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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of the Muslim Democratic Caucus of Texas |
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are making a positive difference in the Lone Star State through |
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their advocacy; and |
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WHEREAS, The founding chapter of the American Muslim |
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Democratic Caucus, MDC of Texas was established in 2004 to give |
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voice to a segment of the electorate in need of greater political |
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representation at the state and national level; and |
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WHEREAS, MDCT has participated in state Democratic Party |
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conventions to raise awareness of issues affecting the Muslim |
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community; it sponsors information booths at various party events |
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and organizes voter registration drives, as well as candidate |
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outreach events and volunteer programs; in addition, members work |
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to improve turnout for elections; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, MDCT has increased the number |
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of Muslim precinct chairs and delegates in the Democratic Party; it |
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has also enhanced the involvement of community leaders in county |
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and state party executive committees; and |
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WHEREAS, Our democracy is stronger when all constituencies |
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are engaged in civic life, and through its noteworthy endeavors, |
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the Muslim Democratic Caucus of Texas is helping to ensure that the |
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concerns of its faith community are heard; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the Muslim Democratic Caucus of Texas |
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for its grassroots activism and commend the group's members for |
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their dedication; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |