House Resolution 1837
By: Representative Ali of the 106th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Dar-E-Abbas Islamic Center; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dar-e 'Abbas (AS) is an Islamic Shia Center (Imambargah) located on
Lawrenceville Highway in Southern Gwinnett County of Metro Atlanta, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the name Dar-e 'Abbas means "the Door of Abbas (as)" in the Persian language,
a reference to the Valiant Muslim Hero Abbas Bin Ali Bin Abu Talib A.S.; and
WHEREAS, Dar-E-Abbas has long demonstrated its commitment to community service
though charitable outreach, supporting initiatives dedicated to the welfare and enrichment
of the broader community; and
WHEREAS, Dar-E-Abbas has had the honor of welcoming and hosting numerous world-
renowned poets and distinguished public figures; and
WHEREAS, among its dedicated trustees is Saheb-e-Biyaz of Anjuman
Ghamkhwaran-e-Abbas, Ali Zia Rizvi who has provided exemplary leadership and tireless
dedication to Dar-E-Abbas; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the remarkable contributions of
this extraordinary institution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body honor Dar-E-Abbas Islamic Center for its many contributions to
the State of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Dar-E-Abbas Islamic Center.