The meeting recognized the George Warren Brown School of Social Work's achievements and introduced Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, Secretary of Health and Human Services. Dr. Sullivan highlighted his background, including his role in founding Morehouse Medical School. He emphasized the importance of family and community in addressing social issues, praising the school's efforts in social work education. Dr. Sullivan discussed the Bush administration's initiatives, such as a $500 million funding increase for Head Start and efforts to strengthen families and communities. He stressed the balance between government support and community involvement in solving social problems, advocating for a national rebirth of voluntary giving and community engagement.