H.R. 416 Summary

• Recognizes the friendship between Ohio and the Turkish-American community and expresses support for expanding the relationship

• Notes approximately 400,000 Turkish-Americans in the United States with a growing population in Ohio

• Acknowledges Ohio universities have built strong relationships with Turkish higher education institutions through exchange programs, student recruitment, and collaborative agreements

• Recognizes the Niagara Foundation and Turkish American Society of Ohio as active organizations expanding cultural awareness through a Friendship Task Force

• Directs the House Clerk to transmit authenticated copies of the resolution to Ohio news media