HR37 - Commending the Emgage Texas Emerging Leaders program.

      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     ______________________________   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.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House