Tarrant Council Hosts Event to Reduce Stigma of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Featuring Songwriter Paul Williams
Fort Worth, TX (PRWEB) March 18, 2005 –
Â? Tarrant Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse is pleased to announce that Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe winning songwriter Paul Williams will be the featured speaker at the 17th Annual Stars in Recovery luncheon on May 26.
Williams, whose standards have been recorded by such musical icons as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Ray Charles, David Bowie, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, The Carpenters, Luther Vandross and Diana Ross, is recognized as one of AmericaÂ?s most prolific and gifted lyricists and composer. Sober for 14 years, WilliamsÂ? humorous observations of his own life experiences are augmented by the education and knowledge he gained through his studies and certification from UCLA as a Certified Drug Rehabilitation Counselor.
The annual Stars in Recovery event is one of Tarrant CouncilÂ?s primary events that seeks to reduce the stigma of drug and alcohol abuse that keeps many people from seeking treatment. The event will be held at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel from 11:30 a.m. Â? 1:30 p.m.
This year, Tarrant Council will honor Pat Summerall for his contributions to the agency and its mission. In his honor, Tarrant Council has also announced that an annual award will be named after him. The Pat Summerall Award will honor an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to reducing drug and alcohol abuse in the community.
AmeriCredit is the Premium Sponsor and 100 percent of this yearÂ?s net proceeds go directly to unrestricted funds. The money raised through this event makes a dramatic impact on the lives in Tarrant County and in turn, benefits the entire North Central Texas community. The event also provides an opportunity for the agencyÂ?s supporters to witness their impact firsthand.
Individual tickets to the event are $ 100. Table sponsorships are also available. For more information, contact Cynthia Cuellar at (817) 332-6329, ext. 218, or visit us at: http://www.tarrantcouncil.org.
About Tarrant Council
Tarrant Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse is a private non-profit organization with a 48-year history of providing an essential link between the public and substance abuse services. Tarrant Council serves over 100,000 adults and youth in Tarrant County annually with the mission of reducing drug and alcohol abuse in our community. It is the front door for substance abuse and treatment and provides prevention programs in 169 schools in Tarrant County.
Contact:
Cynthia Cuellar (817) 332-6329, ext. 218
Roxanne Martinez Rosas (817) 332-6329, ext. 251
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