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[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 103 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

114th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 103

 Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social 
                               Work Day.

_______________________________________________________________________

                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 18, 2015

Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Ms. Mikulski, and Mr. Franken) 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 and World Social 
                               Work Day.

Whereas the primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human 
        well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, especially the 
        most vulnerable in society;
Whereas social work pioneers have helped lead the struggle for social justice in 
        the United States and have helped pave the way for positive social 
        change;
Whereas social workers are key employees at the Federal, State, and local levels 
        of government and work to expand policies and practices that promote 
        equity and social justice for all people;
Whereas social workers stand up for individuals and support diverse families in 
        every community;
Whereas social workers continue to work to improve the rights of women, the 
        lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (``LGBT'') community, and 
        communities of color;
Whereas social workers know from experience that discrimination of any kind 
        limits human potential and must be eliminated;
Whereas social workers know from experience that poverty and trauma can create 
        lifelong social and economic disadvantages;
Whereas social workers help people in every stage of life function better in 
        their environments, improve relationships with others, and solve 
        personal and family problems;
Whereas all children have the right to safe environments and quality education;
Whereas dignity and caregiving for older adults help define the character of a 
        Nation;
Whereas veterans and the families of veterans need community support to ensure 
        successful transitions after service;
Whereas access to mental health treatment and health care services saves 
        millions of lives;
Whereas research has shown that all people, no matter the circumstance, may at 
        some point in their lives need the expertise of a skilled social worker;
Whereas social workers celebrate the courage, hope, and strength of the human 
        spirit throughout their careers;
Whereas March is recognized as Social Work Month; and
Whereas World Social Work Day is recognized on March 18, 2015: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and 
        World Social Work Day;
            (2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals and 
        groups who 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) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the 
        millions of caring individuals who have chosen to serve their 
        communities through social work.
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