2023S0459-1 06/29/23
By: Whitmire S.R. No. 9
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join in expressing support for the people of the Islamic Republic
of Iran, who have been bravely protesting human rights abuses and
fighting for their fundamental rights and freedoms; and
WHEREAS, Since 1979, Iranians have been deprived of their
basic freedoms under the theocratic dictatorship of the Iranian
government; the regime has enforced violence against women and
the brutal suppression of ethnic and religious minorities,
including Iranian Kurds, Baluchis, Arabs, Christians, Jews,
Baha'is, Zoroastrians, and Sunni Muslims; and
WHEREAS, The people of Iran have been resolutely committed
to opposing of state-sanctioned violence for more than 40 years
through organized resistance and protests; the recent waves of
protests in September of 2022 in response to the death of Mahsa
Amini while in police custody for alleged improper wearing of her
hijab reflect their ongoing rejection of religious tyranny and
their fight for a democratic and secular Republic of Iran; and
WHEREAS, The American people and the citizens of Texas
stand in solidarity with the people of Iran and support their
pursuit of a government founded on principles, laws, and policies
that entail and protect human rights and individual freedoms;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend the people of
Iran on their courageous resistance against tyranny and abuse;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
expression of solidarity and support from the Texas Senate.