Bill Text: TX HR313 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Muslim Capitol Day.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-07 - Reported enrolled [HR313 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR313-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 313

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Muslim community from throughout the
state are gathering in Austin on March 7, 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);
and
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 March 7, 2023, as Texas Muslim Capitol
Day and extend to all those participating sincere best wishes for an
enjoyable and memorable visit to Austin.
Lalani
Reynolds
Meza
Bhojani
Phelan Goodwin Murr
Allen Guerra Neave Criado
Allison Guillen Noble
Anchía Harless Oliverson
Ashby Hernandez Ordaz
Bailes Herrero Orr
Bell of Kaufman Hinojosa Ortega
Bernal Holland Patterson
Bhojani Howard Perez
Bonnen Hull Plesa
Bowers Hunter Price
Bryant Isaac Ramos
Buckley Jetton Raney
Bucy Johnson of Dallas Raymond
Bumgarner A. Johnson of Harris Reynolds
Burns J. Johnson of Harris Rogers
Burrows Jones of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Button Jones of Harris Rose
Campos Kacal Rosenthal
Canales King of Hemphill Schaefer
Capriglione King of Uvalde Schofield
Clardy Kitzman Shaheen
Cole Klick Sherman, Sr.
Collier Kuempel Shine
Cook Lalani Slaton
Cortez Lambert Slawson
Craddick Landgraf Smith
Cunningham Leach Smithee
Darby Leo-Wilson Spiller
Davis Longoria Stucky
Dean Lopez of Bexar Swanson
DeAyala Lopez of Cameron Talarico
Dorazio Lozano Thierry
Dutton Lujan Thimesch
Flores Manuel Thompson of Brazoria
Frank Martinez Thompson of Harris
Frazier Martinez Fischer Tinderholt
Gamez Metcalf Toth
Garcia Meyer Turner
Gates Meza VanDeaver
Gerdes Moody Vo
Geren Morales of Harris Walle
Gervin-Hawkins Morales of Maverick Wilson
Goldman Morales Shaw Wu
González of Dallas Morrison Zwiener
González of El Paso Muñoz, Jr.
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 313 was adopted by the House on March 7,
2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House