IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 157 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social 
Work Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 18, 2015 
Ms. LEE (for herself, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. TITUS, Mr. MCGOVERN, 
and Ms. MCCOLLUM) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
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 soci-
ety; 
Whereas social work pioneers helped lead the Nation’s strug-
gle for social justice and have helped paved 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 jus-
tice for all people; 
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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 LGBT community, and communities 
of color; 
Whereas social workers know from experience that poverty 
and trauma can create lifelong social and economic dis-
advantages; 
Whereas social workers know from experience that discrimi-
nation of any kind limits human potential and must be 
eliminated; 
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 research has shown that all people, no matter their 
circumstance, may at some time 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; 
and 
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Whereas March is recognized as Social Work Month and 
World Social Work Day is recognized on March 18, 
2015: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of 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 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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