SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 112
         WHEREAS, Bob's House of Hope in Argyle has rendered
  exceptional service to the North Texas community by providing
  holistic and compassionate care to victims of human
  trafficking; and
         WHEREAS, Opened in 2021 by Robert "Bob" Williams, Bob's
  House of Hope is the first safe house in the country for
  18-and-older male-identifying survivors of sex trafficking; it
  is a program of Ranch Hands Rescue, which Mr. Williams oversees
  as founder and chief executive officer; the residential facility
  offers equine- and animal-assisted counseling and
  trauma-informed therapy for individuals who have been sexually
  abused, and its other services include psychiatric and
  psychological evaluations, medical care, educational and
  vocational assistance, case management, mentorship, and life
  skills training; and
         WHEREAS, Human trafficking is a public health issue and
  crime that affects individuals, families, and communities across
  generations, exploiting the most vulnerable and weakening our
  collective well-being; it has been reported that men and boys
  represent nearly half of the total number of human trafficking
  victims worldwide, but the identification and care of these
  victims remains an enormous challenge for governments and care
  providers; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Williams previously served on the human
  trafficking task forces for the offices of the governor of Texas
  and the Texas attorney general; since learning of the gap in
  information and resources regarding male sex trafficking
  victims, he has devoted himself to addressing those shortfalls as
  well as the stigmas that often create barriers to the help that
  these individuals need; and
         WHEREAS, Through its efforts to provide a comprehensive
  and individualized response to human trafficking, Bob's House of
  Hope is helping victims to live happy, healthy, and productive
  lives; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby commend Bob's House of Hope for its
  exceptional work in providing care and resources to human
  trafficking victims and extend to all those associated with the
  program sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for Bob's House of Hope as an expression of high regard
  from the Texas Senate.
 
 
  Parker
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 7, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate