81R15791 BPG-D
By: Hardcastle H.R. No. 1042
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Wildcatter Ranch Resort and Spa in Graham joined
with the Wounded Warrior Project in February 2009 to host a retreat
for veterans; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 2007, the Wounded Warrior Project is a
nonprofit organization that assists members of the military who
have been severely injured while serving their country; through its
Project Odyssey program, the organization sponsors retreats that
offer therapeutic recreational experiences in a healing natural
environment; counselors provide private and group counseling
during the program and help veterans learn coping skills to manage
posttraumatic stress disorder, which affects many of those
returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Wildcatter Ranch closed to the public for a week in
order to welcome 15 veterans who struggle with PTSD and other
challenges; while in Graham, these individuals enjoyed such
activities as horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, and a lesson in
bull riding; in addition, they were welcomed by students at
Woodland Elementary School and took part in a traditional healing
ritual performed by members of the Eastern Shoshone Nation; over
the course of their stay at this award-winning resort, participants
in Project Odyssey were able to benefit from the support and
camaraderie of fellow veterans who share their issues and concerns;
and
WHEREAS, The February 2009 Project Odyssey retreat was the
second such event at Wildcatter Ranch, and the proprietors and
staff have shown admirable generosity and appreciation to those who
have made enormous sacrifices for our country; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend the owners and staff of Wildcatter Ranch
Resort and Spa for hosting the Wounded Warrior Project Odyssey
retreat and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Wildcatter Ranch as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.