Bill Text: TX HR1770 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Honoring His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his visit to Southern Methodist University in Dallas on May 9, 2011.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-05-09 - Reported enrolled [HR1770 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR1770-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is receiving an | ||
| honorary degree from Southern Methodist University and speaking at | ||
| the SMU Hart Global Leaders Forum on May 9, 2011; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Born in 1935, the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader | ||
| and former head of state of Tibet; he is revered by Tibetan | ||
| Buddhists as the 14th reincarnation of the Buddha Avalokiteshvara, | ||
| who achieved spiritual enlightenment; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The homeland of the Dalai Lama was invaded by China | ||
| in 1949, and the following year, he was called on to assume full | ||
| political power; in 1959, he was forced to escape into exile, and he | ||
| has since lived in Dharamsala, India, the seat of the Tibetan | ||
| government in exile; he retired from his political role in March | ||
| 2011; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Over the years, the Dalai Lama has become a beloved | ||
| and world-renowned champion for the ideals of compassion, | ||
| nonviolence, interreligious cooperation, and human rights; he has | ||
| traveled to more than 60 countries on 6 continents, speaking to the | ||
| public and meeting with presidents, monarchs, and other heads of | ||
| state, as well as clergy and scientists; he has authored more than | ||
| 72 books and received countless awards, honorary degrees, and | ||
| prizes in recognition of his important work; in 1989, he was awarded | ||
| the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent struggle for the | ||
| liberation of Tibet; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Dalai Lama is an inspiration to people of all | ||
| faiths and backgrounds, who look to him for guidance in an | ||
| increasingly complex world, and it is indeed a privilege to welcome | ||
| him to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby honor His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the | ||
| occasion of his visit to Southern Methodist University in Dallas | ||
| and extend to him sincere gratitude for his continued efforts in | ||
| behalf of global peace and understanding; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for His Holiness as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Branch | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 1770 was adopted by the House on May | ||
| 9, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
