H.R. No. 182
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas
joins the millions around the world in mourning the passing of His
Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary
Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community and Founder and Chairman
of the Aga Khan Development Network; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 13, 1936, in Geneva, Switzerland,
His Highness succeeded his grandfather, Aga Khan III, in 1957 as the
49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, assuming the
sacred duty of guiding the Ismaili community in matters of faith and
leading global humanitarian efforts; and
WHEREAS, A direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace
be upon him and his family) through his daughter Hazrat Bibi Fatima
and his cousin and son-in-law Hazrat Ali, His Highness devoted his
life to the principles of compassion, service, and the pursuit of
knowledge; and
WHEREAS, His Highness was a visionary leader whose commitment
to social development and humanitarianism was realized through the
Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), which has provided critical
resources in healthcare, education, economic development, and
cultural preservation to communities in more than 30 countries; and
WHEREAS, Under his leadership, AKDN built hospitals,
universities, schools, and economic development programs that
improved the quality of life for millions, regardless of faith or
nationality; and
WHEREAS, A champion of pluralism and interfaith dialogue, His
Highness worked to bridge divides and promote mutual understanding,
earning numerous international honors; and
WHEREAS, His Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV,
passed away on February 4, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal, leaving
behind a profound legacy that will continue to inspire future
generations; and
WHEREAS, The State of Texas recognizes the extraordinary
contributions of His Highness in strengthening communities,
advancing humanitarian causes, and uplifting people through
education and economic empowerment, including within Texas, where
the Ismaili Muslim community has flourished under his guidance;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of His Highness Shah
Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, and extend deepest condolences to
his family, to the global Ismaili community, and to all those
mourning his passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of His
Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV.
Lalani
Bhojani
Wu
Geren
Turner
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 182 was adopted by a rising vote of
the House on February 5, 2025.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House