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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 403          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Buddha's Light International Association and to honor   its 2025 North America Fellowship Meeting, which is taking place   in Austin from April 18 to 20, 2025; and          WHEREAS, Buddha's Light International Association was   organized by Buddhist believers in Taiwan in 1991 as China Buddha   Light Association, and it has since expanded to include chapters   in more than 100 countries across five continents and a global   membership exceeding one million individuals; and          WHEREAS, This prestigious fellowship event is being hosted   by the Austin, Houston, and Dallas chapters of the organization,   and it marks the first time the event will occur in Austin; it   will include special celebrations and activities to foster   cross-cultural understanding and promote peace, harmony, and   equality in society; and          WHEREAS, The theme of this year's North American Fellowship   Meeting is coexistence and coprosperity; the gathering offers   members an opportunity to advocate environmental preservation,   to enrich their communities through service, to participate in   causes that benefit others, and to emphasize the organization's   legacy of faith; and          WHEREAS, Through its initiatives, Buddha's Light   International Association is dedicated to advancing humanitarian   efforts, social harmony, and cultural exchange, and the 2025   fellowship event is truly a fitting opportunity for members to   celebrate their heritage and faith traditions and to promote an   example of unity throughout the Lone Star State and across the   world; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize the members of Buddha's Light   International Association on the occasion of the 2025 North   America Fellowship Meeting and extend to all in attendance   sincere best wishes for a rewarding and memorable event and visit   to Austin; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   the organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas   Senate.     Eckhardt                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 14, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate