2025S0456-1 07/25/25     By: Creighton S.R. No. 27       SENATE RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize YES to YOUTH Montgomery County Youth Services for   empowering young citizens, strengthening families, and saving   lives in Montgomery County; and          WHEREAS, YES to YOUTH began more than 45 years ago as a   small, volunteer-led agency committed to mentoring troubled   youth; since its humble beginnings, the organization has   developed into a network of broad-ranging support services for   children and families in Montgomery County who are facing mental   health struggles, abuse, neglect, homelessness, or human   trafficking; and          WHEREAS, YES to YOUTH's BridgeWay Youth Shelter in Conroe   provides a safe home, beds, and services for vulnerable children   ranging from age 10 to 17 who are under the conservatorship of   Texas Child Protective Services; BridgeWay is the only licensed   youth shelter in the area that serves a broad range of youth   clients rather than limiting its services to provide for a   specific client population; the shelter has given hope to many   over the years, and in 2024, it served as a refuge for more than   80 children in need; and          WHEREAS, YES to YOUTH's Youth and Family Services program   is staffed by a team of devoted licensed counselors who provide   families in crisis with immediate support and trauma-informed   counseling; the trusted care professionals also staff a 24-hour   crisis hotline and help to inform meaningful mental health   awareness and suicide prevention programs in local schools; and          WHEREAS, A trusted resource and a safe haven to many, YES   to YOUTH is helping to restore futures and bring hope to young   citizens and families, and all who have helped the organization   to grow and succeed in its mission are truly deserving of special   recognition; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend all associated   with YES to YOUTH Montgomery County Youth Services for their   exemplary efforts and their many outstanding contributions to   the youth and families of Montgomery County; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   the organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas   Senate.