89R10835 JRI-D
By: Harris Davila H.R. No. 103
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas Baptist Children's Home in Round Rock is
marking the 75th anniversary of its founding in 2025, offering a
fitting opportunity to recognize the organization's myriad
contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, Louis and Billie Sue Henna established Texas Baptist
Children's Home in 1950 to provide quality care for abused and
neglected children in Central Texas; the couple donated 112 acres
of land and several newly constructed buildings to the Baptist
General Convention of Texas, and over the years, the organization
has grown to encompass a range of initiatives that empower those in
need; and
WHEREAS, Through its HOPE Counseling Program, TBCH provides
no-cost, trauma-informed counseling and education to Williamson
County residents at three locations; the nonprofit also offers the
Family Care Program, which helps participants achieve long-term
stability and take steps toward independent housing; in addition,
the initiative gives children the opportunity to engage with one
another and take part in camps, gym activities, and various special
events; and
WHEREAS, TBCH assists young adults through its Home Base
Program, providing them with residential and support services, as
well as through its Welcome HOME Program, which helps participants
with personal development and community integration; moreover, its
Aftercare Program offers former clients continued support,
assisting with food, clothing, and scholarships; and
WHEREAS, In 2024, TBCH received Best of Round Rock Awards in
the best nonprofit focused on children and best experience for
volunteers categories; it was also honored with the Central Texas
Community Foundation Impact Award for its unwavering commitment to
supporting children and families in Williamson County; and
WHEREAS, For three quarters of a century, Texas Baptist
Children's Home has rendered exceptional service to countless
Texans in need, and the organization truly merits special
recognition on the occasion of this milestone year; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of Texas
Baptist Children's Home 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 Texas Baptist Children's Home as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.