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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Blue Branch Historic Ranch and Anxiety Solutions of |
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America for their outstanding work on behalf of veterans and |
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first responders; and |
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WHEREAS, Blue Branch Historic Ranch is a recreational |
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haven that provides nature-based recovery, peer-to-peer support, |
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and holistic mental health services for veterans, first |
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responders, and their families; and |
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WHEREAS, Working in partnership with Anxiety Solutions of |
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America, the ranch assists those struggling with post-traumatic |
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stress disorder, anxiety, and depression by combining therapy |
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and community with purpose-driven activities that reduce |
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isolation and promote healing; and |
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WHEREAS, Blue Branch Historic Ranch offers a wide range of |
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outdoor experiences designed to restore mental health and |
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physical well-being, and guests can enjoy such activities as |
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kayaking and swimming; veterans and first responders at the ranch |
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benefit from equine therapy sessions and workshops tailored to |
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help them reconnect with themselves and the natural world after |
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experiencing trauma in the line of duty; and |
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WHEREAS, A source of comprehensive care, Blue Branch |
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Historic Ranch supports veterans with housing assistance, help |
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filing medical claims, and transportation to and from medical |
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appointments, and plans are set to build a sustainable, |
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food-producing garden and establish new long-term wellness |
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programs at the ranch; and |
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WHEREAS, Blue Branch Historic Ranch and Anxiety Solutions |
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of America host large-scale community events to promote public |
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awareness about mental health challenges among the nation's |
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service members; all who are upholding the organization's |
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mission are truly deserving of recognition for their outstanding |
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service on behalf of veterans and first responders; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the founders, staff members, and all |
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who support the efforts of Blue Branch Historic Ranch and extend |
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to all best wishes for continued success in their important work; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |