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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Masjid At-Tawhid in Houston is celebrating its fifth |
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anniversary from April 21 to 23, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, A faith-based community service center, |
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Masjid At-Tawhid was founded in 2012 and settled into its permanent |
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home the following year; the organization serves residents of the |
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Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens, Trinity Gardens, and East Houston, |
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offering free hot meals, groceries, and clothing, as well as |
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spiritual support, without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, or |
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walk of life; and |
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WHEREAS, The center is led by Imam Qasim ibn Ali Khan, its |
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director; with the assistance of dedicated volunteers, he fosters |
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an atmosphere of peaceful coexistence and works to give hope to |
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those who struggle; he also coordinates with other civic and |
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religious leaders for the benefit of area residents; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, Masjid At-Tawhid has helped to |
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enhance quality of life for members of the community, and it is |
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truly a pleasure to join in commemorating this milestone; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Masjid At-Tawhid on its fifth |
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anniversary and extend to all those associated with the center |
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sincere best wishes 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 Masjid At-Tawhid as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |