88R20930 KSM-D
By: Price H.R. No. 882
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Recovery Day at the State Capitol is taking place on
April 5, 2023, providing a fitting opportunity to recognize
addiction professionals for their many contributions to the health
and well-being of Texas residents; and
WHEREAS, Addiction professionals work to prevent, treat, and
support recovery from substance use disorders through
evidence-based services, such as intervention programs, peer
support, and educational initiatives; these skilled individuals
have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the highest standards
of their profession, and they have played an instrumental role in
local communities' response to the opioid crisis; and
WHEREAS, Today, the addiction professional workforce
encompasses more than 100,000 counselors, educators, peer
specialists, and other health care personnel; moreover, addiction
professionals work in a wide variety of settings, including
outpatient care centers, mental health and substance use disorder
facilities, general medicine and surgical hospitals, clinics,
prisons, probation agencies, juvenile detention facilities,
recovery housing, recovery community centers, and detoxification
centers; and
WHEREAS, Through their dedicated efforts, addiction
professionals are helping to improve the quality of life for
numerous people in the Lone Star State, and they are deserving of
their fellow citizens' deep respect and appreciation; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 5, 2023, as Recovery Day at the
State Capitol and commend all addiction professionals for their
contributions.