TITLE: Recognizing the members of Buddha's Light International Association on the occasion of the 2025 North America Fellowship Meeting.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the members of Buddha's Light International Association on the occasion of the 2025 North America Fellowship Meeting.

FULL TEXT:
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.