PRINTER'S NO. 1023
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
155
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY ARGALL, DINNIMAN, FONTANA, GREENLEAF, BROWNE,
SCAVELLO, COSTA AND BOSCOLA, JUNE 26, 2017
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 26, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating June 29, 2017, as "Turkic Cultural Day" in
Pennsylvania and recognizing the valuable work of the Council
of Turkic American Alliance and the Turkish Cultural Center
of Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The Council of Turkic American Alliance and the
Turkish Cultural Center of Pennsylvania are hosting their sixth
annual "Turkic Cultural Day" to showcase the rich mosaic of
different cultures, religions and ethnicities and to educate the
public regarding the country of Turkey; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth proudly welcomes the Turkic-
American community to participate in the festivities to
commemorate the observance of "Turkic Cultural Day"; and
WHEREAS, The Council of Turkic American Alliance serves as an
educational council that promotes Turkic-American culture and
heritage; and
WHEREAS, The Turkish Cultural Center of Pennsylvania
strengthens the cultural and educational ties among people from
diverse cultural backgrounds and furthers the cause of promoting
the Turkish heritage of tolerance and understanding; and
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WHEREAS, The Council of Turkic American Alliance and the
Turkish Cultural Center of Pennsylvania serve a diverse Turkic-
American population in this Commonwealth with heritages from the
countries of: Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan; and
WHEREAS, Americans of Turkic origin play a significant role
in the ethnic diversity of this Commonwealth by incorporating
their rich spiritual and cultural heritage and their dedication
to the responsibilities of good citizenship; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate June 29, 2017, as "Turkic
Cultural Day" in Pennsylvania and encourage all residents of
this Commonwealth to recognize the importance of this day; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the efforts of the
Council of Turkic American Alliance and the Turkish Cultural
Center of Pennsylvania in promoting mutual understanding,
respect and friendship between Turkic Americans and their
neighbors.
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