SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 346
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Pan American Round Tables of Texas on the occasion
of the organization's 100th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Pan American Round Table Movement began in
1916 as an endeavor of Florence Terry Griswold; a truly
compassionate Texan, she was determined to help the women and
children who had fled Mexico and had sought refuge from the
perils of revolution by making their way to San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Pan Americanism was born as a result of the Monroe
Doctrine, which was issued to protect citizens of the Western
Hemisphere; the Pan American Round Table was created with a
mission to foster peace, mutual understanding, knowledge, and
friendship among all the people of the Western Hemisphere; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Pan American Round Tables of Texas has
20 chapters across the state; members actively promote the
international organization's mission of service by awarding
local and statewide scholarships, and over the years, these
scholarships have made a difference in the lives of countless
individuals; and
WHEREAS, The Pan American Round Table has a special place
in our state's unique history, and under the exemplary leadership
of state director Isabel Vezzetti, the Texas chapters have
contributed greatly to the international organization's success;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend all the members of the Pan American
Round Tables of Texas for their outstanding work promoting peace
and mutual understanding among the people of the Western
Hemisphere and extend to them best wishes on the occasion of the
organization's 100th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this
organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 18, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate