TITLE: Recognizing February 18, 2015, as Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing February 18, 2015, as Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A number of outstanding Texas organizations are working together to raise awareness of the social and financial costs of substance abuse, and it is indeed fitting to acknowledge their endeavors as they gather in Austin on February 18, 201 5, for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Advocacy Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Addiction Professionals unites the efforts of chemical dependency counselors, while the Texas Summit Committee for Prevention is a coalition of agencies focused on drug and alcohol prevention education, and the Association of Substance Abuse Programs represents and coordinates more than 60 community-based, nonprofit substance abuse treatment and prevention organizations across the state; Young People in Recovery is a national grassroots organization that works to secure access to treatment, educational resources, employment opportunities, and secure, quality housing for young people in or seeking recovery; and WHEREAS, Together, these groups are providing a forum for the discussion of substance abuse issues in the state, and they are striving to heighten public understanding of these serious concerns and to increase support for prevention and treatment; and WHEREAS, Substance abuse can destroy lives and families and undermine the strength of our communities; the prevention of substance abuse and the treatment of chemical dependency provide positive and measurable contributions to society, and those who devote their time and energy to these goals are deserving of our deep respect and appreciation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 18, 2015, as Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Advocacy Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those participating sincere best wishes for the future. Naishtat Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 507 was adopted by the House on February 16, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House