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

89(R) SR 403 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on April 14, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate