[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 115 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 115

 Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social 
                      Work Day on March 16, 2021.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 16, 2021

   Ms. Stabenow (for herself and Ms. Sinema) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, 
                          Labor, and Pensions

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social 
                      Work Day on March 16, 2021.

Whereas, for decades, social workers have dedicated their work to improving 
        human well-being and enhancing the basic needs of all people, especially 
        the most vulnerable;
Whereas the theme for Social Work Month 2021, ``Social Workers Are Essential'', 
        embodies the heroic contributions social workers have made to the United 
        States, including the work social workers have done to heal the United 
        States during the COVID-19 pandemic, racial unrest, economic 
        uncertainty, and political divisiveness;
Whereas social workers have always been present to help in times of crisis, 
        including by--

    (1) helping people overcome issues such as death and grief; and

    (2) helping people and communities recover from natural disasters, 
including fires, hurricanes, and earthquakes;

Whereas social workers have helped the United States live up to its value of 
        equality by successfully advocating for equal rights for all people, no 
        matter their race, sexual identity, gender, gender expression, culture, 
        or religion;
Whereas the social work profession is one of the fastest growing professions in 
        the United States, with nearly 800,000 people expected to be employed as 
        social workers by 2028;
Whereas social workers work in all parts of society to empower people to live to 
        their fullest potential;
Whereas school social workers have worked with families and schools throughout 
        the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure students reach their full academic and 
        personal potential;
Whereas social workers play a crucial role in the United States health care 
        system and have played a key role in the response of the United States 
        to the COVID-19 pandemic, including by helping individuals, families, 
        and communities cope with the epidemic;
Whereas, for generations, social workers have advocated for positive changes 
        that have made the United States a better place to live, including by--

    (1) urging policymakers to adopt the minimum wage;

    (2) improving workplace safety; and

    (3) enacting social safety net programs that help ameliorate hunger, 
homelessness, and poverty;

Whereas social workers, one of the largest groups of mental health care 
        providers in the United States, work daily to help people, whether in 
        person or remotely, overcome substance use disorders and mental 
        illnesses, including depression and anxiety; and
Whereas social workers stand ready to assist the United States in overcoming 
        present and future challenges, including by--

    (1) providing sufficient access to mental health and social care 
services;

    (2) ensuring that all individuals in the United States can meet their 
basic human needs; and

    (3) advancing racial equity and the dignity of all individuals: Now, 
therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and 
        World Social Work Day on March 16, 2021;
            (2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals and 
        groups who promote the importance of social work and observe 
        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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