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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas |
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joins the millions around the world in mourning the passing of His |
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Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary |
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Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community and Founder and Chairman |
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of the Aga Khan Development Network; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on December 13, 1936, in Geneva, Switzerland, |
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His Highness succeeded his grandfather, Aga Khan III, in 1957 as the |
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49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, assuming the |
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sacred duty of guiding the Ismaili community in matters of faith and |
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leading global humanitarian efforts; and |
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WHEREAS, A direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace |
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be upon him and his family) through his daughter Hazrat Bibi Fatima |
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and his cousin and son-in-law Hazrat Ali, His Highness devoted his |
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life to the principles of compassion, service, and the pursuit of |
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knowledge; and |
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WHEREAS, His Highness was a visionary leader whose commitment |
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to social development and humanitarianism was realized through the |
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Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), which has provided critical |
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resources in healthcare, education, economic development, and |
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cultural preservation to communities in more than 30 countries; and |
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WHEREAS, Under his leadership, AKDN built hospitals, |
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universities, schools, and economic development programs that |
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improved the quality of life for millions, regardless of faith or |
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nationality; and |
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WHEREAS, A champion of pluralism and interfaith dialogue, His |
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Highness worked to bridge divides and promote mutual understanding, |
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earning numerous international honors; and |
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WHEREAS, His Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, |
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passed away on February 4, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal, leaving |
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behind a profound legacy that will continue to inspire future |
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generations; and |
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WHEREAS, The State of Texas recognizes the extraordinary |
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contributions of His Highness in strengthening communities, |
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advancing humanitarian causes, and uplifting people through |
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education and economic empowerment, including within Texas, where |
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the Ismaili Muslim community has flourished under his guidance; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of His Highness Shah |
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Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, and extend deepest condolences to |
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his family, to the global Ismaili community, and to all those |
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mourning his passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of His |
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Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV. |