H.R. No. 37
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Emgage Texas Emerging Leaders program is
furthering civic engagement through its efforts to connect with
Muslim American residents of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Emgage is dedicated to educating, empowering, and
mobilizing Muslim American voters in support of policies that
strengthen democracy and enable Muslim communities to thrive; the
group offers a variety of programs, projects, retreats, and
services, including the Million Muslim Votes campaign and
initiatives to strengthen bonds with the Black Muslim community;
and
WHEREAS, One of the organization's signature programs,
Emerging Leaders helps Muslim youth interested in civic affairs,
government, policy, and advocacy to develop the skills necessary to
become tomorrow's leaders; at the end of the six-month program,
participants are provided with opportunities to undertake
governmental and civic internships; and
WHEREAS, By fostering a more informed and involved citizenry,
Emgage is making vital contributions to our state's prosperity and
vitality, and the participants in the Emgage Texas Emerging Leaders
program are indeed deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Emgage Texas Emerging Leaders
program and extend to its participants sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Lalani
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 37 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 133, Nays 7, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House