April Meeting 4/1/2019 - Check-in begins 11:15, meeting at 11:45
Program
The Honorable Robert Henneke on the Opioid Crisis in America (Addiction)
The Honorable Robert Henneke is the General Counsel and Director of the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. (TPPF) Before joining the Foundation, Mr. Henneke served as the twice-elected Kerr County Attorney where he brought conservative values to county government. Robert began his legal career serving as Assistant Attorney General in the General Litigation division under the leadership of Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. Robert has appeared on national news shows such as Fox News, Fox Business, MSNBC, and others. His commentaries have been published in USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Fox News, Forbes, The Washington Examiner, The Hill, and other national publications. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Federal District Courts in the Eastern, Western, Northern, and Southern Districts of Texas. He received his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law where he founded the Texas Law Republicans. He earned his undergraduate degree in English Literature from Georgetown University. Robert graduated from Tivy High School in Kerrville, Texas. He lives in Austin with his wife Lesley and their two sons. Robert is an Eagle Scout.
Lunch
GRILLED CHICKEN and BABY KALE CAESAR SALAD - Mixed greens with flame-grilled chicken breast, shredded Parmesan, fresh tomatoes & basil, and a giant fresh-baked Parmesan crisp with Caesar dressing on the side. Iced tea or water for the drink. Tax and tip included. $20 pre-ordered.
Caring for America
Austin Recovery is a community supported, fully accredited and state licensed, addiction treatment facility that is committed to providing compassionate and ethical addiction treatment to all in need.
At our April meeting we will collect items for their Family House which offers a 90 day residential treatment for pregnant women and parents with children under 6 years of age where the children can stay with the parent during treatment. Items needed include diapers, baby wipes, sippy cups, and more. The full wish list can be viewed on Amazon at https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/271TEY499U5P6?&sort=default. Checks can be made to Austin Recovery.
For more information and ways to donate directly see their website at https://www.austinrecovery.org/.
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