[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 519 Introduced in House (IH)]

113th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 519

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


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 13, 2014

 Ms. Lee of California (for herself, Ms. McCollum, Mr. Gutierrez, 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

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                               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 society;
Whereas social work pioneers helped lead the Nation's struggle for social 
        justice;
Whereas social workers know that poverty and trauma can create lifelong social 
        and economic disadvantages;
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 function better in 
        their environments, improve their relationships with others, and solve 
        personal and family problems;
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 opportunity 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--
            (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 observe 
        Professional 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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