IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 770 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month during March 2018 
and World Social Work Day on March 20, 2018. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 9, 2018 
Ms. LEE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
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. Advo-
cates. Champions.’’; 
Whereas social workers are— 
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(1) employed throughout society, including in gov-
ernment, schools, universities, social service agencies, the 
military, and health care and mental health organiza-
tions; 
(2) the largest group of providers of mental health 
services in the United States; and 
(3) present in times of crisis, helping— 
(A) individuals overcome issues such as the 
death of a loved one and grief; and 
(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 Ameri-
cans, Latinos, individuals who are disabled, individuals 
who are LGBTQ, and various ethnic, cultural, and reli-
gious 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 re-
spect to— 
(1) voting rights; 
(2) workplace safety; 
(3) the minimum wage; and 
(4) social safety net programs that help prevent pov-
erty and hunger; and 
Whereas social workers continue to engage and bring to-
gether individuals, communities, agencies, and units of 
government in order to help society address some of the 
most pressing current issues, including— 
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(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 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 that 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) 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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