STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 53rd Legislature (2011)

HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION 1002	By:	Sullivan of the House  

				and

			Stanislawski of the Senate  

AS INTRODUCED

A Concurrent Resolution recognizing the many contributions made by citizens of the Republic of Turkey; and directing distribution.   

WHEREAS, the Republic of Turkey and the United States of America are long-standing allies, both dearly cherishing the universal values of freedom, democracy and human rights; and
WHEREAS, in its alliances with the United States, the Republic of Turkey has demonstrated its commitment to world peace and liberty, as well as its tolerance of others in the secular and religious venues; and
WHEREAS, the Republic of Turkey is the world’s fifteenth largest economy and Europe’s sixth largest economy, is a valued trading partner with the State of Oklahoma, and is to be commended on its contributions to the global economy; and
WHEREAS, the State of Oklahoma and the Republic of Turkey have enjoyed a strong, vibrant and mutually beneficial economic relationship with the prospect of further growth; and
WHEREAS, it is the custom of the State of Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma to further cultivate the good relationship between Oklahoma and the Republic of Turkey and other Turkic Nations; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Oklahoma Legislature to recognize the contributions of our allies and the value of maintaining beneficial relationships with allies of the State of Oklahoma, such as 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 1ST SESSION OF THE 53RD OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN:
THAT the Oklahoma Legislature recognizes the many contributions made by the citizens of the Republic of Turkey.
THAT an official copy of this resolution be distributed to Turquoise Council of Americans and Eurasians.

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