Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR73: Commemorating the 2025 Global Encounters Festival.
Status: In committee, August 26, 2025
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 25, 2025:
89(2) HR 73 - Introduced version - Bill Text 89S20780 JRI-F By: Lalani H.R. No. 73 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Global Encounters Festival took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from July 20 through 27, 2025; and WHEREAS, Organized by the Ismaili Muslim community with the collaboration of several UAE organizations, the festival is dedicated to promoting tolerance and coexistence while showcasing the power of the arts and sports to build bridges between cultures; the event marked the first time that the Jubilee Arts and Jubilee Games have been staged at the same time, and it brought together 4,000 artists and athletes from more than 50 countries and drew an audience of over 25,000 visitors; and WHEREAS, The festival featured more than 250 works of art from artists across the globe through the International Art Gallery, film screenings showcasing international filmmakers and their stories at the International Film Festival, and numerous music and theater performances at the International Performing Arts Shows; in addition, the event included interactive exhibitions, a cultural marketplace, multimedia development initiatives, interactive workshops, guided tours of the Ismaili Centre Dubai, and a pop-up exhibit curated by the Aga Khan Museum showcasing centuries of Muslim artistic innovation; and WHEREAS, Emphasizing fair play, teamwork, and intercultural unity, the Jubilee Games showcased 17 sports, including football, cricket, basketball, squash, chess, and …
Sponsors
- Suleman Lalani (D, HD-076) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
- : Filed
Subjects: GLOBAL ENCOUNTERS FESTIVAL (NJ0Q0), Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
Common questions
- What is HR73?
- HR73 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Commemorating the 2025 Global Encounters Festival.
- What is the status of HR73?
- In committee as of August 26, 2025. Latest action: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars (August 26, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR73?
- Suleman Lalani (D, HD-076).
- Where is the official record for HR73?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00073
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