H.R. No. 1022



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP) in McAllen is a 
reliable friend to the community, and its invaluable work in 
support of those suffering from drug addiction is truly 
commendable; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in Houston in 1971 by Bob Meehan in 
conjunction with Father Charles Wyatt Brown and the Palmer Memorial 
Episcopal Church, PDAP is a nonprofit organization that today has 
operations in nine cities; by working closely with the community, 
it has helped thousands of young drug abusers to turn their lives 
around; and
	WHEREAS, Led by administrative director Barbara Smith and 
program director Jody Guerra, PDAP McAllen provides counseling and 
other important services to help teenagers and young adults reclaim 
their lives and build a future based on hope and drug-free living; 
and
	WHEREAS, Through hard work and commitment, PDAP McAllen has 
been a source of countless benefits to area residents seeking to 
achieve sobriety; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize the myriad contributions to the 
community rendered by the Palmer Drug Abuse Program in McAllen and 
extend to all those associated with this important effort warmest 
best wishes for a future filled with success and happiness.

                                                                            Pena

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1022 was adopted by the House on May 
6, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House