SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 437
WHEREAS, For 25 years, Breckenridge Village of Tyler has
distinguished itself as a warm and welcoming community for adults
with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Robert and Jean Breckenridge first conceived of
the idea for Breckenridge Village after their youngest son,
Jimmy, was diagnosed with Down syndrome; they purchased 78 acres
of land near their home in Tyler and took the first steps toward
the development of a residential community that would help
provide for their son's future needs and the needs of other
families like their own; the couple's dream became a reality when
Breckenridge Village opened its doors on April 4, 1998, Jimmy
Breckenridge's birthday; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Breckenridge Village has provided
a safe and compassionate environment for residents and visitors
to grow and develop socially, mentally, emotionally, physically,
and spiritually; it offers residential services that include
individualized case management and 24-hour access to live-in
personnel who can assist with daily activities, as well as day
programs that help participants learn valuable life and job
skills; and
WHEREAS, The men and women involved with Breckenridge
Village have carried out their mission with exceptional
dedication and compassion, and they may take pride in knowing
that their work has greatly enriched and improved the lives of
many Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby honor Breckenridge Village of Tyler on the
occasion of its 25th anniversary on April 4, 2023, and pay
special tribute to the legacy of its founders, the Breckenridge
family; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Breckenridge Village of Tyler as an expression of
high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 19, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate