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2	2	By: Lalani H.R. No. 182
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7	7	R E S O L U T I O N
8	8	WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas
9	9	joins the millions around the world in mourning the passing of His
10	10	Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary
11	11	Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community and Founder and Chairman
12	12	of the Aga Khan Development Network; and
13	13	WHEREAS, Born on December 13, 1936, in Geneva, Switzerland,
14	14	His Highness succeeded his grandfather, Aga Khan III, in 1957 as the
15	15	49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, assuming the
16	16	sacred duty of guiding the Ismaili community in matters of faith and
17	17	leading global humanitarian efforts; and
18	18	WHEREAS, A direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace
19	19	be upon him and his family) through his daughter Hazrat Bibi Fatima
20	20	and his cousin and son-in-law Hazrat Ali, His Highness devoted his
21	21	life to the principles of compassion, service, and the pursuit of
22	22	knowledge; and
23	23	WHEREAS, His Highness was a visionary leader whose commitment
24	24	to social development and humanitarianism was realized through the
25	25	Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), which has provided critical
26	26	resources in healthcare, education, economic development, and
27	27	cultural preservation to communities in more than 30 countries; and
28	28	WHEREAS, Under his leadership, AKDN built hospitals,
29	29	universities, schools, and economic development programs that
30	30	improved the quality of life for millions, regardless of faith or
31	31	nationality; and
32	32	WHEREAS, A champion of pluralism and interfaith dialogue, His
33	33	Highness worked to bridge divides and promote mutual understanding,
34	34	earning numerous international honors; and
35	35	WHEREAS, His Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV,
36	36	passed away on February 4, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal, leaving
37	37	behind a profound legacy that will continue to inspire future
38	38	generations; and
39	39	WHEREAS, The State of Texas recognizes the extraordinary
40	40	contributions of His Highness in strengthening communities,
41	41	advancing humanitarian causes, and uplifting people through
42	42	education and economic empowerment, including within Texas, where
43	43	the Ismaili Muslim community has flourished under his guidance;
44	44	now, therefore, be it
45	45	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
46	46	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of His Highness Shah
47	47	Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, and extend deepest condolences to
48	48	his family, to the global Ismaili community, and to all those
49	49	mourning his passing; and, be it further
50	50	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
51	51	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
52	52	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of His
53	53	Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV.