81R28642 JGH-D
By: Marquez H.R. No. 1875
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For nearly four decades, Dr. Cirilo Madrid of El
Paso has distinguished himself through his work with Aliviane,
Inc., a chemical dependency treatment and prevention program; and
WHEREAS, Aliviane, Inc., is one of the most comprehensive
drug treatment programs in the Southwest, and Dr. Madrid has been
employed by the program for 39 years; he is currently Aliviane's
chief executive officer; and
WHEREAS, A fourth-generation Texan, "Chilo" Madrid earned
his bachelor's degree in education from Arizona State University
and his master's degree in education from The University of Texas at
El Paso; he received his doctorate in psychology in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Madrid's professional interest in chemical
dependency issues began when he was an intern at Arizona State
Psychiatric Hospital in 1966; a decorated veteran of the Vietnam
War, he also worked in drug treatment programs during his military
service; and
WHEREAS, Now a nationally recognized expert in the field of
chemical dependency, Dr. Madrid is the author of several
influential papers on the subject, including "Changing the Heart of
America," which argues for eliminating the stigma associated with
drug issues, and "Animo--A Tool Box," which outlines treatment
approaches; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Madrid has been certified as an Addiction
Professional by the Texas Criminal Justice Association, and he is
also a National Tobacco Addiction Counselor, a National Master
Addiction Counselor of Texas, and a Licensed Chemical Dependency
Counselor; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Madrid has served as vice president of the board
of the Association of Substance Abuse Service Providers, and he was
appointed to the Special Inhalant Abuse Committee in 1987; his
achievements were recognized with the Juan Carlos Finlay Award from
the Hispanic Officers Advisory Committee of the U.S. Public Health
Service in 1998; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cirilo Madrid is a leader in his field and a
caring professional, and his work has touched the lives of many and
earned him the respect and admiration of his peers; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Dr. Cirilo Madrid for his years of
service with Aliviane, Inc., and extend to him sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Madrid as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.