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| Recognizing the friendship between Ohio and the members of the Turkish-American Community. |
| WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to recognize the friendship between Ohio and the members of the Turkish-American community; and |
| WHEREAS, The United States of America has always been a beacon of economic cultivation and integration for people around the world; and |
| WHEREAS, The relationship between the United States of America and the Turkish-American Community encourages trade and investment; and |
| WHEREAS, There are approximately 400,000 Turkish-Americans in the United States, and a growing number in Ohio; |
| WHEREAS, Ohio values its understanding and appreciation of the history, culture, and traditions of the Turkish-American people living in Ohio; |
| WHEREAS, Building bridges among Ohio communities and Turkish-Americans is vital for the prospect of future economic growth; |
| WHEREAS, In September 2001, these bridges were strengthened economically by the hosting of the State of Ohio delegation in Turkey to expand business opportunities in September 2011 and the size of business and trade between Ohio and the Turkish business community increased subsequently; |
| WHEREAS, Ohio universities have built a strong relationship with Turkish higher education institutions with visits, exchange student programs, student recruitment, and university level agreements for further collaboration; |
| WHEREAS, The Niagara Foundation and the Turkish American Society of Ohio (TASO) is very active in expanding awareness of Friendship Task Force in cultures; therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 130th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, recognize the friendship between the State of Ohio and the Turkish-American Community and express support for expanding this relationship; and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit duly authenticated copies of this Resolution to the news media of Ohio. |