PENNSYLVANIA, March 9 - WHEREAS, There are more than 800,000 social worker jobs in

our nation and the employment is projected to grow 6% from 2024

to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations; and

WHEREAS, Social workers have helped drive significant,

positive changes in our nation; and

WHEREAS, Social workers work in all parts of our society to

empower individuals to live to their fullest potential; and

WHEREAS, For generations, social workers have advocated for

positive changes that have made society a better place to live,

including urging policymakers to adopt the minimum wage, improve

workplace safety and enact social safety net programs that help

ameliorate hunger, homelessness and poverty; and

WHEREAS, Social workers are one of the largest groups of

mental health care providers in the United States, working daily

to help individuals, whether in person or remotely, overcome

substance use disorders and mental illnesses, such as depression

and anxiety; and

WHEREAS, Social workers remain prepared to aid our nation in

surmounting current and forthcoming challenges, enhancing health

care and mental health care for everyone and encouraging

lawmakers to consider comprehensive reforms; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of March 2026

as "National Social Work Month" in Pennsylvania and call upon

all residents of this Commonwealth to join the National

Association of Social Workers in celebration and support of the

social work profession.

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