TITLE: Commending the Emgage Texas Emerging Leaders program.

SUMMARY: Commending the Emgage Texas Emerging Leaders program.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A delegation from the Emgage Texas Emerging Leaders program is visiting the State Capitol on May 4, 2023; and WHEREAS, Emgage is dedicated to educating, empowering, and mobilizing Muslim American voters in support of policies that strengthen democracy and enable Muslim communities to thrive; the group offers a variety of programs, projects, retreats, and services, including the Million Muslim Votes campaign and a strong program of African American community engagement; and WHEREAS, One of the organization's signature programs, Emerging Leaders helps Muslim youth interested in civic engagement, government, policy, and advocacy develop the skills necessary to become tomorrow's leaders; at the end of the six-month program, participants are connected with governmental and civic internships; and WHEREAS, By fostering a more informed and involved citizenry, Emgage is making vital contributions to the prosperity and vitality of the Lone Star State, and the participants in the Emgage Texas Emerging Leaders program are indeed deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend the Emgage Texas Emerging Leaders program and extend to all program participants sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lalani Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1447 was adopted by the House on May 4, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House