82R22534 JNC-D
By: Hilderbran H.R. No. 1603
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Trent's Retreat is a nonprofit foundation that was
established in 2009 with the mission of providing, at no charge, a
retreat for families who have a child with pediatric cancer, and the
facility will have its official opening on July 16, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Located along Elm Creek on 46 acres near Ballinger,
Trent's Retreat provides a cabin where pediatric cancer patients
and their families may spend time together, taking a temporary
vacation from cancer and from the daily stress of coping with the
illness; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional initiative was established in
memory of Trent William Ueckert, who was diagnosed with a rare form
of childhood cancer at the age of 13; determined to continue living
as a normal teenager, Trent attended school, played football, rode
his dirt bike, and visited with his friends throughout his two-year
battle with the disease; known for his positive attitude and
ever-present smile, he embraced the motto "Go Big Or Go Home"; and
WHEREAS, A fitting tribute to Trent Ueckert's spirited life,
Trent's Retreat will help families create lasting memories as they
share a welcome respite in a safe and enjoyable country setting;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the opening of Trent's Retreat and
extend to all those associated with the facility sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Trent's Retreat as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.