SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1004
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Palmira Rosales Sheffield, who retired November 28, 2008,
after 22 years of outstanding service with AT&T Advertising
Solutions; and
WHEREAS, Pam Sheffield earned a degree in fashion buying
and merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology and a
degree in business from the University of the Incarnate Word;
before joining AT&T Advertising Solutions, she worked at several
prestigious New York City stores, including Tiffany and Company,
Bergdorf Goodman, and B. Altman's; and
WHEREAS, She became a member of Mexican American Business
and Professional Women in 1982, and her service in that
organization has been an inspiration to others; she was a speaker
as a representative of the organization at a national YWCA
conference, where she spoke of pay equity for women and
minorities and the symbolism of her famous red purse; and
WHEREAS, She joined AT&T Advertising Solutions in 1986 and
distinguished herself in her career and in the world of business;
she became a member of HACEMOS, an organization within the
company that provides support to those interested in helping
themselves and the community, and she served as chair of its
Leadership Program for a number of years; and
WHEREAS, Pam is a past president of the Pan American League
and served on the board of directors of the San Fernando
Historical Centre; she is an exemplary woman who willingly gives
of her time and energy to others and to her community, and her
presence at AT&T Advertising Solutions is greatly missed; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Palmira Rosales Sheffield on her
successful career with AT&T Advertising Solutions and her
community leadership and extend to her best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in her
honor.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate