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Regular Session, 2010 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 137
BY SENATORS BROOME, ALARIO, APPEL, CHAISSON, CHEEK, CLAITOR,
DORSEY, DUPLESSIS, B. GAUTREAUX, GUILLORY, JACKSON,
LONG, MARTINY, MCPHERSON, MICHOT, MORRELL, MORRISH,
NEVERS, PETERSON AND THOMPSON
A RESOLUTION
To recognize the many contributions made by citizens of the Republic of Turkey and that
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 State Senate 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. SR NO. 137 ENROLLED
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate 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 Senate designated by the President of the
Senate to further long standing Louisiana - Turkey relations, build upon time-honored
friendships, as well as 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.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE