Bill Text: TX SR22 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 22 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Recognizing Robert Williams for his service to the Metroplex region.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-07-26 - Reported enrolled [SR22 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR22-Enrolled.html


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

	Springer



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		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on July 26, 2021.



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		Secretary of the Senate



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		Member, Texas Senate