Bill Text: TX HR215 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Honoring the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Irving for its commitment to an ethic of service.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-28 - Reported enrolled [HR215 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-HR215-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 215 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Irving is | ||
| dedicated to fostering selfless service to society, faith, and | ||
| unity; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A social and spiritual Hindu organization, | ||
| Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, or | ||
| BAPS, was established by Shastriji Maharaj in 1907; it is based on | ||
| the teachings of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, who lived from 1781 to 1830; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, BAPS addresses the myriad challenges of today's | ||
| world, conducting its humanitarian work through a worldwide network | ||
| of nearly 4,000 centers; it encourages adherents to lead upright, | ||
| honest lives and to contribute to the greater good by volunteering | ||
| regularly; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Members of the Mandir in Irving find daily | ||
| inspiration in the legacy of Shastriji Maharaj, who illuminated the | ||
| wisdom and knowledge passed down through the ages in Hindu | ||
| scriptures and devoted his life to the timeless principles of | ||
| truth, sacrifice, and loyalty; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Irving provides | ||
| opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and service, and it | ||
| is indeed fitting to recognize its positive role in the community; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby honor the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in | ||
| Irving for all it does to help individuals achieve richer, more | ||
| fulfilling lives and to provide humanitarian assistance in the | ||
| wider society; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for the Mandir as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
| House of Representatives. | ||
| Rinaldi | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 215 was adopted by the House on | ||
| February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
