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STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-FIVE
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JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2025 AS SOCIAL
WORK MONTH
WHEREAS, social workers have paved the way for change by enhancing the well-being
of all people, especially the most vulnerable in society; and
WHEREAS, social workers have helped lead the nation's struggle for social justice and
continue to advocate for positive social change and, more than the members of any other
profession, social workers recognize that more must be done to address the persistent social
problems that plague the State; and
WHEREAS, social workers support diverse families in every community and understand
that individuals and communities together can bring about change; and
WHEREAS, social workers advocate for the rights of the disadvantaged and oppressed;
and
WHEREAS, social workers advocate for children's rights to a safe environment and a good
education; and
WHEREAS, social workers advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer
rights; and
WHEREAS,
of all people regardless of race, color, national origin or income with respect to development,
implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, rules and policies; and
WHEREAS, social workers work to ensure good care is provided to older adults; and
WHEREAS, social workers help provide community support for veterans and their
families after their service; and
WHEREAS, social workers strive to improve access to mental health treatment and health
care services in order to save lives; and
WHEREAS, social workers effect change and put the ideals of citizenship into action
every day through legislative, regulatory and social policy efforts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature
now assembled in the First Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this
opportunity to recognize March 2025 as Social Work Month; and be it further
RESOLVED: That suitable copies of this resolution, duly authenticated by the Secretary
of State, be transmitted to the University of Maine, School of Social Work; the University of
Maine at Presque Isle, College of Professional Programs, Social Work program; the University
of Southern Maine, School of Social Work; the University of New England, School of Social
Work; Saint Joseph's College, Social Work program; and the National Association of Social
Workers, Maine Chapter.