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IL SR1537

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Biss

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Origin

Senate

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates March 2016 as Social Work Month in the State of Illinois
  • Recognizes the social work profession's mission to enhance well-being and meet basic needs of vulnerable populations, with over 20,000 social workers in Illinois and 640,000 nationwide
  • Acknowledges social workers' contributions across multiple sectors including government, schools, mental health, veterans services, child welfare, and disaster relief
  • Recognizes social workers' historical advocacy role in securing major social programs including Medicaid, Social Security, Civil Rights Act, Voting Rights Act, and the Affordable Care Act
  • Directs presentation of a copy of the resolution to the National Association of Social Workers-Illinois Chapter in appreciation of their efforts

Legislative Description

SOCIAL WORK MONTH - MARCH '16

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

3/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/24/2016
Assignments2/18/2016

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