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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Muslim Communities of Greater Houston are |
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gathering for the Annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner in Stafford on July |
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24, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, The ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar, |
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Ramadan is a time for prayer, reflection, and sacrifice; the |
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faithful undertake good deeds and through fasting, they practice |
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patience, self-discipline, and humility; and |
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WHEREAS, In a demonstration of unity and devotion to shared |
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values, this community event is sponsored by the Islamic Society of |
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Greater Houston, the Pakistan Association of Greater Houston, His |
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Highness The Aga Khan Council for Southwestern United States, |
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Al-Noor Masjid, the Myanmar American Chamber of Commerce, Amanah |
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Refugee Services, Emerge-USA, Helping Hand USA, Ibn-e-Sina |
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Clinics, the Islamic Circle of North America, the Islamic Learning |
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Foundation, the Islamic Medical Association, the Islamic Society of |
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North America, Madrassah Islamia, Makkah Masjid, Masjid-E-Gouse |
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Azim, Mecca Masjid, Houston Masjid Al Islam, the Muslim Council of |
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USA, the Muslim Public Affairs Council, the Muslim Student |
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Association, the Pakistan American Chamber of Commerce, the |
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Pakistan American Council of Texas, the Pakistan American Society |
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of Texas, the Risala Foundation, and the Houston Shifa Services |
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Foundation; and |
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WHEREAS, Media partners collaborating in the event are Hum |
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Tum Radio, the Muslim Observer, Naya Andaz Radio, the Pakistan |
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Chronicle, the Pakistan Journal, the Pakistan News, the Pakistan |
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Post, the Pakistan Times, and Sangeet Radio; and |
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WHEREAS, Guided by the theme "Come and Celebrate the True |
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Essence of Humility," the Muslim Communities of Greater Houston are |
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gathering to strengthen their bonds of fellowship and faith, and it |
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is indeed a pleasure to recognize them on this joyous occasion; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 2013 Annual |
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Ramadan Iftar Dinner of the Muslim Communities of Greater Houston |
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and extend to all those participating in the event sincere best |
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wishes for a meaningful observance; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Muslim Communities of Greater Houston as an |
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expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 87 was adopted by the House on July |
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25, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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