Title: Turkish American Federation of the Southeast

Summary: Recognizing the Turkish American Federation of the Southeast and applauding its efforts to bridge cultural divides and celebrate diversity, etc.

Full Text:
WHEREAS, the Turkish American Federation of the Southeast is comprised of Turkish and Turkic nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations in this and four other southern states and was established to improve the relationship between Turkic and American communities through educational, cultural, business, and other community endeavors, and WHEREAS, the Turkish American Federation of the Southeast is hosting an annual art and essay contest for middle school and high school students in which they are encouraged to explore cultural differences through creative works of art or the written word, and WHEREAS, in February 2010, the Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast launched an annual business  matchmaking program  in which business owners and chief executive officers from Turkish companies visited Atlanta, Georgia, to explore import-export opportunities with local companies, and WHEREAS, the Turkish American Federation of the Southeast supports this and other efforts to boost the economy of this state, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida: That we do hereby recognize the Turkish American Federation of the Southeast and applaud its efforts to bridge cultural divides and celebrate diversity.