SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 688
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Islamic Center of Lake Travis on the occasion of
the one-year anniversary of its opening following its rebuilding
and the center's second Ramadan celebration; and
WHEREAS, The Islamic Center of Lake Travis underwent a
devastating fire in January of 2017 during its construction;
after more than a year of rebuilding efforts, and with the strong
support of the interfaith community, the mosque opened its doors
in May of 2018 in time for its first Ramadan celebration, which
included nightly prayers and community iftars, the traditional
meal that breaks the daily fast; and
WHEREAS, The mosque offers a range of convenient features
to its congregation, including upstairs and downstairs prayer
rooms, a nursery, washrooms, and a small basketball court; in
addition to regular worship services, the center offers Sunday
school classes for children and hosts a monthly lecture series,
and its members participate in the Mobile Loaves and Fishes
program; and
WHEREAS, The Islamic Center of Lake Travis recently
engaged its first Imam, Sheikh Mohamed-Umer Esmail; he is a
traditionally trained scholar who has studied the Sciences of
Shari'ah and received Ijazahs and studied under the tutelage of
some of the world's leading Islamic scholars; and
WHEREAS, The Islamic Center of Lake Travis has been an
invaluable addition to the faith community in Central Texas, and
it is truly fitting that it receive special recognition on this
significant anniversary; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Islamic Center of
Lake Travis on their commitment and their determination in the
face of adversity and extend to them best wishes for a memorable
one-year anniversary celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the mosque as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate