| |
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
________________________________ |
|
|
|
President of the Senate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I hereby certify that the |
|
|
|
above Resolution was adopted by |
|
|
|
the Senate on July 26, 2021. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
________________________________ |
|
|
|
Secretary of the Senate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
________________________________ |
|
|
|
Member, Texas Senate |