Bill Text: IN HR0030 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring international partners who share goals with Commonwealth of Azerbaijan.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-02-20 - First reading: adopted voice vote [HR0030 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2013-HR0030-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION recognizing international
partners who have shared goals with the Commonwealth of
Azerbaijan.
Whereas, Over the last 21 years, Azerbaijan has
consolidated its sovereignty and political independence and has
become an important strategic partner of the United States,
both regionally and globally;
Whereas, More than 100 United States businesses have an
established presence in Azerbaijan, including prominent,
successful corporations such as ExxonMobil, Ernst & Young,
and Coca-Cola;
Whereas, Azerbaijan is a major supplier of energy
resources to some of the United States' most vulnerable allies,
particularly in Eastern Europe;
Whereas, Azerbaijan has a centuries-long tradition of
peaceful coexistence between various ethnic and religious
communities and is a critical link for the United States
government in its outreach to the Muslim world, as Azerbaijan
is one of the few secular countries in the Middle East with a
predominately Muslim population that maintains close, friendly
ties with Israel;
Whereas, Azerbaijan has been a loyal supporter of the
United States' "War on Terror," providing troops and logistical
support for NATO operations in Afghanistan;
Whereas, The appointment of Azerbaijan to a
nonpermanent seat on the United Nations Security Council
places the nation alongside the United States as a leader in the
international community; and
Whereas, Having a country like Azerbaijan, which shares
American values and with whom the United States maintains
close and productive ties, on the United Nations Security
Council significantly strengthens Americans and Azerbaijani
interests throughout the world and further fosters great trust
and cooperation among American and Azerbaijani citizens:
Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives, where there are common energy independence goals, a desire for stronger business relationships, shared geopolitical goals, and common values, seeks to strengthen our ties with Azerbaijan.
SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit copies of this resolution to Governor Michael Pence, the members of the Indiana Congressional delegation, and Azerbaijan's Ambassador to the United States.
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