[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 30, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1994-S1995]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 117--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF PROFESSIONAL 
              SOCIAL WORK MONTH AND WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY

  Ms. STABENOW (for herself, Mr. Begich, Mr. Brown of Ohio, Mr. Levin, 
Mr. Cochran, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Sanders, and Mr. Johnson of South 
Dakota) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:

                              S. Res. 117

       Whereas social work is a profession of hope, grounded in 
     practical problem-solving expertise;
       Whereas social workers are positive change agents who 
     dedicate their careers to helping people transform their 
     lives and improving environments to make that transformation 
     possible;
       Whereas more than 640,000 trained social work professionals 
     in the United States work tirelessly to provide resources and 
     guidance that support social functioning in agencies, 
     hospitals, hospices, schools, universities, legislatures, 
     private practices, corporations, and the military;
       Whereas social workers have education and experience to 
     guide individuals, families, and communities through complex 
     issues and choices;
       Whereas social workers stand up for others to make sure 
     that everyone has access to the

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     same basic rights, protections, and opportunities;
       Whereas social workers have been an important force behind 
     several significant social movements in the United States;
       Whereas social workers are on the frontlines, responding to 
     such human needs as homelessness, poverty, family breakups, 
     mental illness, physical and mental disability, substance 
     abuse, domestic violence, and many other issues;
       Whereas Professional Social Work Month and World Social 
     Work Day, which is March 15, 2011, build awareness of the 
     role that professional social workers play in the community 
     and the wide range of contributions social workers make 
     throughout their careers; and
       Whereas the 2011 Professional Social Work Month theme, 
     ``Social Workers Change Futures'', showcases the expertise 
     and dedication of professional social workers in helping to 
     improve lives: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (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 the people of the United States to engage in 
     appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote further 
     awareness of the life-changing role which 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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