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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join in expressing support for the people of the Islamic Republic |
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of Iran, who have been bravely protesting human rights abuses and |
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fighting for their fundamental rights and freedoms; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 1979, Iranians have been deprived of their |
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basic freedoms under the theocratic dictatorship of the Iranian |
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government; the regime has enforced violence against women and |
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the brutal suppression of ethnic and religious minorities, |
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including Iranian Kurds, Baluchis, Arabs, Christians, Jews, |
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Baha'is, Zoroastrians, and Sunni Muslims; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Iran have been resolutely committed |
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to opposing of state-sanctioned violence for more than 40 years |
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through organized resistance and protests; the recent waves of |
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protests in September of 2022 in response to the death of Mahsa |
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Amini while in police custody for alleged improper wearing of her |
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hijab reflect their ongoing rejection of religious tyranny and |
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their fight for a democratic and secular Republic of Iran; and |
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WHEREAS, The American people and the citizens of Texas |
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stand in solidarity with the people of Iran and support their |
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pursuit of a government founded on principles, laws, and policies |
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that entail and protect human rights and individual freedoms; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend the people of |
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Iran on their courageous resistance against tyranny and abuse; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an |
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expression of solidarity and support from the Texas Senate. |