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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of the Texas Association of Addiction |
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Professionals are providing a vital service to their clients and to |
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the general public by raising awareness about chemical dependency |
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and other conditions; and |
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WHEREAS, A group of individual counselors, prevention |
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specialists, and others with direct involvement in the field of |
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addiction, TAAP is dedicated to the recovery of alcoholics and drug |
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abusers and their families, and it seeks to educate citizens about |
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addiction and other compulsive behaviors through its legislative |
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initiatives and promotional campaigns; and |
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WHEREAS, TAAP works with state and federal agencies to |
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further public policy, and it advocates for high standards of |
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licensure and certification and strong ethics; in addition, it |
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unites addiction counselors and other professionals from across |
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Texas by organizing local chapters and providing education, |
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development, networking, and peer assistance opportunities; and |
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WHEREAS, In promoting health and recovery, the Texas |
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Association of Addiction Professionals is contributing to the |
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greater good of the Lone Star State, and it is indeed a pleasure to |
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recognize this group for its outstanding efforts; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Texas Association of Addiction |
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Professionals for its advocacy efforts regarding the prevention and |
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treatment of addiction and extend to the association members |
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sincere best wishes for continued success with their worthy |
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endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for TAAP as an expression of high regard by the Texas House |
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of Representatives. |