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.