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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Irving is |
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dedicated to fostering selfless service to society, faith, and |
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unity; and |
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WHEREAS, A social and spiritual Hindu organization, |
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Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, or |
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BAPS, was established by Shastriji Maharaj in 1907; it is based on |
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the teachings of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, who lived from 1781 to 1830; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, BAPS addresses the myriad challenges of today's |
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world, conducting its humanitarian work through a worldwide network |
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of nearly 4,000 centers; it encourages adherents to lead upright, |
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honest lives and to contribute to the greater good by volunteering |
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regularly; and |
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WHEREAS, On January 24, 2015, members of the Mandir in Irving |
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joined in the worldwide celebrations of the 150th anniversary of |
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the birth of Shastriji Maharaj; his knowledge of Hindu scriptures |
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and his life devoted to the timeless principles of truth, |
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sacrifice, and loyalty remain a source of profound inspiration |
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today; and |
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WHEREAS, The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Irving provides |
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opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and service, and it |
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is indeed fitting to recognize its positive role in the community; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in |
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Irving and extend sincere best wishes to its members; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Mandir as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |