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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 192
BY REPRESENTATIVE TUCKER
A RESOLUTION
To recognize the many contributions made by citizens of the Republic of Turkey and that
it is in the best interest of the state of Louisiana to promote relationships with Turkey
and to create a Louisianian - Turkish Friendship Task Force.
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 Louisiana, and
is to be commended on its contributions to the global economy; and
WHEREAS, the state of Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana to further cultivate the
good relationship between Louisiana and the Republic of Turkey and other Turkic Nations;
and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Louisiana House of Representatives to recognize
the contributions of our allies and the value of maintaining beneficial relationships with
allies of the state of Louisiana, such as the contributions made by the Republic of Turkey
and the value of our positive relationship with this ally. ENROLLEDHR NO. 192
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize the many contributions made by the citizens
of the Republic of Turkey and that it is in the best interest of the state of Louisiana to
promote relationships with Turkey.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Louisianian - Turkish Friendship Task Force
is hereby created consisting of members of the Louisiana House of Representatives
designated by the speaker of the House to further long-standing Louisiana - Turkey relations,
build upon time-honored friendships, and promote the cultural, educational, academic,
political, and economic relations between Louisianians and Turkish people.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Turquoise Council of Americans and Eurasians.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES