H.R. No. 532

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The ninth month of the Islamic calendar year,
	Ramadan is a time when Muslims reinforce their spiritual beliefs by
	fasting, worshipping, reading the Quran, practicing
	self-discipline, and helping the less fortunate; in 2023, Ramadan
	is beginning on March 22 with the expected appearance of the
	crescent moon and lasts for the remainder of the lunar month; and
	WHEREAS, During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink
	from sunrise until sunset in an effort to deepen their faith and to
	better understand the plight of the poor and hungry; Muslims break
	their daily fasts by sharing meals, known as iftars, with family and
	friends; and
	WHEREAS, Muslims have been a part of the fabric of America
	since the 1500s, when the first Muslims arrived as slaves with
	colonial expeditions; today, Islam is one of the world's major
	religions, with many followers across the United States and around
	the globe; and
	WHEREAS, While focusing on their spiritual growth during
	Ramadan, Muslims affirm their commitment to working toward the
	collective good of society and the well-being of people from all
	walks of life, and it is indeed fitting to acknowledge the
	significance of this special occasion to people of the Muslim faith
	who call Texas home; and
	WHEREAS, The first Iftar dinner at the State Capitol is
	taking place on March 29, 2023, providing a fitting opportunity to
	recognize the observance of Ramadan; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby commemorate the first Iftar dinner at the State
	Capitol and extend to Muslims across Texas sincere best wishes for a
	joyous and meaningful observance of Ramadan.
	Lalani
	Phelan Guerra Muñoz, Jr.
	Allen Guillen Murr
	Allison Harless Neave Criado
	Anchía Harris of Anderson Noble
	Anderson Harris of Williamson Oliverson
	Ashby Harrison Ordaz
	Bailes Hayes Orr
	Bell of Kaufman Hefner Ortega
	Bell of Montgomery Hernandez Patterson
	Bernal Herrero Paul
	Bhojani Hinojosa Perez
	Bonnen Holland Plesa
	Bowers Howard Price
	Bryant Hull Ramos
	Buckley Hunter Raney
	Bucy Isaac Raymond
	Bumgarner Jetton Reynolds
	Burns Johnson of Dallas Rogers
	Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Romero, Jr.
	Button J. Johnson of Harris Rose
	Cain Jones of Dallas Rosenthal
	Campos Jones of Harris Schaefer
	Canales Kacal Schatzline
	Capriglione King of Hemphill Schofield
	Clardy King of Uvalde Shaheen
	Cole Kitzman Sherman, Sr.
	Collier Klick Shine
	Cook Kuempel Slawson
	Cortez Lalani Smith
	Craddick Lambert Smithee
	Cunningham Landgraf Spiller
	Darby Leach Stucky
	Davis Leo-Wilson Swanson
	Dean Longoria Talarico
	DeAyala Lopez of Bexar Tepper
	Dorazio Lopez of Cameron Thierry
	Dutton Lozano Thimesch
	Flores Lujan Thompson of Brazoria
	Frank Manuel Thompson of Harris
	Frazier Martinez Toth
	Gamez Martinez Fischer Troxclair
	Garcia Metcalf Turner
	Gates Meyer VanDeaver
	Gerdes Meza Vasut
	Geren Moody Vo
	Gervin-Hawkins Morales of Harris Walle
	Goldman Morales of Maverick Wilson
	González of Dallas Morales Shaw Wu
	González of El Paso Morrison Zwiener
	Goodwin
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 532 was adopted by the House on March
	22, 2023, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House