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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Islamic Society of Greater Houston demonstrated |
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admirable compassion and initiative in the aftermath of Hurricane |
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Harvey; and |
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WHEREAS, The deadliest hurricane to hit Texas in nearly a |
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century, Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25, 2017; the |
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storm hovered over Southeast Texas for four days, dropping record |
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amounts of rain and forcing the evacuation of 30,000 Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, In response, the Islamic Society of Greater Houston |
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contributed to rescue efforts and opened the doors of many mosques |
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in the area to Texans of all faiths, providing them with food, |
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shelter, and support; other Muslim organizations representing |
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various sects from across the Lone Star State donated supplies as |
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well, and today, the Islamic Society of Greater Houston continues |
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to promote fund-raising efforts and provide aid to community |
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organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of the Islamic Society of Greater |
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Houston have greatly benefited their fellow Texans, and their |
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efforts are a source of inspiration to many; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Islamic Society of Greater Houston |
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for its response in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and extend to |
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its members sincere gratitude for their hard work and generosity; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Islamic Society of Greater Houston as an |
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expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |