IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 519 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and 
World Social Work Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 13, 2014 
Ms. LEE of California (for herself, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. GUTIE´RREZ, Mr. 
MCGOVERN, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. NORTON, Ms. 
MOORE, Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, 
Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. HOLT, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. 
GRIJALVA, Ms. BORDALLO, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. HONDA, Mr. RUSH, 
Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, Ms. TITUS, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. 
LEWIS, Ms. BASS, Mr. BARBER, and Mrs. CHRISTENSEN) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education 
and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Professional 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 soci-
ety; 
Whereas social work pioneers helped lead the Nation’s strug-
gle for social justice; 
Whereas social workers know that poverty and trauma can 
create lifelong social and economic disadvantages; 
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Whereas social workers know that discrimination of any kind 
limits human potential and must be eliminated; 
Whereas social workers stand up for individuals and support 
diverse families in every community; 
Whereas social workers help people in every stage of life func-
tion better in their environments, improve their relation-
ships with others, and solve personal and family prob-
lems; 
Whereas all children have the right to safe environments and 
quality education; 
Whereas dignity and care giving for older adults help define 
a Nation’s character; 
Whereas veterans and their families need community support 
to ensure successful transitions after service; 
Whereas access to mental health treatment and health care 
services saves millions of lives; 
Whereas social workers are change agents who put the ideals 
of citizenship into action every day; 
Whereas social workers believe in shared prosperity and op-
portunity for everyone; 
Whereas social work research and advocacy turn community 
needs into national priorities; 
Whereas social workers celebrate the courage, hope, and 
strength of the human spirit throughout their careers; 
and 
Whereas March is recognized as Professional Social Work 
Month and World Social Work Day is recognized on 
March 18, 2014: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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•HRES 519 IH 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Profes-
sional Social Work Month and World Social Work 
Day; 
(2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individ-
uals and groups who promote the importance of so-
cial work and observe Professional Social Work 
Month and World Social Work Day; 
(3) encourages individuals to engage in appro-
priate ceremonies and activities to promote further 
awareness of the life-changing role that social work-
ers play; and 
(4) recognizes with gratitude the contributions 
of the millions of caring individuals who have chosen 
to serve their communities through social work. 
Æ 
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