AJR93,1,42 Whereas, the Republic of Turkey and the United States of America are
3long-standing allies, both cherishing the universal values of freedom, democracy,
4and human rights; and

AJR93,1,65 Whereas, in its alliances with the United States, Turkey has demonstrated its
6commitment to peace and liberty, as well as its political and religious tolerance; and

AJR93,1,87 Whereas, there are approximately 400,000 Turkish Americans in the United
8States, and a growing number in Wisconsin; and

AJR93,1,119 Whereas, Wisconsin values its vibrant and mutually beneficial relationship
10with Turkey, the world's fifteenth largest economy and Europe's sixth largest
11economy, and is excited at the prospect of future growth; and

AJR93,1,1312 Whereas, expanding the relationship between Wisconsin and Turkey is
13economically and culturally worthy; and

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1Whereas, within the last five years, civic leaders, elected officials, and
2academics have traveled to Turkey to strengthen the relationship between
3Wisconsinites and Turkish people; and

AJR93,2,54 Whereas, it is in the best interest of the state of Wisconsin to further cultivate
5the relationship with Turkey and other Turkic nations; and

AJR93,2,96 Whereas, the Niagara Foundation, the Turkic-American Federation of the
7Midwest, the Turkish American Society of Wisconsin, and the Turkish American
8Cultural Center of Madison have all contributed greatly to the betterment of
9relations between Wisconsin and Turkey; and

AJR93,2,1110 Whereas, the friendship between Wisconsin and the Republic of Turkey is
11important and merits recognition; now, therefore, be it