[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 170 (Friday, October 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1092]
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  RECOGNIZING THE 99TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE REPUBLIC OF 
                                TURKIYE

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                          HON. JACK BERGMAN--

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 28, 2022

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Turkish American 
Cultural Association of Michigan, it is my honor to recognize the 99th 
anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkiye. For nearly a 
century, Turkiye and the Turkish people have served as a beacon of 
cooperation, democratic ideals, and good citizenship.
  Over the course of my career, I have had the opportunity to travel to 
Turkey, meet with Turkish leaders, and get to know the Turkish-American 
community in Michigan. Turkish Republic Day is an annual milestone and 
has been celebrated with great pride and joy since the republic's 
founding on October 29, 1923, by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. By replacing an 
aging empire with a vibrant democratic republic, Turkiye facilitated 
its own modernization and established itself on the national stage, 
including by being an important member of NATO for 70 years. Today, 
Turkiye remains a vital ally--from our work together against terrorist 
organizations, to countering international adversaries like Russia.
  In Michigan, the Turkish diaspora community and those of Turkish 
descent have had a lasting impact on our state's culture, economic 
development, and education system, and have personified Michigan's 
ideal citizen. This especially includes the Turkish-American Cultural 
Association of Michigan, which has worked to promote Turkish culture 
and support programs benefitting the welfare of citizens throughout the 
state. The impact of their work on the people and communities of 
Michigan cannot be understated.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize Turkish Republic Day and the 
99th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkiye. I join 
with my constituents in celebration with the Turkish people, and wish 
them the best as they venture into the future.

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