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  89R5524 TBO-F     By: Lalani H.C.R. No. 18       CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, The Muslim American residents of Texas have   benefited our state in countless ways over the course of many   decades, and their achievements are indeed deserving of   recognition; and          WHEREAS, The state with the fifth largest Muslim population   in the nation, Texas is home to an estimated 500,000 people who   practice Islam, with the majority of those residents living in the   cities of Houston and Dallas; moreover, Texas has the largest   Muslim population in the southern U.S., and more than 330 mosques   and Islamic centers are located in the state; and          WHEREAS, Countless members of Texas' Muslim American   community have devoted their lives to service, extending support   and assistance to individuals across the state through charitable   donations and civic organizations; and          WHEREAS, The Muslim community fosters compassion and peace   through the tenets of Islam, which include zakat (giving) as an   obligatory religious practice; and          WHEREAS, Muslim Americans in Texas have distinguished   themselves in a broad range of endeavors, including as medical   professionals, first responders, and teachers who have   demonstrated an exceptional commitment to serving their fellow   residents; in addition, Muslims have had an important influence in   business, politics, technology, the arts, and numerous other   fields; and          WHEREAS, The Muslim American community is an integral part of   the Lone Star State's vibrant and diverse mix of cultures, and the   observance of Muslim Heritage Month offers a welcome opportunity to   celebrate the meaningful contributions of its members; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby designate May as Muslim Heritage Month; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section   391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect   until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally   passed by the legislature.