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| 6 | 7 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 7 | 8 | | WHEREAS, March 23, 2025, is Pakistan Day, the day that |
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| 8 | 9 | | commemorates the 85th anniversary of the Lahore Resolution, and it |
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| 9 | 10 | | is fitting to welcome those visiting the State Capitol in |
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| 10 | 11 | | observance of the day; and |
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| 11 | 12 | | WHEREAS, Pakistan Day is observed annually on March 23rd by |
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| 12 | 13 | | over 80,000 Pakistanis that call Texas home and by Pakistanis all |
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| 13 | 14 | | over the world; and |
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| 14 | 15 | | WHEREAS, This occasion provides the opportunity to recognize |
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| 15 | 16 | | the societal, religious, linguistic, and economic contributions of |
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| 16 | 17 | | the people and families who have immigrated to Texas from Pakistan; |
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| 17 | 18 | | and |
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| 18 | 19 | | WHEREAS, The success of Texas has been bolstered by |
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| 19 | 20 | | Pakistanis and Pakistani Texans through their professional work, |
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| 20 | 21 | | cultural background, and values of peace and prosperity; and |
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| 21 | 22 | | WHEREAS, Today, the State of Texas joins Pakistanis in |
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| 22 | 23 | | celebrating Pakistan Day and in promoting diversity, inclusion, |
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| 23 | 24 | | education, and the appreciation of Pakistani culture and the |
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| 24 | 25 | | Pakistani community residing in our state; now, therefore, be it |
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| 25 | 26 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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| 26 | 27 | | Legislature hereby recognize Pakistan Day and welcome all those who |
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| 27 | 28 | | are visiting the State Capitol on March 23, 2025, in honor of this |
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| 28 | 29 | | special day. |
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