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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Bluebonnet Youth Ranch near Yoakum has made a |
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positive difference in the lives of Texas children for four |
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decades; and |
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WHEREAS, This nonprofit organization dates back to 1968, when |
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a group of Yoakum businessmen pooled their funds to provide a home |
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for five needy siblings; they soon discovered, however, the need |
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for licensing by the state; word spread through the community, and |
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following a generous donation of 45 acres and a successful |
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fund-raising campaign, they were able to open an official |
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residential home for dependent, abused, and neglected children; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Bluebonnet Youth Ranch has |
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cared for nearly 400 children from infancy to 18 years of age; |
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residents live in one of three cottages on the property, each |
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overseen by a permanent set of houseparents, and participate in |
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such day-to-day activities as household chores, recreation, and |
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study; they attend school and church in the community and help tend |
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to the ranch's animals and garden; and |
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WHEREAS, Bluebonnet works to further the education of any |
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child who graduates while in its care by assisting with both |
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financial and emotional support, and it also helps residents with |
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career planning; and |
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WHEREAS, Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the |
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health and well-being of children and youth, the Bluebonnet Youth |
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Ranch benefits society as a whole, and its notable history is indeed |
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deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Bluebonnet Youth Ranch near Yoakum on |
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its 40th anniversary and extend to all those associated with the |
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ranch sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Bluebonnet Youth Ranch as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |