SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 539
WHEREAS, The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan
Sanstha (BAPS) is hosting the Celebration of Selfless Service Day
event at the historic Texas State Capitol on May 10, 2023; and
WHEREAS, BAPS is an international spiritual organization
dedicated to peace and harmony; the group strives to care for the
world by caring for societies, families, and individuals, and it
operates BAPS Charities, a nonprofit that promotes community
service; and
WHEREAS, BAPS is a prominent Hindu organization in Texas;
its members serve their communities under the guidance and
example of the group's spiritual leader, His Holiness Mahant
Swami Maharaj, and through the wisdom of his predecessor, His
Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, who often said, "In the joy of
others, lies our own"; and
WHEREAS, The Celebration of Selfless Service in Texas
recognizes the myriad spiritual, socioeconomic, and cultural
contributions that BAPS and the wider Indian American community
have made to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha and His
Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj on the organization's commitment
to selfless service in communities across Texas and the nation
and extend to all those associated with the group sincere
appreciation for their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for BAPS as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Paxton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 10, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate