[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 240 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 240

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                        March 17, 2009.
Whereas social workers have the demonstrated education and experience to guide 
        individuals, families, and communities through complex issues and 
        choices;
Whereas social workers help people in all stages of life, from children to the 
        elderly, and in all situations from adoption to hospice care;
Whereas social workers are in schools, courtrooms, drug clinics, hospitals, 
        senior centers, shelters, nursing homes, the military, disaster relief, 
        prisons, and corporations;
Whereas social workers are dedicated to improving the society in which we live 
        and connecting individuals, families, and communities to available 
        resources;
Whereas social workers stand up for others to make sure everyone has access to 
        the same basic rights, protections, and opportunities;
Whereas social workers, such as Harry Hopkins, Frances Perkins, Whitney M. 
        Young, Jr., and Dr. Dorothy I. Height have been the driving force behind 
        important social movements in the United States and abroad;
Whereas, according to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor 
        Statistics, employment for social workers is expected to grow much 
        faster than the average for all occupations;
Whereas Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day, which is March 
        17, 2009, will build awareness of the role of professional social 
        workers and their commitment and dedication to individuals, families, 
        and communities everywhere though service delivery, research, education, 
        and legislative advocacy; and
Whereas the 2009 Social Work Month theme--Social Work: Purpose and Possibility--
        highlights the special characteristics of those who choose social work 
        as a profession, and underscores the goals of their work: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Professional 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 who are observing Professional 
        Social Work Month and World Social Work Day;
            (3) encourages the American people to engage in appropriate 
        ceremonies and activities to further promote awareness of the life-
        changing role of social workers;
            (4) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the millions of 
        caring individuals who have chosen to serve their communities through 
        social work; and
            (5) encourages young people to seek out educational and professional 
        opportunities to become social workers.
            Attest:

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