LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Molloy College as it observes March
2014 as Social Work Month, celebrating the profession of social work

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Molloy College
as it observes March 2014 as Social Work Month, celebrating the profes-
sion of Social Work, a career which many Molloy graduates pursue; this
year's theme is "All People Matter"; and
WHEREAS, The primary mission of the Social Work profession is to
enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people,
especially the most vulnerable in society; and
WHEREAS, Social Work pioneers helped lead America's struggle for
social justice; and
WHEREAS, Social Workers know that poverty and trauma can create life-
long social and economic disadvantages; and
WHEREAS, Social Workers know that discrimination of any kind limits
human potential and must be eliminated; and
WHEREAS, Social Workers stand up for individuals and support diverse
families in every community; and
WHEREAS, Social Workers help people in every stage of life function
better in their environments, improve their relationships with others,
and solve personal and family problems; and
WHEREAS, All children have the right to a safe environment and a qual-
ity education; and
WHEREAS, Dignity and caregiving for older adults help define a
nation's character; and
WHEREAS, Veterans and their families need community support to ensure
successful transitions after service; and
WHEREAS, Access to mental health treatments and health care services
save millions of lives; and
WHEREAS, Social Workers are change agents who put the ideals of citi-
zenship into action every day; and
WHEREAS, Social Workers believe in shared prosperity and opportunity
for everyone; and
WHEREAS, Social Work research and advocacy turn community needs into
national priorities; and
WHEREAS, Social Workers celebrate the courage, hope and strength of
the human spirit throughout their careers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
observe March 2014 as Social Work Month, and to join the National Asso-
ciation of Social Workers and Molloy College in celebration and support
of the Social Work profession; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Molloy College, and the National Association of Social Work-
ers.