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MI HR0245

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Marcia Hovey-Wright

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates March 2016 as Social Work Month in Michigan to recognize the social work profession and its contributions to society
  • Acknowledges social work as one of the fastest-growing careers in the United States with more than 640,000 members
  • Highlights social workers' roles across multiple sectors including government, schools, mental health facilities, military, and social service agencies
  • Recognizes social workers' historical contributions to advancing equal rights and advocating for programs such as Medicaid, Social Security, Civil Rights Act, and Voting Rights Act
  • Celebrates social workers' current efforts in child and family services, school support, elder care, mental health treatment, and disaster relief

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare March 2016 as Social Work Month in the state of Michigan.

Social Work Month

Last Action

Adopted

3/10/2016

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