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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2005

Contact: Marisa Ramirez
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The Rev. Dr. William A. Lawson, retired pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, will be the keynote speaker at an awards breakfast to recognize accomplishments and contributions of Houston area social workers. With a theme of “Reconciling Our Differences: Let’s Make It Happen,” the 5th Annual Greater Houston Area Social Work Awards Breakfast is planned for Friday, March 4 at the UH-Hilton Hotel.

“By pulling together all of the professional social work organizations in the Houston area we are saying we’re all a part of the same great cause,” said Paul Raffoul, associate dean of the UH Graduate School of Social Work. “We will honor and celebrate the efforts of all social workers.”

The Rev. Lawson, an ardent supporter of dialogue and collaborations, will speak about the need to build consensus and cultivate new partnerships for the good of the community. More than 300 area social workers and other community leaders are expected to attend.

The University of Houston Graduate School of Social Work is a sponsor of the event, which will feature the award for Social Worker of the Year. March is National Social Work Month.

WHAT: The 5th Annual Greater Houston Area Social Work Awards Breakfast, “Reconciling Our
Differences: Let’s Make It Happen,” featuring The Rev. Dr. William A. Lawson

WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to Noon, Friday, March 4, 2005

WHERE:University of Houston Hilton Hotel. For directions and parking information please visit
http://www.uh.edu/campus_map/buildings/CHC.html

For more information on the UH Graduate School of Social Work, please visit http://www.sw.uh.edu/

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