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2026
No. R-260. House concurrent resolution recognizing March 2026 as Social Work
Month in Vermont.
                                        (H.C.R.213)
   Offered by Representatives Rachelson of Burlington and Cina of Burlington
   Offered by Senator Vyhovsky
  Whereas, for more than a century, social workers in Vermont have worked to improve
human well-being, advocate for justice, and support everyone’s basic needs, and
   Whereas, the positive impact of social workers on the lives of millions of Americans is
experienced at hospitals, schools, child welfare agencies, community centers, and within
the federal, state, and local governments, and
   Whereas, social workers follow a code of ethics that requires them to stand for equity
in every community, uphold human dignity, and fight injustice, and
   Whereas, these stellar professionals are on the frontlines defending vulnerable
populations, including immigrants, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and those facing
discrimination or poverty, while uplifting vital social safety net programs and ensuring
the rights of everyone, and
   Whereas, social workers assist those navigating trauma, grief, and systemic biases and
help individuals recover from natural disasters and public health crises, transforming
lives in encouraging ways, and
   Whereas, vital roles for social workers are confronting oppression and racism,
advocating for human rights, and advancing fair policies for all, and
   Whereas, social workers care for those who have mental health issues and who are
recovering from substance use disorders, and they support the well-being of children, and
   Whereas, according to the National Association of Social Workers, the number of
social workers in the United States has risen from 715,000 in 2020 to 810,000 in 2026,
and, since 1963, March has been observed in the United States as Social Work
Month, and
   Whereas, the 2026 theme for Social Work Month is “Social Workers: Uplift. Defend.
Transform.” encompassing “the prime mission of the social work profession – to enhance
human well-being, meet the basic human needs of all people, and put special attention on
the needs and empowerment of people [who] are vulnerable, oppressed and living in
poverty,” now therefore be it
   Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
  That the General Assembly recognizes March 2026 as Social Work Month in
Vermont, and be it further
   Resolved: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to
the Vermont chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
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