[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5686]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            SECOND ANNUAL TURQUOISE ART AND LANGUAGE CONTEST

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                          HON. ROBIN L. KELLY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 4, 2014

  Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following:
  Whereas, The Chicagoland area is proud to host the Second Annual 
Turquoise Art and Language Contest, organized by the Turkish American 
Society, to be held at the Rosemont Theater in Rosemont, Illinois on 
April 12, 2014; and
  Whereas, The Turquoise Art and Language Contest is held annually to 
promote intercultural understanding, friendship, and dialogue; and
  Whereas, The contestants will demonstrate diverse talents such as 
folk dancing, singing and poetry recitation, in a multitude of 
languages including English, Spanish, and Turkish; and
  Whereas, The Turkish American Society began operating in 2005 in the 
city of Mount Prospect, Illinois to facilitate and encourage cross-
cultural experiences and interfaith cooperation; and
  Whereas, The Turkish American Society is involved in generous 
philanthropic ventures and projects benefiting the people of the State 
of Illinois while addressing the social and cultural needs of the 
Turkish-American community living in the Chicago area; creating a 
welcoming environment for new immigrants adjusting to life in the 
United States; providing communities with educational services; 
introducing Turkish culture to the Chicago area; uniting the Turkish-
American community; and establishing dialogue between diverse 
communities with the goal of leading to global peace; and
  Whereas, The Turkish American Society's efforts to forge a stronger 
bond amongst all Illinoisans and spread the wonders of Turkish culture 
are worthy of the greatest respect; now therefore be it resolved by the 
House of Representatives of the United States of America, that best 
wishes are extended to the participants of the Turkish American 
Society's Second Annual Turquoise Art and Language Contest, and the 
Turkish American Society is honored and commended for its wonderful 
work.

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