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