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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 86
BY REPRESENTATIVE BURRELL
COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes the Turquoise Council of Americans and Eurasians on
the occasion of the Turkic-Louisianian Legislative reception
A RESOLUTION1
To recognize the Turquoise Council of Americans and Eurasians on the occasion of the2
Turkic-Louisianian Legislative reception.3
WHEREAS, the Turquoise Council of Americans and Eurasians is an independent4
umbrella organization dedicated to promoting interaction and goodwill between people of5
Turkic and Eurasian heritage and other people of the United States; and6
WHEREAS, the council's mission is to promote friendship, understanding, and7
cooperation between the United States and the Turkic world, to foster and advance the8
interests of the Turkic American community, to engage and cultivate a new generation of9
young Turkic American leaders, to educate Americans about the Turkic world, and to10
encourage Turkic Americans to voice opinions on critical issues, serve as a think-tank of11
expertise on the Turkic world and Americans of Turkic descent, and identify and recognize12
the achievements of Turkic Americans in academia, the arts, business, education,13
government, public service, and science; and14
WHEREAS, in carrying out its mission, the council is committed to building up15
partnerships and working with all concurring organizations based on shared values and goals16
on the local, state, and national levels in the sponsorship and organization of educational17
programs on Turkic American issues, Turkic heritage, and the Turkic world; and18
WHEREAS, valuable members of the global community, the Republic of Turkey,19
and other Turkic nations bestow vital cultural, social, and economic contributions upon our20
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WHEREAS, Turkey has the sixteenth largest economy in the world and has enjoyed1
a strong, vibrant, and mutually beneficial economic relationship with the United States; and2
WHEREAS, the council participates in a variety of outreach programs and events3
including the annual Congressional Friendship Dinner in Washington, DC, sister city pacts4
between American and Turkish cities, and town hall meetings; and5
WHEREAS, the Turkic-Louisianian Legislative reception offers guests several6
opportunities to experience elements of Turkish culture including Turkish music and cuisine7
as well as a water marbling demonstration.8
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the9
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize the Turquoise Council of Americans and10
Eurasians on its exemplary efforts to promote inter-cultural understanding and goodwill and11
extends best wishes for a successful and memorable Turkic-Louisianian Legislative12
reception.13
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted14
to the Turquoise Council of Americans and Eurasians.15
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Burrell HR No. 86
Recognizes the Turquoise Council of Americans and Eurasians on the occasion of the
Turkic-Louisianian Legislative reception.