The resolution recognizes and commends Big Oak Ranch for its 50 years of dedicated service to abused, neglected, and abandoned children in Alabama. Founded in 1974 by John Croyle, the organization has grown from a single farmhouse serving five boys to a comprehensive program with 13 homes for boys and 11 for girls, impacting over 2,000 children. Big Oak Ranch provides a stable, loving Christian environment, ensuring that each child receives essential care, education, and emotional support through its four foundational promises: love, honesty, commitment, and boundaries.

Under the leadership of Brodie Croyle, John Croyle's son, Big Oak Ranch operates debt-free and without government funding, while also running programs like Big Oak Cattle and ASCEND to prepare young adults for independence. The Ranch has seen significant achievements, including over 100 children professing their faith in Christ and many excelling academically. This resolution serves as a tribute to Big Oak Ranch's unwavering commitment to providing hope and a brighter future for vulnerable children in the community.