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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community, |
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commonly known as Ismailis, are visiting the State Capitol on April |
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15, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, The Ismailis belong to the Shia interpretation of |
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Islam, numbering as many as 15 million in more than 35 countries |
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around the world; and |
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WHEREAS, The Ismailis have been guided by a hereditary imam |
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throughout a history that spans 1,400 years; today, the Ismailis |
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are guided by their spiritual leader, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga |
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Khan V, the 50th imam and a direct descendant of the Prophet |
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Muhammad through his daughter, Hazrat Bibi Fatima, and his cousin |
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and son-in-law, Hazrat Ali, the fourth rightly guided caliph of |
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Islam and the first Shia imam; and |
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WHEREAS, Prince Rahim Aga Khan's leadership builds upon the |
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foundations laid by his father, Aga Khan IV, furthering the |
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community's engagement with global issues such as economic |
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inequality, education, health care, and environmental |
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sustainability; and |
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WHEREAS, The Aga Khan Development Network has established |
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schools, hospitals, health centers, housing organizations, and a |
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variety of social and economic development institutions around the |
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world; these efforts are undertaken for the common good of all |
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people, regardless of race or religion; and |
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WHEREAS, Ismailis the world over are committed to responsible |
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citizenship, embracing pluralism, and building bridges of peace and |
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understanding; the AKDN's work is deeply intertwined with the |
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Ismaili community's ethos of service; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Ismaili community in Texas express |
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their faith by giving generously of their time, knowledge, and |
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resources to improve the lives of others, and it is indeed fitting |
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to recognize their contributions; now, therefore, 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 Day at the |
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State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best |
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wishes for a memorable and enjoyable experience in Austin. |