HR 9049 Summary

• Recognizes the Turkic American Federation of Southeast (TAFS) for promoting intercultural understanding and goodwill between Florida and Turkey

• TAFS is an independent nonprofit organization representing nine member organizations across five states: Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Alabama

• Acknowledges Turkey's 17th largest world economy and its trading partnership with Florida

• Extends best wishes for the Turkish-Floridian Friendship Day reception scheduled for March 24, 2015, in Tallahassee

• Directs presentation of a resolution copy to TAFS as recognition of its efforts to promote cultural, educational, academic, business, social, and arts relations