SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 405
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Theodore Roosevelt IV, who is the featured speaker at a
dinner supporting the Lake Wichita Revitalization Project on
March 16, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Theodore Roosevelt IV is a renowned conservationist,
an internationally recognized banker, and a United States Navy Seal
veteran of the Vietnam War; he is the great-grandson of President
Theodore Roosevelt, who played a leading role in launching the
country's conservationist movement; by establishing parks and
reserves, the president conserved nearly 230 million acres of land,
thus preserving the nation's natural resources for the enjoyment
and benefit of future generations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Roosevelt is a graduate of the Harvard
Business School and a managing director at Barclays in New York
City; he serves as chair of the Center for Climate and Energy
Solutions, is a member of the Governing Council of the Wilderness
Society, and is a trustee of the American Museum of Natural
History; and
WHEREAS, The Lake Wichita Revitalization Project was
created to address the significant ecological issues affecting
Lake Wichita, which has surpassed its expected 100-year life
span; this grassroots conservation organization can serve as a
valuable example to conservation and reservoir rehabilitation
efforts across the nation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Roosevelt has been an exemplary steward of his
family's storied conservationist legacy, and it is truly fitting
that he receive special recognition for his outstanding work on
behalf of our country; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Theodore Roosevelt IV on his
commitment to protecting the nation's priceless natural resources
and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 13, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate