SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 85
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Fethullah Gülen for his ongoing and inspirational
contributions to the promotion of global peace and
understanding; and
WHEREAS, A Turkish scholar, author, poet, preacher, and
educational activist, Fethullah Gülen has inspired a worldwide
social movement that promotes humanistic values and service and
is known as the Hizmet Movement or the Gülen Movement; and
WHEREAS, Based on the principle that each human being is of
value, regardless of background, faith, or culture, the Gülen
Movement offers a multifaceted approach to seeking world peace;
it places a strong emphasis on intercultural understanding and
the embracing of differences; it values compassionate acts of
care and concern; and it promotes the importance of education in
laying the groundwork for fostering better relationships between
diverse populations; and
WHEREAS, The Gülen Movement emphasizes the core concept
that peace is a function of tolerance and dialogue; it offers
"Living to let others live" as the foundation of a life of
altruistic service and calls on the younger generation to combine
intellectual enlightenment with spirituality to make the world a
better place; and
WHEREAS, The strength of the universal values promoted by
the movement has led to the creation of the Gülen Institute at the
University of Houston, which promotes academic research as well
as grassroots activity as a means to bring about positive social
change; Fethullah Gülen and the movement for social justice he
inspired are truly deserving of recognition for their impact on
our global society; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Fethullah Gülen for his dedication
to working toward a better world through education, service,
tolerance, and the free exchange of ideas and extend to him best
wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio, Fraser, Huffman,
Nelson, Van de Putte
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 25, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate