Houston, Sep 5 : Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who is touring the US and Canada for his play "Mera Woh Matlab Nahin Tha", has been honoured with a 'Senate Proclamation' by the state of Texas.

The actor took to Twitter on Saturday to thank the senate of the State of Texas and also shared a photograph of the document.

The document read: "The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognise Anupam Kher, who is being honoured by the South Asian Chambers of Commerce for his appointment as a United Nations ambassador and champion for gender equality". 

"The Shaukeens" actor wrote alongside the photograph: "Thank you The Senate Of The State Of Texas for honouring me with the 'Senate Proclamation'. I feel happy and humbled". 

The veteran actor was appointed the UN ambassador for the 'HeforShe' campaign for gender equality in August.