SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 137

	WHEREAS, Don and Sidney Faust of Houston have enriched the 
lives of countless young Texans by generously opening their 
hearts and home to children with cancer; and

	WHEREAS, Since 1998, the Fausts have invited patients from 
the Texas Children's Cancer Center for weekend retreats at 
Squirrel Creek Ranch, the couple's cattle ranch in South Texas 
near Hondo; recognizing that cancer affects the entire family, 
the Fausts welcome the patients' parents and siblings as well, 
and this unique facility is thought to be the only cancer retreat 
in Texas that hosts entire families; and

	WHEREAS, The idea for the retreats originated when a group 
of sick children presented the Fausts with a philanthropy award 
from the Cancer League of Houston; until then, Mr. and Mrs. Faust 
had been generous with their financial contributions but seeing 
the children moved this compassionate couple to do more; since 
then, they have hosted 19 retreats, constructed a wing of 
bedrooms for their guests, and are now drawing up plans for a 
recreation room complete with a wall-sized movie screen; and

	WHEREAS, Squirrel Creek guests are allowed to wander the 
grounds of this working cattle ranch and choose from a variety of 
activities, which include horseback riding, swimming, fishing, 
and tennis; the children take special delight in scenic drives, 
which offer them the opportunity to see the many unusual animals 
that live on the ranch, including camels, kangaroos, zebras, 
African exotics, buffaloes, miniature horses, llamas, elk, and 
numerous types of deer; and

	WHEREAS, The founder of Faust Distributing Company, a 
thriving $90 million family-owned beer distributorship serving 
the Houston area, Mr. Faust has expressed gratitude for the 
success he has achieved and a conviction to share his good fortune
with others; he and his wife support numerous civic organizations 
and charities, including the Houston Symphony, the Houston 
Ballet, the Baylor Research Advocates for Student Scientists, 
the March of Dimes, and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, but 
they justifiably take special pride in the cancer retreats they 
host; and

	WHEREAS, Those individuals who step forward to share their 
time and their resources with others are indeed deserving of our 
profound admiration and gratitude, and it is truly a pleasure
to honor Don and Sidney Faust for the happy and carefree days
they have made possible for many deserving young Texans; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Don and


Sidney Faust for their extraordinary philanthropic endeavors at 
Squirrel Creek Ranch; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Faust as an expression of high regard 
from the Texas Senate.
                                                                    Janek, Madla




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 20, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate