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 homes for girls, providing a stable, Christian environment for over 2,000 children. Big Oak Ranch offers essential services such as food, clothing, healthcare, and education, while instilling values of love, honesty, and discipline through its four promises to each child.

Under the leadership of Brodie Croyle, John Croyle's son, Big Oak Ranch operates debt-free and without government funding, demonstrating its commitment to self-sustainability. The Ranch not only provides a nurturing home but also runs programs like Big Oak Cattle and ASCEND, which prepare young adults for independent living. The resolution highlights the positive impact of Big Oak Ranch, noting that many children have excelled academically and spiritually, with over 100 professing their faith in Christ in the past five years. The House of Representatives expresses its highest tribute and best wishes for the continued success of Big Oak Ranch in its mission to serve vulnerable children.