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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Ismaili CIVIC Advocacy Day of Service is taking |
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place at the State Capitol on April 15, 2025, providing a fitting |
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opportunity to recognize the Ismaili CIVIC organization for its |
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unwavering commitment to volunteerism and community engagement and |
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its efforts to foster unity, compassion, and mutual respect among |
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diverse groups; and |
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WHEREAS, Ismaili CIVIC, an international initiative of the |
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Shia Ismaili Muslim community, exemplifies these values by |
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mobilizing volunteers globally to serve their communities through |
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meaningful service projects that improve the quality of life for |
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individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of faith, gender, or |
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ethnicity; and |
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WHEREAS, Drawing upon a centuries-old tradition of |
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volunteerism and compassion, Ismaili CIVIC embodies the principles |
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of good citizenship, community development, and pluralism by |
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undertaking activities that address local needs and foster |
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understanding and peace; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Ismaili community in Texas actively |
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participate in civic initiatives through volunteerism, advocacy, |
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and community service, reflecting the shared values of kindness, |
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compassion, and care for those in need; and |
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WHEREAS, Recognizing and celebrating such contributions |
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reinforces the collective commitment of Texans to building |
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inclusive, vibrant, and compassionate communities; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize April 15, 2025, as Ismaili CIVIC |
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Advocacy Day of Service and commend the Ismaili community for its |
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ongoing dedication to bettering civil society through voluntary |
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service, community upliftment, and civic engagement; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ismaili CIVIC as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Lalani |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 614 was adopted by the House on April |
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17, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 83, Nays 57, 2 present, not |
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voting. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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