Bill > SR0015

This resolution commemorates March 2025 as Social Work Month, recognizing the critical role social workers play in addressing societal challenges and improving community well-being. The resolution highlights the profession's long-standing contributions to social progress, including advocating for landmark policies like Social Security, Medicare, and labor protections, as well as advancing equal rights for all people. It emphasizes that social workers follow a professional code of ethics focused on enhancing human welfare, with particular attention to vulnerable and marginally positioned populations. The resolution notes that social work is one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States, with over 800,000 workers expected by 2033, and that social workers are essential in diverse settings such as schools, social service agencies, veteran centers, and government institutions. By specifically calling attention to social workers' roles in addressing mental health, child protection, family support, and critical social issues like gun violence and healthcare access, the resolution seeks to honor the profession's compassionate and action-oriented approach. The resolution ultimately calls upon all citizens to join the National Association of Social Workers in celebrating Social Work Month and recognizing the profession's ongoing contributions to society.

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