Bill Text: TX HR88 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the 2013 Houston Iftar Ramadan dinner with Mayor Annise Parker.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-07-26 - Reported enrolled [HR88 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HR88-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 88 |
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WHEREAS, The Abu Dhabi, Baku, Istanbul, and Karachi Sister | ||
City Associations are joining with other organizations to host the | ||
Houston Iftar annual Ramadan dinner with Mayor Annise Parker on | ||
July 27, 2013; and | ||
WHEREAS, The ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar, | ||
Ramadan is a time for prayer, reflection, and sacrifice; the | ||
faithful demonstrate compassion through good deeds and charitable | ||
giving, and they change their daily routine to gain perspective on | ||
their own lives and achieve greater spiritual understanding; and | ||
WHEREAS, The strong Sister City relationships Houston enjoys | ||
are a powerful reflection of its status as one of the world's most | ||
diverse municipalities; fittingly, the Houston Iftar not only | ||
celebrates solidarity and unity among Muslim organizations and | ||
religious groups, but also provides an opportunity for Texans to | ||
come together with those of other faiths, recognizing shared values | ||
and expressing mutual respect; and | ||
WHEREAS, This joyous and inclusive event promotes fellowship | ||
and deepens understanding and appreciation for the rich cultural | ||
heritage that makes Houston such a vibrant and welcoming city; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas | ||
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 2013 | ||
Houston Iftar and extend to all those in attendance sincere best | ||
wishes for a meaningful observance; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for the organizers of the Houston Iftar as an expression of | ||
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 88 was adopted by the House on July | ||
25, 2013, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||