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FL S0838
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/12/2013
Primary Sponsor
Rene Garcia
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AI Summary
- Recognizes the Turkish American Federation of the Southeast and applauds its efforts to bridge cultural divides and celebrate diversity
- Notes that South Florida is home to the third-largest Turkish population in the nation, with tens of thousands attending the annual Turkish Festival organized by the Anatolia Cultural Center
- Acknowledges the Federation comprises 22 Turkish and Turkic nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations across Florida and four other southern states, established to improve relationships between Turkic and American communities
- Recognizes the Federation's annual art and essay contest for middle and high school students encouraging exploration of cultural differences through creative works
- Supports the Turkish American Chamber of Commerce's annual business "matchmaking program" launched in February 2010 to facilitate import-export opportunities between Turkish and local companies
Legislative Description
Turkish American Federation of the Southeast
Last Action
Withdrawn from further consideration, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9021 (Adopted), SR 1654 (Adopted)
3/12/2013
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