Bill Text: MI SR0109 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to commemorate March 2020 as Social Work Month.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-17 - Adopted [SR0109 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-SR0109-Enrolled.html
As adopted by
senate, March 17, 2020
senate resolution no.109
Senator Chang, Alexander, Brinks, Geiss and Polehanki offered the following resolution:
A resolution to commemorate March 2020 as Social Work Month.
Whereas, The social work profession is dedicated to enhancing an individual's well-being and helping meet the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable members of society; and
Whereas, Social workers truly embody this year’s social work month theme, “Generations Strong” by serving, advocating for, and empowering millions of people daily; and
Whereas, One of the fastest growing careers in the United States is social work with more than 650,000 people expected by 2024; and
Whereas, Social workers are the largest group of mental health care providers in the United States who work daily to assist people in overcoming substance abuse disorders and mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder; and
Whereas, Society's important issues are solved by social workers who engage and bring together individuals, communities, agencies, and governments; and
Whereas, Social workers have empowered this nation to live up to its ideals by successfully pushing for equal rights for all including women and people of color; and
Whereas, Profound and positive changes have been made with the guidance of social workers including voting rights, workplace safety, and social safety net programs to combat poverty and hunger; and
Whereas, Social workers help in schools, with families, and individuals to foster the full potential of all persons; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate March 2020 as Social Work Month; and be it further
Resolved, That we recognize the numerous contributions made by social workers across this state and the country and join in this celebration and support of the social work profession.
