ENROLLED SENATE
RESOLUTION NO. 33	By:	Burrage, Sparks, Adelson, Aldridge, Allen, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brecheen, Brinkley, Brown, Childers, Coates, Crain, David, Eason McIntyre, Ellis, Fields, Ford, Garrison, Halligan, Holt, Ivester, Johnson (Constance), Johnson (Rob), Jolley, Justice, Laster, Lerblance, Marlatt, Mazzei, McAffrey, Newberry, Nichols, Paddack, Russell, Schulz, Shortey, Simpson, Stanislawski, Sykes, Treat, Wilson and Wyrick

A 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 SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 53RD OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate recognizes the many contributions made by the citizens of the Republic of Turkey.

THAT an official copy of this resolution be distributed to the Turquoise Council of Americans and Eurasians.

Adopted by the Senate the 29th day of February, 2012.

	
	Presiding Officer of the Senate