H.R. No. 182 is a resolution from the Texas House of Representatives expressing condolences and honoring the life of His Highness Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, who passed away on February 4, 2025. The resolution highlights his significant contributions as the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community and as the Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Born on December 13, 1936, in Geneva, Switzerland, he dedicated his life to guiding the Ismaili community and promoting humanitarian efforts across more than 30 countries, focusing on healthcare, education, and economic development.
The resolution acknowledges His Highness's legacy of compassion, service, and commitment to pluralism and interfaith dialogue, which has positively impacted millions of lives, including those in Texas. It concludes by extending condolences to his family and the global Ismaili community, and it calls for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for his family. The Texas House of Representatives adopted the resolution on February 5, 2025, as a tribute to his enduring influence and contributions.