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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 53          WHEREAS, Sonny James Equine Ministries of Aledo is making a   positive difference in the lives of youth in North Texas; and            WHEREAS, Founder and executive director Cherie Morton was   inspired to start SJEM in 2016 while providing horse boarding   facilities to a number of young riders in the area; with their help,   she embarked on creating an equestrian team that would enable its   members to strengthen their confidence, discipline, and Christian   faith in addition to their horsemanship skills; the following year,   Mrs. Morton and her husband, Johnny, formally established the   nonprofit organization Sonny James Equine Ministries, which is   named for the couple's daughters, Sonny and James; and            WHEREAS, SJEM sponsors a wide range of initiatives for middle   school- through high school-age students of all riding abilities; in   addition to offering riding instruction and riding camps, SJEM   conducts equine education and training activities and enables   members to compete on its Horsemanship, Ranch Horse, and Rodeo   Teams; moreover, the Fellowship Team is focused on faith-based   activities and community volunteer projects; and            WHEREAS, By fostering positive values and inspiring youth   to realize their potential as engaged citizens and leaders, Sonny   James Equine Ministries is helping young Texans to build a strong   foundation for the future, and all those associated with the   organization may reflect with pride on their achievements; now,   therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize Sonny James Equine Ministries for   its dedicated efforts to benefit area youth and extend to Cherie   and Johnny Morton and the group's members and staff sincere best   wishes for continued success; and, be it further            RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for Sonny James Equine Ministries as an expression of   high regard from the Texas Senate.     King                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 18, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate