Bill Text: TX HR532 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing Ramadan and commemorating the first Iftar at the Capitol.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-22 - Reported enrolled [HR532 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR532-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 532

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The ninth month of the Islamic calendar year,
Ramadan is a time when Muslims reinforce their spiritual beliefs by
fasting, worshipping, reading the Quran, practicing
self-discipline, and helping the less fortunate; in 2023, Ramadan
is beginning on March 22 with the expected appearance of the
crescent moon and lasts for the remainder of the lunar month; and
WHEREAS, During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink
from sunrise until sunset in an effort to deepen their faith and to
better understand the plight of the poor and hungry; Muslims break
their daily fasts by sharing meals, known as iftars, with family and
friends; and
WHEREAS, Muslims have been a part of the fabric of America
since the 1500s, when the first Muslims arrived as slaves with
colonial expeditions; today, Islam is one of the world's major
religions, with many followers across the United States and around
the globe; and
WHEREAS, While focusing on their spiritual growth during
Ramadan, Muslims affirm their commitment to working toward the
collective good of society and the well-being of people from all
walks of life, and it is indeed fitting to acknowledge the
significance of this special occasion to people of the Muslim faith
who call Texas home; and
WHEREAS, The first Iftar dinner at the State Capitol is
taking place on March 29, 2023, providing a fitting opportunity to
recognize the observance of Ramadan; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the first Iftar dinner at the State
Capitol and extend to Muslims across Texas sincere best wishes for a
joyous and meaningful observance of Ramadan.
Lalani
Phelan Guerra Murr
Allen Guillen Neave Criado
Allison Harless Noble
Anchía Harris of Anderson Oliverson
Anderson Harris of Williamson Ordaz
Ashby Harrison Orr
Bailes Hayes Ortega
Bell of Kaufman Hefner Patterson
Bell of Montgomery Hernandez Paul
Bernal Herrero Perez
Bhojani Hinojosa Plesa
Bonnen Holland Price
Bowers Howard Ramos
Bryant Hull Raney
Buckley Hunter Raymond
Bucy Isaac Reynolds
Bumgarner Jetton Rogers
Burns Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Rose
Button J. Johnson of Harris Rosenthal
Cain Jones of Dallas Schaefer
Campos Jones of Harris Schatzline
Canales Kacal Schofield
Capriglione King of Hemphill Shaheen
Clardy King of Uvalde Sherman, Sr.
Cole Kitzman Shine
Collier Klick Slawson
Cook Kuempel Smith
Cortez Lalani Smithee
Craddick Lambert Spiller
Cunningham Landgraf Stucky
Darby Leach Swanson
Davis Leo-Wilson Talarico
Dean Longoria Tepper
DeAyala Lopez of Bexar Thierry
Dorazio Lopez of Cameron Thimesch
Dutton Lozano Thompson of Brazoria
Flores Lujan Thompson of Harris
Frank Manuel Tinderholt
Frazier Martinez Toth
Gamez Martinez Fischer Troxclair
Garcia Metcalf Turner
Gates Meyer VanDeaver
Gerdes Meza Vasut
Geren Moody Vo
Gervin-Hawkins Morales of Harris Walle
Goldman Morales of Maverick Wilson
González of Dallas Morales Shaw Wu
González of El Paso Morrison Zwiener
Goodwin Muñoz, Jr.
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 532 was adopted by the House on March
22, 2023, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House