88R29549 BHH-D
 
  By: Paxton S.R. No. 539
 
 
 
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; 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 Senate 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
  Senate.