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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 12
BY REPRESENTATIVE BARROW
CONDOLENCES: Recognizes the life and legacy of Trevor Sims and expresses
condolences upon his death
A RESOLUTION1
To honor the life, impact, and legacy of Trevor Sims, the eleven-year-old young man who2
helped raise thousands of dollars and donations for the Greater Baton Rouge Food3
Bank while fighting his own battle with cancer and to express condolences upon his4
passing; and5
WHEREAS, Trevor Sims was diagnosed with cancer at the age of five; after eleven6
months of chemotherapy and six months of radiation, his cancer was in remission, but it later7
reappeared; and8
WHEREAS, Trevor again achieved remission but when the cancer appeared a third9
time, he was diagnosed as terminal and passed away on the morning of Wednesday, October10
16, 2013; and11
WHEREAS, upon his terminal diagnosis, he was asked about things he wanted to do12
before he died, and his response was that he wanted to feed the hungry; and13
WHEREAS, during his illness and battle with cancer, Trevor's loving and devoted14
mother, Allison, had to stop working to take care of him, so Trevor knew first hand what it15
felt like to not be able to afford food; and16
WHEREAS, in September 2013, Trevor spearheaded a citywide food drive that17
helped to fill the shelves of the local food bank; the event raised 34,798 pounds of food and18
$48,391 in monetary donations; and19
WHEREAS, the "Trevor's Wish" campaign, a collaboration between Trevor and his20
friends, Healing Place Church, and the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, produced donations21 HLS 14RS-416 ORIGINAL
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from out-of-state by sharing Trevor's story on social media; Select Media, a Pennsylvania1
chain of specialty hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, had sixteen events that raised2
donations for local food banks in twelve states; and3
WHEREAS, the Central Community School System also raised $16,000 in donations4
for Trevor's cause; in total, the "Trevor's Wish" campaign was able to raise the equivalent5
of 350,953 meals; and6
WHEREAS, Trevor was featured on multiple local television programs for his efforts7
to help those in need, particularly those who hunger, all the while in the midst of his own8
struggle with a terminal diagnosis; and9
WHEREAS, on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, the Baton Rouge Metro Council10
voted to rename the North Boulevard Bridge the Trevor Sims Memorial Bridge in honor of11
Trevor; the bridge overlooks the St. Vincent de Paul dining facility for the homeless; and12
WHEREAS, Trevor's death has brought unimaginable pain to his friends and loved13
ones, who have found solace in their faith and religion; and14
WHEREAS, Trevor was one of a kind; a young man of grace, spirituality, poise, and15
compassion who will be remembered as a champion and advocate of the impoverished in his16
community; and 17
WHEREAS, if life were measured by the number of other lives a person touches and18
not by the number of years he is alive, Trevor's number would be in the tens of thousands;19
he leaves a legacy that transcends his time and place in history and that will guide and20
inspire generations to come; and21
WHEREAS, the death of Trevor Sims has left an unspeakable emptiness in the hearts22
of his family members and friends, who have found comfort in the knowledge that he lived23
his life heroically and that his legacy will forever be an inspiration to others; and24
WHEREAS, Trevor continues to be mourned and sorely missed by those who had25
the honor of knowing him and who will always remember him as a selfless, courageous,26
young man and whose legacy will help feed the hungry in the Baton Rouge community for27
years to come; and28 HLS 14RS-416 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, Trevor's life was a gift to the state of Louisiana, and his profound1
passion and purpose in life defined a movement to help give to those in need and continues2
to bring honor to himself, his legacy, his family, his friends, his state, and this nation.3
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the4
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby extend deepest sympathies to the members of the5
family of Trevor Sims and his fellow citizens; does hereby honor the lasting impact that his6
life has had in the Baton Rouge community; does hereby extend appreciation and admiration7
for his efforts to eradicate hunger among our most vulnerable citizens; does hereby record8
for posterity the tremendous accomplishments that Trevor's mission has made over the past9
year; does hereby acknowledge with immense gratitude the heroic deeds of this brave10
gentleman who was selfless through his final moments; does hereby express the deep regret11
of the entire state upon the loss of this extraordinary young man; and does hereby recognize12
the pride that he will forever bring to his family, his friends, his community, East Baton13
Rouge Parish, the state of Louisiana, and the United States of America.14
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted15
to the family of Trevor Sims.16
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
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Recognizes the life and legacy of Trevor Sims and expresses condolences upon his death.