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IL SR0148

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/30/2017

Primary Sponsor

Cristina Castro

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates March 2017 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
  • Acknowledges approximately 650,000 social workers nationally and over 20,000 in Illinois working across government, schools, healthcare, military, and private practice
  • Highlights social workers' advocacy for civil rights, mental health services, disaster relief, and policies including the Voting Rights Act, Violence Against Women Act, Affordable Care Act, and Social Security
  • Directs presentation of resolution to the National Association of Social Workers-Illinois Chapter

Legislative Description

SOCIAL WORK MONTH

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

3/30/2017

Committee Referrals

State Government2/28/2017
Assignments2/9/2017

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