[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 143 (Friday, September 23, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1707]
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                         HONORING YASHAR ALIYEV

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                           HON. VIRGINIA FOXX

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 23, 2011

  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished 
service of His Excellency Yashar Aliyev, Ambassador Extraordinary and 
Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States of 
America. Mr. Aliyev is completing his term as Ambassador to the United 
States after five years of service. Before he accepted his assignment 
to come to the United States in 2006, he served as Azerbaijan's 
Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
  Ambassador Aliyev has worked tirelessly and effectively to strengthen 
the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and the United States.
  Through frequent and productive communications with the United States 
Congress, Ambassador Aliyev has helped raise awareness of the issues 
pertaining to Azerbaijan and foster mutual understanding between the 
peoples of the two countries.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing Ambassador Aliyev 
for his exemplary service and valuable contributions to promoting 
bilateral relations and in extending best wishes for continued success 
in his future endeavors.

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