87R17024 JGH-D
By: Ramos H.R. No. 467
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Council on
American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-DFW) is a leading advocate for
justice and mutual understanding in the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with regional
offices nationwide, CAIR is America's largest Islamic civil
liberties group; the nonprofit's members are dedicated to
supporting and protecting the civil rights of American Muslims, to
promoting justice and equality, and to advancing public
understanding of the Muslim faith; and
WHEREAS, Since 1998, CAIR-DFW has been a leading voice for
the Muslim community in Dallas and Fort Worth, taking on the civil
rights cases, free of charge, of American Muslims who have been
discriminated against; the chapter also maintains a government
relations department, which organizes voter registration drives
and trains community members on how to approach their elected
officials; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the chapter maintains a media
engagement effort, helping to ensure that Muslim voices are heard
in the media and providing community leaders with the tools they
need to engage the media; the outreach and education department
operates a Muslim speakers bureau that makes professional Muslim
speakers available for events at schools, religious institutions,
and other public forums, and the chapter's youth empowerment
initiative works to build the next generation of American Muslim
leaders; and
WHEREAS, By advocating for peace, tolerance, and unity among
people of all faiths, CAIR is working to ensure that American
society remains true to its founding ideals, and CAIR-DFW is truly
deserving of special recognition as it continues its efforts to
build a brighter future for all; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the work of the Dallas-Fort Worth
chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and extend to
all those associated with the chapter sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for CAIR-DFW as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.