SR1022: SR1022 2026 Walk for Peace; honor

26 LC 112 3721 Senate Resolution 1022 By: Senators Rahman of the 5th, Orrock of the 36th, Harbison of the 15th, Howard of the 35th, Rhett of the 33rd and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the 2026 Walk for Peace; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, in a time of great change and reflection for our nation, people across Texas and2 the United States are seeking ways to promote unity, healing, and peace in our communities;3 and4 WHEREAS, the 2026 Walk for Peace was a 2,300-mile spiritual and patriotic pilgrimage that5 began at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, and traveled on6 foot through nine states to the White House in Washington, D.C.; and7 WHEREAS, this historic journey was led by Bhikkhu Pannakara, ac companied by 198 Buddhist monks, and Aloka, the "Peace Dog," embodying the timeless values of the Buddhist9 tradition-wisdom, compassion, and mindfulness while also honoring deeply held American10 principles of unity, personal responsibility, and mutual respect; and11 WHEREAS, this mindful journey sought to promote compassion, uni ty, and community12 healing through peaceful presence, intentional walking, and engagement with local residents;13 and14 S. R. 1022 - 1 - 26 LC 112 3721 WHEREAS, during this critical time when communities across our nation are facing rising15 mental health challenges, divisions, and global uncertainty, the 2026 Walk for Peace serves16 as a reminder that peace is not merely a destination but a prac tice that begins within and17 radiates outward to families, communities, and nations; and18 WHEREAS, ending on February 11, 2026, the Walk for Peace represented an open invitation19 to people of all faiths, backgrounds, and beliefs to join in a shared aspiration: to live with20 greater compassion, mutual respect, and understanding.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body22 honor the 2026 Walk for Peace and extend sincere best wishes to all its participants for future23 health and happiness.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed25 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the26 press.27 S. R. 1022 - 2 -