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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Council on |
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American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-DFW) is a leading advocate for |
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justice and mutual understanding in the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with regional |
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offices nationwide, CAIR is America's largest Islamic civil |
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liberties group; the nonprofit's members are dedicated to |
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supporting and protecting the civil rights of American Muslims, to |
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promoting justice and equality, and to advancing public |
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understanding of the Muslim faith; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 1998, CAIR-DFW has been a leading voice for |
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the Muslim community in Dallas and Fort Worth, taking on the civil |
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rights cases, free of charge, of American Muslims who have been |
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discriminated against; the chapter also maintains a government |
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relations department, which organizes voter registration drives |
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and trains community members on how to approach their elected |
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officials; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition, the chapter maintains a media |
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engagement effort, helping to ensure that Muslim voices are heard |
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in the media and providing community leaders with the tools they |
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need to engage the media; the outreach and education department |
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operates a Muslim speakers bureau that makes professional Muslim |
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speakers available for events at schools, religious institutions, |
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and other public forums, and the chapter's youth empowerment |
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initiative works to build the next generation of American Muslim |
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leaders; and |
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WHEREAS, By advocating for peace, tolerance, and unity among |
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people of all faiths, CAIR is working to ensure that American |
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society remains true to its founding ideals, and CAIR-DFW is truly |
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deserving of special recognition as it continues its efforts to |
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build a brighter future for all; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the work of the Dallas-Fort Worth |
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chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and extend to |
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all those associated with the chapter sincere best wishes for |
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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 CAIR-DFW as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |