87(1) SR 22 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 22
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             WHEREAS, The strength and cohesion of our communities are |
 
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enhanced by the devoted efforts of individuals such as Robert |
 
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Williams, whose tireless work has made a positive difference in |
 
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the lives of many people in the Metroplex region; and |
 
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             WHEREAS, In 2008, Mr.  Williams founded Ranch Hands Rescue |
 
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to care for farm animals with special needs; two years later, he |
 
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implemented an equine- and animal-assisted counseling program at |
 
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the rescue, which connects victims of trauma with animals and |
 
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with counselors to promote healing; moreover, the organization |
 
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offers other mental health services, such as an eye movement |
 
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desensitization and reprocessing program (EMDR); under his able |
 
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leadership, Ranch Hands Rescue has helped more than 1,700 people |
 
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and rehabilitated hundreds of animals; and |
 
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             WHEREAS, On June 1, 2021, Mr.  Williams opened Bob's House |
 
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of Hope in Denton, one of the first long-term safe houses in the |
 
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country for male victims of sex trafficking; the initiative |
 
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provides shelter and 24-hour care to young men aged 18 to 24, and |
 
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residents can stay in the program for up to three years; |
 
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participants also have access to services provided by Ranch Hands |
 
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Rescue, as well as to mentoring programs; and |
 
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             WHEREAS, An esteemed civic leader, Mr.  Williams has served on |
 
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a task force organized by Governor Greg Abbott to bring awareness to |
 
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human trafficking; in addition, he has partnered with law |
 
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enforcement officials to provide assistance to victims; and |
 
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             WHEREAS, Bob Williams has contributed to his fellow |
 
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citizens through a lifetime of purposeful endeavor and, in so |
 
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doing, he has set an inspiring example of compassion and |
 
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generosity toward others; now, therefore, be it |
 
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             RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
 
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Robert Williams |
 
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for his service to the Metroplex region and extend to him sincere |
 
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best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
 
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             RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
 
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prepared for Mr.  Williams as an expression of high regard from |
 
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the Texas Senate. |
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       President of the Senate |
 
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       I hereby certify that the |
 
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above Resolution was adopted by |
 
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the Senate on July 26, 2021. |
 
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       Secretary of the Senate |
 
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         Member, Texas Senate |