88R25513 TBO-D
 
  By: Jetton H.R. No. 1277
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan
  Sanstha (BAPS) is hosting the Celebration of Selfless Service Day
  event at the historic Texas State Capitol on May 10, 2023; and
         WHEREAS, BAPS is an international spiritual organization
  dedicated to peace and harmony; the group strives to care for the
  world by caring for societies, families, and individuals, and it
  operates BAPS Charities, a nonprofit that promotes community
  service; and
         WHEREAS, BAPS is a prominent Hindu organization in Texas with
  places of worship in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus
  Christi, Lubbock, League City, and Beaumont; its members serve
  their communities under the guidance and example of the group's
  spiritual leader, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, and through
  the wisdom of his predecessor, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj,
  who often said, "In the joy of others, lies our own"; and
         WHEREAS, The Celebration of Selfless Service in Texas
  recognizes the myriad spiritual, socioeconomic, and cultural
  contributions that BAPS and the wider Indian American community
  have made to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha and His
  Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj on the organization's commitment to
  selfless service in communities across Texas and the nation and
  extend to all those associated with the group sincere appreciation
  for their important work; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for BAPS as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
  of Representatives.