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 González of El Paso Moody Phelan González of El Paso Moody
Phelan González of El Paso Moody
Allen Goodwin Morales of Harris Allen Goodwin Morales of Harris
Allen Goodwin Morales of Harris
Allison Guerra Morales of Maverick Allison Guerra Morales of Maverick
Allison Guerra Morales of Maverick
Anchía Guillen Morales Shaw Anchía Guillen Morales Shaw
Anchía Guillen Morales Shaw
Bailes Harless Morrison Bailes Harless Morrison
Bailes Harless Morrison
Bernal Hernandez Muñoz, Jr. Bernal Hernandez Muñoz, Jr.
Bernal Hernandez Muñoz, Jr.
Bhojani Herrero Murr Bhojani Herrero Murr
Bhojani Herrero Murr
Bonnen Hinojosa Neave Criado Bonnen Hinojosa Neave Criado
Bonnen Hinojosa Neave Criado
Bowers Holland Noble Bowers Holland Noble
Bowers Holland Noble
Bryant Howard Oliverson Bryant Howard Oliverson
Bryant Howard Oliverson
Buckley Hull Ordaz Buckley Hull Ordaz
Buckley Hull Ordaz
Bucy Hunter Ortega Bucy Hunter Ortega
Bucy Hunter Ortega
Bumgarner Jetton Patterson Bumgarner Jetton Patterson
Bumgarner Jetton Patterson
Burns Johnson of Dallas Perez Burns Johnson of Dallas Perez
Burns Johnson of Dallas Perez
Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Plesa Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Plesa
Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Plesa
Button J. Johnson of Harris Ramos Button J. Johnson of Harris Ramos
Button J. Johnson of Harris Ramos
Campos Jones of Dallas Raney Campos Jones of Dallas Raney
Campos Jones of Dallas Raney
Canales Jones of Harris Raymond Canales Jones of Harris Raymond
Canales Jones of Harris Raymond
Capriglione Kacal Reynolds Capriglione Kacal Reynolds
Capriglione Kacal Reynolds
Clardy King of Hemphill Romero, Jr. Clardy King of Hemphill Romero, Jr.
Clardy King of Hemphill Romero, Jr.
Cole King of Uvalde Rose Cole King of Uvalde Rose
Cole King of Uvalde Rose
Collier Kitzman Rosenthal Collier Kitzman Rosenthal
Collier Kitzman Rosenthal
Cook Klick Schofield Cook Klick Schofield
Cook Klick Schofield
Cortez Kuempel Shaheen Cortez Kuempel Shaheen
Cortez Kuempel Shaheen
Darby Lalani Sherman, Sr. Darby Lalani Sherman, Sr.
Darby Lalani Sherman, Sr.
Davis Lambert Shine Davis Lambert Shine
Davis Lambert Shine
Dean Landgraf Smithee Dean Landgraf Smithee
Dean Landgraf Smithee
DeAyala Leach Talarico DeAyala Leach Talarico
DeAyala Leach Talarico
Dutton Longoria Thierry Dutton Longoria Thierry
Dutton Longoria Thierry
Flores Lopez of Bexar Thimesch Flores Lopez of Bexar Thimesch
Flores Lopez of Bexar Thimesch
Frank Lozano Thompson of Brazoria Frank Lozano Thompson of Brazoria
Frank Lozano Thompson of Brazoria
Frazier Lujan Thompson of Harris Frazier Lujan Thompson of Harris
Frazier Lujan Thompson of Harris
Gamez Manuel Turner Gamez Manuel Turner
Gamez Manuel Turner
Garcia Martinez VanDeaver Garcia Martinez VanDeaver
Garcia Martinez VanDeaver
Geren Martinez Fischer Vo Geren Martinez Fischer Vo
Geren Martinez Fischer Vo
Gervin-Hawkins Metcalf Walle Gervin-Hawkins Metcalf Walle
Gervin-Hawkins Metcalf Walle
Goldman Meyer Wu Goldman Meyer Wu
Goldman Meyer Wu
González of Dallas Meza Zwiener González of Dallas Meza Zwiener
González of Dallas Meza Zwiener
______________________________
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.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
Phelan González of El Paso Moody
Allen Goodwin Morales of Harris
Allison Guerra Morales of Maverick
Anchía Guillen Morales Shaw
Bailes Harless Morrison
Bernal Hernandez Muñoz, Jr.
Bhojani Herrero Murr
Bonnen Hinojosa Neave Criado
Bowers Holland Noble
Bryant Howard Oliverson
Buckley Hull Ordaz
Bucy Hunter Ortega
Bumgarner Jetton Patterson
Burns Johnson of Dallas Perez
Burrows A. Johnson of Harris Plesa
Button J. Johnson of Harris Ramos
Campos Jones of Dallas Raney
Canales Jones of Harris Raymond
Capriglione Kacal Reynolds
Clardy King of Hemphill Romero, Jr.
Cole King of Uvalde Rose
Collier Kitzman Rosenthal
Cook Klick Schofield
Cortez Kuempel Shaheen
Darby Lalani Sherman, Sr.
Davis Lambert Shine
Dean Landgraf Smithee
DeAyala Leach Talarico
Dutton Longoria Thierry
Flores Lopez of Bexar Thimesch
Frank Lozano Thompson of Brazoria
Frazier Lujan Thompson of Harris
Gamez Manuel Turner
Garcia Martinez VanDeaver
Geren Martinez Fischer Vo
Gervin-Hawkins Metcalf Walle
Goldman Meyer Wu
González of Dallas Meza Zwiener