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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Julie Priego of El Paso has deservedly been selected |
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as the 2015 Texas Prevention Specialist of the Year by the Texas |
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Certification Board of Addiction Professionals; and |
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WHEREAS, The TCBAP administers licensure and certification |
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exams and standardizes the qualifications of those working in areas |
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of addiction counseling, clinical supervision, and prevention |
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throughout the Lone Star State; each year, the board pays tribute to |
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a notable individual who has made outstanding contributions in the |
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field; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Priego has built an exemplary 16-year career in |
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substance abuse prevention and intervention, and she currently |
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serves as divisional director of the nonprofit Aliviane, Inc., a |
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primary provider of prevention and treatment services; in that |
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role, she recommends policies and reviews proposals for the |
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organization, and she has helped establish programs at the local, |
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state, national, and international levels; and |
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WHEREAS, Highly regarded for her extensive expertise, |
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dedication, and compassion, Julie Priego has made a meaningful |
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difference in the lives of many people, and her exceptional |
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accomplishments are truly worthy of commendation; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Julie Priego on being named the |
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2015 Texas Prevention Specialist of the Year by the Texas |
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Certification Board of Addiction Professionals and extend to her |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Priego as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |