TITLE: Commemorating the opening of Trent's Retreat.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the opening of Trent's Retreat.

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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. Hilderbran Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1603 was adopted by the House on May 12, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House