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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A delegation from the Emgage Texas Emerging Leaders |
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program is visiting the State Capitol on May 4, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Emgage is dedicated to educating, empowering, and |
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mobilizing Muslim American voters in support of policies that |
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strengthen democracy and enable Muslim communities to thrive; the |
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group offers a variety of programs, projects, retreats, and |
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services, including the Million Muslim Votes campaign and a strong |
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program of African American community engagement; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the organization's signature programs, |
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Emerging Leaders helps Muslim youth interested in civic engagement, |
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government, policy, and advocacy develop the skills necessary to |
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become tomorrow's leaders; at the end of the six-month program, |
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participants are connected with governmental and civic |
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internships; and |
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WHEREAS, By fostering a more informed and involved citizenry, |
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Emgage is making vital contributions to the prosperity and vitality |
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of the Lone Star State, and the participants in the Emgage Texas |
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Emerging Leaders program are indeed deserving of recognition; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Emgage Texas Emerging Leaders |
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program and extend to all program participants sincere best wishes |
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for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |