SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 254

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to welcome concerned citizens from across the state who are assembled in Austin on February 16, 2011, for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Advocacy Day at the Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Substance abuse is a serious issue with social and financial costs that can destroy lives and families; the prevention of substance abuse and the treatment of chemical dependency are worthy endeavors and provide positive and measurable contributions to society; and

WHEREAS, Since 2005 the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, the Association of Substance Abuse Programs, and the Texas Summit Committee for Prevention have been working together to carry the message that prevention and treatment of substance abuse are vital services for the state; and

WHEREAS, The coalition is hosting Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Advocacy Day this year to provide a forum for the discussion of substance abuse issues in the state and to advocate for legislative support in fighting substance abuse and in bringing greater awareness to this affliction; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby proclaim February 16, 2011, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Advocacy Day at the Capitol and commend all those who work each and every day to prevent and treat substance abuse; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in recognition of this occasion.

Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 14, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate