[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 46 (Wednesday, March 18, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S1633]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 103--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF SOCIAL WORK 
                    MONTH AND WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY

  Ms. STABENOW (for herself, Ms. Mikulski, and Mr. Franken) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:

                              S. Res. 103

       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 have helped lead the struggle 
     for social justice in the United States and have helped pave 
     the way for positive social change;
       Whereas social workers are key employees at the Federal, 
     State, and local levels of government and work to expand 
     policies and practices that promote equity and social justice 
     for all people;
       Whereas social workers stand up for individuals and support 
     diverse families in every community;
       Whereas social workers continue to work to improve the 
     rights of women, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender 
     (``LGBT'') community, and communities of color;
       Whereas social workers know from experience that 
     discrimination of any kind limits human potential and must be 
     eliminated;
       Whereas social workers know from experience that poverty 
     and trauma can create lifelong social and economic 
     disadvantages;
       Whereas social workers help people in every stage of life 
     function better in their environments, improve relationships 
     with others, and solve personal and family problems;
       Whereas all children have the right to safe environments 
     and quality education;
       Whereas dignity and caregiving for older adults help define 
     the character of a nation;
       Whereas veterans and the families of veterans need 
     community support to ensure successful transitions after 
     service;
       Whereas access to mental health treatment and health care 
     services saves millions of lives;
       Whereas research has shown that all people, no matter the 
     circumstance, may at some point in their lives need the 
     expertise of a skilled social worker;
       Whereas social workers celebrate the courage, hope, and 
     strength of the human spirit throughout their careers;
       Whereas March is recognized as Social Work Month; and
       Whereas World Social Work Day is recognized on March 18, 
     2015: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) supports the goals and ideals of 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 
     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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