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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 254
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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welcome concerned citizens from across the state who are |
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assembled in Austin on February 16, 2011, for Substance Abuse |
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Prevention and Treatment Advocacy Day at the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Substance abuse is a serious issue with social and |
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financial costs that can destroy lives and families; the |
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prevention of substance abuse and the treatment of chemical |
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dependency are worthy endeavors and provide positive and |
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measurable contributions to society; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 2005 the Texas Association of Addiction |
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Professionals, the Association of Substance Abuse Programs, and |
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the Texas Summit Committee for Prevention have been working |
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together to carry the message that prevention and treatment of |
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substance abuse are vital services for the state; and |
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WHEREAS, The coalition is hosting Substance Abuse |
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Prevention and Treatment Advocacy Day this year to provide a |
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forum for the discussion of substance abuse issues in the state |
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and to advocate for legislative support in fighting substance |
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abuse and in bringing greater awareness to this affliction; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby proclaim February 16, 2011, Substance Abuse |
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Prevention and Treatment Advocacy Day at the Capitol and commend |
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all those who work each and every day to prevent and treat |
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substance abuse; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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recognition of this occasion. |
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Nelson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 14, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |