Bill Text: TX HR117 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizing January 31, 2023, as Texas Muslim Capitol Day.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2023-02-28 - Referred to Resolutions Calendars [HR117 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR117-Introduced.html
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| By: Lalani | H.R. No. 117 | |
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| WHEREAS, Members of the Muslim community from throughout the | ||
| state are gathering in Austin on January 31, 2023, to celebrate the | ||
| 20th Texas Muslim Capitol Day; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Texans made history in 2022 with the election of the | ||
| first two Muslim Americans to the Texas House of Representatives, | ||
| Rep. Suleman Lalani, M.D. (HD 76) and Rep. Salman Bhojani (HD 92); | ||
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| WHEREAS, The Muslim community is one of the fastest-growing | ||
| communities in Texas, with almost 500,000 residents who identify as | ||
| Muslim, constituting 1.7 percent of the state's population; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Muslims in America are one of the most racially | ||
| diverse communities; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Muslim community pioneered mathematical | ||
| concepts such as algebra, the creation of zero, the modern-day | ||
| decimal point system, calculus, and the concept of raising a number | ||
| to a power; moreover, the Muslim community developed numerous | ||
| advancements in astronomy, geography, and medicine; in the 11th | ||
| century, Muslim doctors invented hundreds of surgical tools; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The unwavering dedication of the leaders from the | ||
| Islamic community in the State of Texas has served as an impetus for | ||
| a more equal and altruistic population; Muslims have held public | ||
| office in Texas from the local level, such as city council members | ||
| and judges, all the way up to state representatives; and | ||
| WHEREAS, By bringing their perspectives to the legislative | ||
| forum, members of the Muslim community are contributing to the | ||
| dialogue on policy issues and helping to work toward a brighter | ||
| future for all residents of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be | ||
| it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby recognize January 31, 2023, as Texas Muslim | ||
| Capitol Day and extend to all those participating sincere best | ||
| wishes for an enjoyable and memorable visit to Austin. | ||
