Bill Text: TX HR160 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of Chantal Vessali of College Station.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-10-19 - Reported enrolled [HR160 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR160-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 160
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
  of Chantal Vessali of College Station, who passed away on October 5,
  2021, at the age of 78; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Gustave and Hélène Vial, the former
  Chantal Vial was born in Annecy, France, on March 23, 1943, and she
  grew up with the companionship of a sister, Michelle; she studied
  art history in Florence, Italy, where she met her future husband,
  Parviz Vessali, and the couple were later blessed with a daughter,
  Elianor; and
         WHEREAS, After immigrating to the United States in 1967,
  Mrs. Vessali established the French School in Houston to serve
  French expatriate families who worked in the oil industry; in the
  mid-1970s, she moved with her family to Iran and transferred
  ownership of the school to the Mission Laïque Française; the school
  eventually became the Awty International School; and
         WHEREAS, Soon after the start of the Iranian Revolution, the
  Vessali family returned to Houston; Mrs. Vessali went on to teach
  French at Lamar High School, and she later served as head of Lower
  School and Pre-School at the Awty International School, where she
  implemented a total immersion dual language program; and
         WHEREAS, While attending the University of Houston,
  Mrs. Vessali worked part-time at Foley's, and her keen sense of
  fashion earned her a job offer to become a floor model for the
  department store; after the mid-1980s, she and her family relocated
  to New York, and she accepted a position with Genny fashion house;
  over the course of her career, she traveled throughout North
  America to direct trunk shows and conduct fashion clinics; and
         WHEREAS, The Vessali family ultimately settled in College
  Station, where they have owned several rental properties; dedicated
  to conservative principles, Mrs. Vessali volunteered her time to
  recruit and support a number of political candidates; in her
  leisure hours, she enjoyed traveling to France, Switzerland, and
  Italy; and
         WHEREAS, Chantal Vessali lived a full and generous life
  surrounded by those she loved, and they will forever carry her close
  in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Chantal Vessali and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn
  her passing; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Chantal
  Vessali.
 
  Kacal
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 160 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on October 18, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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