Bill Text: HI HCR37 | 2011 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Recognizing and improving relations with the Republic of Turkey
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2011-04-19 - (S) Referred to TIA/EDT. [HCR37 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2011-HCR37-Amended.html
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TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011 |
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HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING THE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII AND THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY.
WHEREAS, the Republic of Turkey and the United States of America are long-standing allies that cherish the universal values of freedom, democracy, and human rights; and
WHEREAS, in its alliance with the United States, the Republic of Turkey demonstrates a commitment to world peace and liberty, as well as a tolerance of others regarding secular and religious issues; and
WHEREAS, the Republic of Turkey, the world's 15th largest economy and Europe's sixth largest economy, is a valued trading partner with the State of Hawaii, and is to be commended on its contributions to the global economy; and
WHEREAS, in 2009, Turkish exports to the United States totaled about $3,300,000,000, and United States exports to Turkey totaled about $8,600,000,000; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2009, the United States and the Republic of Turkey launched a new cabinet-level initiative called the Framework for Strategic Economic and Commercial Cooperation to increase trade and investment relations; and
WHEREAS, the State of Hawaii and the Republic of Turkey enjoy a strong, vibrant, and mutually beneficial economic relationship, with the prospect of future growth; and
WHEREAS, it is the custom of the State of Hawaii
to welcome all who come to our State, especially those who come in the interest
of friendship and commerce; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the State of Hawaii to further
cultivate the mutually beneficial relationship between the State of Hawaii and
the Republic of Turkey and other Turkic Nations; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes the value of maintaining beneficial relationships with our allies, and the contributions of our allies, including the contributions made by the Republic of Turkey and the value of our positive relationship with this ally; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-sixth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2011, the Senate concurring, that the Legislature recognizes the long standing relationship between Hawaii and the Republic of Turkey, looks forward to building upon our time-honored friendship, as well as promoting the cultural, educational, political, and economic relations between the people of Hawaii and the Republic of Turkey; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey, United States Secretary of State, and Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.
Recognizing and improving relations with the Republic of Turkey
