89R20254 BK-D
By: Bhojani H.R. No. 641
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community,
commonly known as Ismailis, are visiting the State Capitol on April
15, 2025; and
WHEREAS, The Ismailis belong to the Shia interpretation of
Islam, numbering as many as 15 million in more than 35 countries
around the world; and
WHEREAS, The Ismailis have been guided by a hereditary imam
throughout a history that spans 1,400 years; today, the Ismailis
are guided by their spiritual leader, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga
Khan V, the 50th imam and a direct descendant of the Prophet
Muhammad through his daughter, Hazrat Bibi Fatima, and his cousin
and son-in-law, Hazrat Ali, the fourth rightly guided caliph of
Islam and the first Shia imam; and
WHEREAS, Prince Rahim Aga Khan's leadership builds upon the
foundations laid by his father, Aga Khan IV, furthering the
community's engagement with global issues such as economic
inequality, education, health care, and environmental
sustainability; and
WHEREAS, The Aga Khan Development Network has established
schools, hospitals, health centers, housing organizations, and a
variety of social and economic development institutions around the
world; these efforts are undertaken for the common good of all
people, regardless of race or religion; and
WHEREAS, Ismailis the world over are committed to responsible
citizenship, embracing pluralism, and building bridges of peace and
understanding; the AKDN's work is deeply intertwined with the
Ismaili community's ethos of service; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Ismaili community in Texas express
their faith by giving generously of their time, knowledge, and
resources to improve the lives of others, and it is indeed fitting
to recognize their contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 15, 2025, as Ismaili Day at the
State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best
wishes for a memorable and enjoyable experience in Austin.