IN SCR0036

Honors the friendship and relationship between Indiana and the Republic of Turkey, recognizing shared values of freedom, democracy, and human rights

Acknowledges Turkey as a significant economic partner, noting it is the world's 15th largest economy and Europe's 6th largest economy

Recognizes trade activities including a May 2010 Indiana State Department of Agriculture delegation that hosted Turkish visitors to showcase Indiana hardwoods, resulting in 35 trade leads for lumber and veneer

Notes that approximately 400,000 Turkish Americans live in the United States, with a growing number in Indiana, and that 400 civic leaders, elected officials, and academics traveled to Turkey in the preceding three years

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Bilal Eksili