SR 15 — A resolution to commemorate March 2025 as Social Work Month.

SR-15,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, March 19, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

15 SenatorsOffered by Senator Chang, Anthony, Bayer, Bellino, Brinks, Camilleri, Cavanagh, Cherry, Daley, Damoose, Geiss, Hauck, Hertel, Hoitenga, Huizenga, Irwin, Johnson, Klinefelt, McBroom, McCann, McMorrow, Moss, Santana, Shink, Singh, Victory, Webber and Wojno offeredA RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE MARCH 2025 AS SOCIAL WORK MONTH WHEREAS, People have entered the followingsocial resolution:work profession for generations because they genuinely care about helping improve the welfare of people, families, communities and our nation;

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Whereas, People have entered the social work profession for generations because they genuinely care about helping improve the welfare of people, families, communities and our nation;

and Whereas, This year’s social work month theme, “Social Work:

and Whereas,WHEREAS,The The social work profession has worked for generations Social Work_SR15_AA_1 cixksz 1 to improve living conditions in our nation, with social workers successfully pushing for Social Security, a 40-hour work week, Medicare, and a minimum wage;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Social workers have helped this nation live up to its values by successfully advocating for equal rights for all people, no matter their race, sexual identity, gender, gender expression, culture, or religion;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Social workers follow a code of ethics, which sets the primary mission of enhancing human well-being and meeting the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of those who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, In the United States, social work is one of the fastest growing professions, with more than 800,000 people expected to be employed as social workers by 2033;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, There are more than 30,000 licensed social workers in the state of Michigan alone, while 6,500 social work students are slated to join the workforce;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Social workers work in all parts of our societysociety- – including schools, social service agencies, veteran centers, and governmentgovernment- – helping people, families, and communities secure services and policies they need to thrive;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, They are also at the forefront of pressing issues our nation is addressing, including increased needs for mental health care, especially for children and adolescents, substance use disorder treatment, and increased economic and political division;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Social workers are one of the largest groups of mental health care providers in the United States and are pushing Social Work_SR15_AA_1 cixksz 1 for a Social Work Interstate Licensing Compact that will improve mental health care delivery in our nation;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, They help protect millions of children from abuse and neglect and provide services and support, which help strengthen families that are under stress, and help create new families through adoption;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Research proves that social workers in schools, hospitals, and assisted living facilities improve education and health outcomes, as well as the quality of life for students, patients, and residents;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Social workers stand ready to assist our nation in overcoming present and future challenges, including ending gun violence, improving health care and mental health care for all, and urging lawmakers to adopt immigration reforms;

now, therefore, be it ResolvedRESOLVED byBY theTHE Senate,SENATE, That the members of this legislative body commemorate March 2025 as Social Work Month;

and be it further Resolved,RESOLVED, That in recognition of the numerous contributions made by America’s social workers, we call upon all citizens to join the National Association of Social Workers in celebrating Social Work Month.

SocialAdopted Work_SR15_AA_1by cixkszthe Senate, March 19, 2025.

Secretary of the Senate