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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Muslim American residents of Texas have |
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benefited our state in countless ways over the course of many |
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decades, and their achievements are indeed deserving of |
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recognition; and |
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WHEREAS, The state with the fifth largest Muslim population |
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in the nation, Texas is home to an estimated 500,000 people who |
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practice Islam, with the majority of those residents living in the |
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cities of Houston and Dallas; moreover, Texas has the largest |
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Muslim population in the southern U.S., and more than 330 mosques |
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and Islamic centers are located in the state; and |
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WHEREAS, Countless members of Texas' Muslim American |
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community have devoted their lives to service, extending support |
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and assistance to individuals across the state through charitable |
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donations and civic organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, The Muslim community fosters compassion and peace |
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through the tenets of Islam, which include zakat (giving) as an |
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obligatory religious practice; and |
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WHEREAS, Muslim Americans in Texas have distinguished |
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themselves in a broad range of endeavors, including as medical |
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professionals, first responders, and teachers who have |
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demonstrated an exceptional commitment to serving their fellow |
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residents; in addition, Muslims have had an important influence in |
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business, politics, technology, the arts, and numerous other |
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fields; and |
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WHEREAS, The Muslim American community is an integral part of |
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the Lone Star State's vibrant and diverse mix of cultures, and the |
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observance of Muslim Heritage Month offers a welcome opportunity to |
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celebrate the meaningful contributions of its members; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate May as Muslim Heritage Month; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section |
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391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect |
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until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally |
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passed by the legislature. |