TITLE: Recognizing the Pan American Round Tables of Texas on the occasion of the organization's 100th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Pan American Round Tables of Texas on the occasion of the organization's 100th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
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 President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 18, 2017.