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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Texans of all ages benefit from the work of |
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counseling professionals, and the designation of April as |
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Counseling Awareness Month serves as a fitting means to honor those |
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who dedicate themselves to this important calling; and |
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WHEREAS, Professional counselors provide a wide range of |
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services to help people overcome mental health challenges and live |
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healthier and more productive lives; they currently make up the |
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largest group of mental health providers in the state, with more |
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than 13,000 Certified School Counselors and 34,000 Licensed |
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Professional Counselors and LPC Associates; and |
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WHEREAS, Individuals can access professional counseling |
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services through educational institutions, mental health agencies, |
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community organizations, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, |
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private practices, and other settings; and |
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WHEREAS, By empowering people to address their |
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social-emotional needs and achieve their goals, professional |
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counselors play a vital role in strengthening our communities, and |
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the official designation of Counseling Awareness Month helps to |
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promote a better understanding of their essential contributions; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate April as Counseling Awareness Month; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section |
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391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect |
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until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally |
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passed by the legislature. |