Bill Text: PA SR396 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designating October 29, 2012, as "Turkish Republic Day" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2012-10-16 - Introduced and adopted [SR396 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-SR396-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 2500
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 396 Session of2012
INTRODUCED BY BLAKE, OCTOBER 16, 2012
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, OCTOBER 16, 2012
A RESOLUTION
Designating October 29, 2012, as "Turkish Republic Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, October 29, 1923, is the date of the founding of the
Republic of Turkey by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk; and
WHEREAS, Turkey is one of the very few secular democracies in
the Muslim world and has made significant contributions to
United States foreign policy in the Balkans, the Middle East,
Central Asia and the Caucasus and has played a critical role in
international efforts for peace, prosperity and stability; and
WHEREAS, Turkey has been a staunch ally of the United States
and has supported the United States in every major conflict
since the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, Turkey has become an integral part of Europe through
its membership in NATO, the Council of Europe and its quest for
membership to the European Union; and
WHEREAS, Americans of Turkish origin play a significant role
in the ethnic diversity of the United States by incorporating
their rich spiritual and cultural heritage and their dedication
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to the responsibilities of good citizenship; and
WHEREAS, We recognize many individuals of Turkish descent who
have chosen to reside in this Commonwealth and share their rich
heritage with us; and
WHEREAS, All Turks and Turkish-Americans will be celebrating
Turkish Republic Day on October 29, 2012; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate October 29, 2012, as
"Turkish Republic Day" in Pennsylvania and encourage all
citizens of this Commonwealth to recognize the importance of
this day.
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