H.R. No. 313

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Members of the Muslim community from throughout the
	state are gathering in Austin on March 7, 2023, to celebrate the
	20th Texas Muslim Capitol Day; and
	WHEREAS, Texans made history in 2022 with the election of the
	first two Muslim Americans to the Texas House of Representatives,
	Rep. Suleman Lalani, M.D. (HD 76) and Rep. Salman Bhojani (HD 92);
	and
	WHEREAS, The Muslim community is one of the fastest-growing
	communities in Texas, with almost 500,000 residents who identify as
	Muslim, constituting 1.7 percent of the state's population; and
	WHEREAS, Muslims in America are one of the most racially
	diverse communities; and
	WHEREAS, The Muslim community pioneered mathematical
	concepts such as algebra, the creation of zero, the modern-day
	decimal point system, calculus, and the concept of raising a number
	to a power; moreover, the Muslim community developed numerous
	advancements in astronomy, geography, and medicine; in the 11th
	century, Muslim doctors invented hundreds of surgical tools; and
	WHEREAS, The unwavering dedication of the leaders from the
	Islamic community in the State of Texas has served as an impetus for
	a more equal and altruistic population; Muslims have held public
	office in Texas from the local level, such as city council members
	and judges, all the way up to state representatives; and
	WHEREAS, By bringing their perspectives to the legislative
	forum, members of the Muslim community are contributing to the
	dialogue on policy issues and helping to work toward a brighter
	future for all residents of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be
	it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize March 7, 2023, as Texas Muslim Capitol
	Day and extend to all those participating sincere best wishes for an
	enjoyable and memorable visit to Austin.
	Lalani
	Reynolds
	Meza
	Bhojani
	Phelan González of El Paso Moody
	Allen Goodwin Morales of Harris
	Allison Guerra Morales of Maverick
	Anchía Guillen Morales Shaw
	Bailes Harless Morrison
	Bernal Hernandez Muñoz, Jr.
	Bhojani Herrero Murr
	Bonnen Hinojosa Neave Criado
	Bowers Holland Noble
	Bryant Howard Oliverson
	Buckley Hull Ordaz
	Bucy Hunter Ortega
	Bumgarner Jetton Patterson
	Burns Johnson of Dallas Perez
	Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Plesa
	Button J. Johnson of Harris Ramos
	Campos Jones of Dallas Raney
	Canales Jones of Harris Raymond
	Capriglione Kacal Reynolds
	Clardy King of Hemphill Romero, Jr.
	Cole King of Uvalde Rose
	Collier Kitzman Rosenthal
	Cook Klick Schofield
	Cortez Kuempel Shaheen
	Darby Lalani Sherman, Sr.
	Davis Lambert Shine
	Dean Landgraf Smithee
	DeAyala Leach Talarico
	Dutton Longoria Thierry
	Flores Lopez of Bexar Thimesch
	Frank Lozano Thompson of Brazoria
	Frazier Lujan Thompson of Harris
	Gamez Manuel Turner
	Garcia Martinez VanDeaver
	Geren Martinez Fischer Vo
	Gervin-Hawkins Metcalf Walle
	Goldman Meyer Wu
	González of Dallas Meza Zwiener
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 313 was adopted by the House on March 7,
	2023, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House