SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 288
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join citizens across the state in observing Substance Abuse
Prevention and Treatment Advocacy Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Hosted by the Texas Association of Addiction
Professionals, the Association of Substance Abuse Programs, and
the Texas Summit Committee for Prevention, this event brings
together men and women from across the state to promote the
exceptional work done by addiction professionals and treatment
providers; and
WHEREAS, This coalition of agencies, representing
approximately 4,000 licensed chemical dependency counselors from
across the state and more than 60 community-based organizations,
began working together in 2005 with the goal of ensuring that
Texans have access to substance abuse treatment and prevention
services; and
WHEREAS, This advocacy day event will include workshop
sessions to provide attendees with current information they need
to make them better advocates for the vital work they perform
improving the lives of Texans; these professionals and advocates
truly deserve recognition for their exemplary work in dealing
with an important issue facing our state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the dedicated substance abuse
professionals in our state on their commitment to fighting drug
abuse and extend to them best wishes for a successful Substance
Abuse Prevention and Treatment Advocacy Day at the State Capitol;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special day.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate