House Resolution 75

A RESOLUTION WELCOMING AND RECOGNIZING CONGRESSMAN AHMET OKSUZKAYA FROM THE GRAND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF TURKEY.

WHEREAS, the Republic of Turkey, a beautiful country that connects Europe and the Middle East, is often referred to as the "cradle of civilization" because of its rich history as home to a variety of nations of people since 6500 B.C.; and

WHEREAS, Turkey is an important ally of the United States of America, and America's friendship and diplomatic and economic relationships with the Republic of Turkey have become more and more important in the context of current events that are occurring in the Middle East; and

WHEREAS, Turkey is a democratic, secular and constitutional republic that is governed by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, a unicameral legislature known as Parliament, and it is a country that has demonstrated its commitment to world peace and liberty and its tolerance of others in secular and religious venues; and

WHEREAS, Turkey's Parliament is composed of 550 members, who are elected for five-year terms from 85 electoral districts, and under the Turkish Constitution, it is the sole body that may exercise the country's legislative function; and

WHEREAS, the Mississippi House of Representatives is honored on February 26, 2013, by a visit from Congressman Ahmet Oksuzkaya, a member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey; and

WHEREAS, Congressman Oksuzkaya is a graduate of Gazi University who is educated in journalism and business administration, and he has worked as a financial consultant and is a member of the Chamber of Financial Consultants; and

WHEREAS, Congressman Oksuzkaya served as a general secretary in Kayseri, was a councilman in Kayseri Municipality, and he served as a member of the Turkey National Financial Accountant Chamber (TURMOB); and

WHEREAS, Congressman Oksuzkaya, a member of the Justice and Development Party, is serving in his third term in Parliament, where he is a member of the Planning and Budget Committee; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to welcome and recognize distinguished legislative counterparts from other democratic countries who honor us with their visit to our state:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we welcome and recognize Congressman Ahmet Oksuzkaya from the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, and extend our best wishes for his continued success in leading the people of the Republic of Turkey.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Congressman Ahmet Oksuzkaya, to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.