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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center in Sugar Land has |
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demonstrated an admirable commitment to helping those in need |
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during the COVID-19 pandemic; and |
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WHEREAS, The unprecedented circumstances of the past year |
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have placed immense burdens on our communities, including strains |
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on health care resources, business closures, and loss of jobs; the |
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members of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center have set an inspiring |
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example of civic leadership by continuing to serve others and |
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working toward the greater good; in so doing, they have been a |
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source of hope and solace to many individuals; and |
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WHEREAS, A place of reflection, prayer, and gathering for |
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Shia Ismaili Muslims, the center reaches out to the wider community |
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with gestures of friendship and welcome; in December 2020, it |
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sponsored the "Share Your Holidays Food Drive" to help fill local |
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food pantries; it has also held water distribution events, and |
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recently, it opened its facilities for use as a COVID-19 |
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vaccination clinic for the public; and |
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WHEREAS, The goodwill and tireless dedication of the members |
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of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center have made a positive |
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difference in the lives of numerous Sugar Land residents during a |
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time of crisis, and they are truly deserving of special recognition |
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for their efforts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center for its |
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outstanding service to the community and extend to its members |
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sincere best wishes for continued success in their important work; |
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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 center as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Jetton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1181 was adopted by the House on May |
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23, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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