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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, On February 1, 2017, the Bochasanwasi Akshar |
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Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) is paying tribute to the |
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diversity of the State of Texas by hosting the Celebration of Indian |
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American Culture in Texas at the historic State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, BAPS is a spiritual and charitable organization |
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dedicated to community service and to peace and harmony; BAPS |
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strives to care for the world by caring for societies, families, and |
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individuals; and |
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WHEREAS, BAPS is a prominent Hindu organization in Texas with |
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places of worship in Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Houston, |
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Lubbock, and San Antonio; its members serve the community under the |
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guidance and example of the group's spiritual leader, His Holiness |
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Mahant Swami Maharaj and through the wisdom of his predecessor, His |
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Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, who often said, "In the joy of |
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others, lies our own"; and |
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WHEREAS, The Celebration of Indian American Culture in Texas |
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recognizes the myriad spiritual, economic, and cultural |
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contributions that Indian Americans have made to the Lone Star |
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State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha and His |
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Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj on the organization's commitment to |
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community service in Texas and across the nation and extend to all |
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those associated with the group sincere appreciation for their |
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important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for BAPS as an expression of high regard by the Texas House |
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of Representatives. |