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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 427 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 427

Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month during March 2018 
              and World Social Work Day on March 20, 2018.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 8, 2018

Ms. Stabenow submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
        the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month during March 2018 
              and World Social Work Day on March 20, 2018.

Whereas the profession of social work is--

    (1) dedicated to enhancing the well-being of others and meeting the 
basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable people in 
society; and

    (2) expected to grow faster than average relative to all professions 
over the next 6 years, with more than 649,000 individuals expected to be 
employed as social workers by 2024;

Whereas social workers embody the theme of Social Work Month in 2018, which is 
        ``Social workers: Leaders. Advocates. Champions.'';
Whereas social workers are--

    (1) employed throughout society, including in government, schools, 
universities, social service agencies, the military, and health care and 
mental health organizations;

    (2) the largest group of providers of mental health services in the 
United States; and

    (3) present in times of crisis, helping--

    G    (A) individuals overcome issues such as the death of a loved one 
and grief; and

    G    (B) individuals and communities recover from natural disasters, 
including floods and hurricanes;

Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the largest employers of 
        social workers who hold advanced degrees;
Whereas, for decades, social workers have pushed to ensure rights for all 
        people, including women, African Americans, Latinos, individuals who are 
        disabled, individuals who are LGBTQ, and various ethnic, cultural, and 
        religious groups;
Whereas the profession of social work has helped bring about some of the most 
        profound, positive changes in society over the past century, including 
        improvements with respect to--

    (1) voting rights;

    (2) workplace safety;

    (3) the minimum wage; and

    (4) social safety net programs that help prevent poverty and hunger; 
and

Whereas social workers continue to engage and bring together individuals, 
        communities, agencies, and units of government in order to help society 
        address some of the most pressing current issues, including--

    (1) immigration reform;

    (2) ensuring equal rights for all people;

    (3) providing affordable and good health care and mental health care 
for all individuals; and

    (4) protecting the environment: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month 
        during March 2018 and World Social Work Day on March 20, 2018;
            (2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals and 
        groups that promote the importance of social work and observe 
        Social Work Month and World Social Work Day;
            (3) encourages individuals to engage in appropriate 
        ceremonies and activities to promote further awareness of the 
        life-changing role that social workers play; and
            (4) with gratitude, recognizes the contributions of the 
        millions of caring individuals who have chosen to serve their 
        communities through social work.
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