87R25363 CJM-D
 
  By: Kacal H.R. No. 1089
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Brookhaven Youth Ranch is celebrating the 35th
  anniversary of its founding in 2021; and
         WHEREAS, Brookhaven was established in 1986 by Robert G.
  Drake, who brought with him a wealth of experience from his work
  with the Texas Youth Commission and various youth centers in
  Oklahoma; with the support of his wife, Dorothy, he purchased 74
  acres of land near Gholson in order to create a temporary home for
  youth in need; and
         WHEREAS, The facility initially served a few boys referred by
  the Texas Youth Commission, but as its reputation grew, Child
  Protective Services and probation departments from across the state
  began sending young people there; today, Brookhaven can house up to
  61 teenagers, with plans to continue expanding its services; and
         WHEREAS, Led by Mr. Drake until his passing in 1992,
  Brookhaven has since benefited from the guidance of former
  executive directors Wayne Money, Bill Gholson, and Dennis Cooke,
  and in April 2021, the board of directors named Linda
  Harrison-Goates as the new executive director; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout its rich history, Brookhaven Youth Ranch
  has remained faithful to its mission of providing a safe and
  nurturing environment for young Texans, and it is indeed fitting to
  honor the organization on the occasion of this significant
  milestone; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate the 35th anniversary of Brookhaven
  Youth Ranch and extend to all those associated with the
  organization sincere best wishes for continued success with their
  important work; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Brookhaven Youth Ranch as an expression of high regard
  by the Texas House of Representatives.