HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.C.R. NO.

37

TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011

H.D. 1

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

HOUSE CONCURRENT

RESOLUTION

 

 

RECOGNIZING THE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII AND THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY.

 

 

 

     WHEREAS, the Republic of Turkey and the United States of America are long-standing allies that cherish the universal values of freedom, democracy, and human rights; and

 

     WHEREAS, in its alliance with the United States, the Republic of Turkey demonstrates a commitment to world peace and liberty, as well as a tolerance of others regarding secular and religious issues; and

 

     WHEREAS, the Republic of Turkey, the world's 15th largest economy and Europe's sixth largest economy, is a valued trading partner with the State of Hawaii, and is to be commended on its contributions to the global economy; and

 

     WHEREAS, in 2009, Turkish exports to the United States totaled about $3,300,000,000, and United States exports to Turkey totaled about $8,600,000,000; and

 

     WHEREAS, on December 7, 2009, the United States and the Republic of Turkey launched a new cabinet-level initiative called the Framework for Strategic Economic and Commercial Cooperation to increase trade and investment relations; and

 

     WHEREAS, the State of Hawaii and the Republic of Turkey enjoy a strong, vibrant, and mutually beneficial economic relationship, with the prospect of future growth; and

 

     WHEREAS, it is the custom of the State of Hawaii 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 Hawaii to further cultivate the mutually beneficial relationship between the State of Hawaii and the Republic of Turkey and other Turkic Nations; and

 

     WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes the value of maintaining beneficial relationships with our allies, and the contributions of our allies, including the contributions made by the Republic of Turkey and the value of our positive relationship with this ally; now, therefore,

 

     BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-sixth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2011, the Senate concurring, that the Legislature recognizes the long standing relationship between Hawaii and the Republic of Turkey, looks forward to building upon our time-honored friendship, as well as promoting the cultural, educational, political, and economic relations between the people of Hawaii and the Republic of Turkey; and

 

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey, United States Secretary of State, and Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

Report Title: 

Recognizing and improving relations with the Republic of Turkey