HR182 - In memory of His Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV.

      H.R. No. 182       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas   joins the millions around the world in mourning the passing of His   Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary   Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community and Founder and Chairman   of the Aga Khan Development Network; and          WHEREAS, Born on December 13, 1936, in Geneva, Switzerland,   His Highness succeeded his grandfather, Aga Khan III, in 1957 as the   49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, assuming the   sacred duty of guiding the Ismaili community in matters of faith and   leading global humanitarian efforts; and          WHEREAS, A direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace   be upon him and his family) through his daughter Hazrat Bibi Fatima   and his cousin and son-in-law Hazrat Ali, His Highness devoted his   life to the principles of compassion, service, and the pursuit of   knowledge; and          WHEREAS, His Highness was a visionary leader whose commitment   to social development and humanitarianism was realized through the   Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), which has provided critical   resources in healthcare, education, economic development, and   cultural preservation to communities in more than 30 countries; and          WHEREAS, Under his leadership, AKDN built hospitals,   universities, schools, and economic development programs that   improved the quality of life for millions, regardless of faith or   nationality; and          WHEREAS, A champion of pluralism and interfaith dialogue, His   Highness worked to bridge divides and promote mutual understanding,   earning numerous international honors; and          WHEREAS, His Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV,   passed away on February 4, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal, leaving   behind a profound legacy that will continue to inspire future   generations; and          WHEREAS, The State of Texas recognizes the extraordinary   contributions of His Highness in strengthening communities,   advancing humanitarian causes, and uplifting people through   education and economic empowerment, including within Texas, where   the Ismaili Muslim community has flourished under his guidance;   now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of His Highness Shah   Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, and extend deepest condolences to   his family, to the global Ismaili community, and to all those   mourning his passing; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of His   Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV.     Lalani   Bhojani   Wu   Geren   Turner     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 182 was adopted by a rising vote of   the House on February 5, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House