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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Recovery Day at the State Capitol is taking place on |
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April 5, 2023, providing a fitting opportunity to recognize |
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addiction professionals for their many contributions to the health |
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and well-being of Texas residents; and |
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WHEREAS, Addiction professionals work to prevent, treat, and |
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support recovery from substance use disorders through |
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evidence-based services, such as intervention programs, peer |
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support, and educational initiatives; these skilled individuals |
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have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the highest standards |
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of their profession, and they have played an instrumental role in |
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local communities' response to the opioid crisis; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the addiction professional workforce |
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encompasses more than 100,000 counselors, educators, peer |
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specialists, and other health care personnel; moreover, addiction |
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professionals work in a wide variety of settings, including |
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outpatient care centers, mental health and substance use disorder |
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facilities, general medicine and surgical hospitals, clinics, |
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prisons, probation agencies, juvenile detention facilities, |
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recovery housing, recovery community centers, and detoxification |
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centers; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their dedicated efforts, addiction |
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professionals are helping to improve the quality of life for |
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numerous people in the Lone Star State, and they are deserving of |
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their fellow citizens' deep respect and appreciation; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize April 5, 2023, as Recovery Day at the |
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State Capitol and commend all addiction professionals for their |
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contributions. |