SR 53 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Recognizing Sonny James Equine Ministries of Aledo for its efforts to benefit area youth.

This Senate Resolution (SR 53) is a ceremonial recognition by the Texas Senate of Sonny James Equine Ministries (SJEM) in Aledo for its work supporting youth. It honors the nonprofit organization, founded by Cherie and Johnny Morton, which provides equestrian programs, faith-based activities, and leadership development for middle and high school students. The resolution formally acknowledges SJEM's efforts to build confidence, discipline, and community engagement among area youth through its riding teams, camps, and volunteer initiatives. It does not create new laws or policies but expresses the Senate's appreciation and provides SJEM with an official copy of the resolution.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action Feb 18, 2025
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The bill text was reformatted from a draft introduction version to an enrolled final version, with no substantive policy changes. The core content remains the same: a Senate resolution recognizing Sonny James Equine Ministries for its work with youth in North Texas.
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Formatting and layout were updated to match official enrolled bill standards, including proper spacing, alignment, and signature blocks for the President and Secretary of the Senate.

Certification language was added to confirm the resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 18, 2025.

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