SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 589
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
welcoming Zafer Caglayan, the minister of economy for the
Republic of Turkey, on the occasion of his visit to Texas; and
WHEREAS, The honorable minister represents an esteemed
economic partner and a highly valued friendship between the State
of Texas and the Republic of Turkey; these two allies are
committed to a continuation of this mutually beneficial
relationship; and
WHEREAS, The Republic of Turkey is a vital player in global
commerce and has the 16th-largest economy in the world; and
WHEREAS, Texas is home to some 50,000 Turkish Americans and
is host to Turkish American associations such as the Turquoise
Council of Americans and Eurasians, the Raindrop Foundation, and
the Texas Turkish American Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, The citizens of Texas share a desire to promote
trade, investment, and friendship between the people of Turkey and
those of this state; it is then with great honor that residents and
elected representatives of the State of Texas host this esteemed
guest from the Republic of Turkey; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby welcome Turkish minister of economy
Zafer Caglayan on the occasion of his visit to the State of Texas;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Minister Caglayan as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 3, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate