jose Unit
We are excited to announce the presentation of NASW San Jose Unit's "Stand Up
for Others" 2008-2009 award to California Assembly Member Jim Beall, Jr. during
our Social Work Month meeting on Wednesday, March 18 at 6pm. Assembly Member Jim
Beall, Jr. has a very long history of fighting for social justice, and standing
up for children, families, seniors, and the disabled. From his web site at
http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a24/Biography/default.aspx :
"Jim Beall, Jr., was elected to the Assembly in November 2006 with 64 percent of
the vote. His dedication to improving the lives of our children, families, and
seniors has led him to fight for better health care and the efficient delivery
of social services. These goals are reflected in his legislation and in his
committee assignments. As Chair of the Committee on Human Services since 2007,
he has focused on bolstering the Safety Net for our elderly, poor and people
with physical and developmental disabilities, and combating hunger.
"We have an obligation to provide every Californian with the opportunity to
succeed,'' Assembly Member Beall says.

"And it all starts with guaranteeing our citizens sound and accessible health
care, a solid public education, and a helping hand when they deserve it. If we
give our people a strong foundation, our state will reap its benefits for
generation upon generation.''"
Please come to the March 18th meeting at 6pm and meet a California Champion of
Human Services and Social Work ideals, Assembly Member Jim Beall, Jr.
We will also be presenting at the same meeting our Annual NASW San Jose Unit
Social Worker of the Year 2008-2009 award. This year's recipient Amy D'Andrade
has really demonstrated a commitment to social work and social work causes on
many levels.
Food and desert will be provided. We only hope you will bring your enthusiasm
for our social work profession and be inspired!
Thelocation of the March 18th event at 6pm in in the SJSU University Room in the
Old Caffeteria at San Jose State University see online map at
http://www.cob.sjsu.edu/mis/map.html. Thanks and see you at this meeting!

Glenn Thomas LCSW
NASW San Jose Unit Chair