87R17024 JGH-D
 
  By: Ramos H.R. No. 467
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Council on
  American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-DFW) is a leading advocate for
  justice and mutual understanding in the Lone Star State; and
         WHEREAS, Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with regional
  offices nationwide, CAIR is America's largest Islamic civil
  liberties group; the nonprofit's members are dedicated to
  supporting and protecting the civil rights of American Muslims, to
  promoting justice and equality, and to advancing public
  understanding of the Muslim faith; and
         WHEREAS, Since 1998, CAIR-DFW has been a leading voice for
  the Muslim community in Dallas and Fort Worth, taking on the civil
  rights cases, free of charge, of American Muslims who have been
  discriminated against; the chapter also maintains a government
  relations department, which organizes voter registration drives
  and trains community members on how to approach their elected
  officials; and
         WHEREAS, In addition, the chapter maintains a media
  engagement effort, helping to ensure that Muslim voices are heard
  in the media and providing community leaders with the tools they
  need to engage the media; the outreach and education department
  operates a Muslim speakers bureau that makes professional Muslim
  speakers available for events at schools, religious institutions,
  and other public forums, and the chapter's youth empowerment
  initiative works to build the next generation of American Muslim
  leaders; and
         WHEREAS, By advocating for peace, tolerance, and unity among
  people of all faiths, CAIR is working to ensure that American
  society remains true to its founding ideals, and CAIR-DFW is truly
  deserving of special recognition as it continues its efforts to
  build a brighter future for all; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the work of the Dallas-Fort Worth
  chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and extend to
  all those associated with the chapter sincere best wishes for
  continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for CAIR-DFW as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.