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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Muslim community from throughout the |
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state are gathering in Austin on January 31, 2023, to celebrate the |
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20th Texas Muslim Capitol Day; and |
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WHEREAS, Texans made history in 2022 with the election of the |
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first two Muslim Americans to the Texas House of Representatives, |
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Rep. Suleman Lalani, M.D. (HD 76) and Rep. Salman Bhojani (HD 92); |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The Muslim community is one of the fastest-growing |
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communities in Texas, with almost 500,000 residents who identify as |
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Muslim, constituting 1.7 percent of the state's population; and |
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WHEREAS, Muslims in America are one of the most racially |
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diverse communities; and |
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WHEREAS, The Muslim community pioneered mathematical |
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concepts such as algebra, the creation of zero, the modern-day |
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decimal point system, calculus, and the concept of raising a number |
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to a power; moreover, the Muslim community developed numerous |
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advancements in astronomy, geography, and medicine; in the 11th |
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century, Muslim doctors invented hundreds of surgical tools; and |
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WHEREAS, The unwavering dedication of the leaders from the |
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Islamic community in the State of Texas has served as an impetus for |
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a more equal and altruistic population; Muslims have held public |
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office in Texas from the local level, such as city council members |
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and judges, all the way up to state representatives; and |
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WHEREAS, By bringing their perspectives to the legislative |
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forum, members of the Muslim community are contributing to the |
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dialogue on policy issues and helping to work toward a brighter |
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future for all residents of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize January 31, 2023, as Texas Muslim |
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Capitol Day and extend to all those participating sincere best |
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wishes for an enjoyable and memorable visit to Austin. |