(Star-Telegram) An Arlington Republican who faced backlash after voting against a resolution celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan says he has since met with Arlington’s mayor and members of the Muslim community and apologized.
State Rep. Tony Tinderholt last month posted a statement on Twitter explaining his vote against the resolution. In it, he said that as a combat veteran, he served with many translators who were “Muslims and good people.”
The statement also read: “I can also attest that Ramadan was routinely the most violent period during every deployment. Texas and America were founded on Christian principles and my faith as a Christian prevents me from celebrating Ramadan. I want to commend Dan Patrick for choosing not to join the House in this celebration.”
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