LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION welcoming the members of a delegation represent-
ing the Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation, upon the occasion of
its visit to the New York State Senate on January 26, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commemorate those historical events of distinction which enrich the
cultural experience and strengthen the bonds of cooperation and under-
standing among all peoples of our global community; and
WHEREAS, There are individuals within the international community of
singular purpose and great achievement who serve their country, and the
brotherhood of nations, with uncommon vision, intellect and commitment,
commanding the greatest respect for their integrity of purpose and
strength of accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to welcome the members
of a delegation of government, business, research and education offi-
cials representing the Republic of Tatarstan, part of the Russian Feder-
ation, upon the occasion of its visit to the New York State Senate on
Tuesday, January 26, 2010; an invitation was extended by the the State
University of New York Office of International Programs/Center on U.S.
and Russia; and
WHEREAS, The delegation is led by Dr. Farid Khairullovich Mukhametsh-
in, Chairman of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia,
and also the Speaker of the republic's Parliament; and
WHEREAS, Also visiting are Marat Galeev, Chairman of the Tatarstan
State Council Committee on Economy, Investment and Business; Mikhail
Stolyarov, First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic
in the Russian Federation; Sergey Yushko, Director-General of the Tech-
nopark; Ravil Nigmedzyanov, Representative of the Republic of Tatarstan
in the U.S.; and Dr. Vladimir Kholodnov, Department Chair of Kazan
University Academy of Social Education; and
WHEREAS, The goal of the visit is to establish inter-parliamentary
relationships with the New York State Legislature, for the purpose of
exchange of ideas focusing on topics of population diversity, economic
development, arts and culture, and education; and
WHEREAS, Even though Tatarstan is an oil-rich Russian republic, it is
looking to improve its economy by getting involved in new technologies,
including nanotechnology and smart investment of their funds; and
WHEREAS, In addition to meeting with the New York State Senate, the
six-member delegation's visit will include meeting with Governor David
A. Paterson, the New York State Assembly; Nancy Zimpher, Chancellor of
the State University of New York; the Center for International Develop-
ment; the Center for Technology in Government; the University at Albany
College of Nanoscale Sciences and Engineering; and the State Department
of Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to keep in mind the
improvement of international relations, and the underlying traditions of
friendship based on the commitment to common values, mutual interests
and principles of openness, trust, transparency, and mutual respect, as
well as taking into account the rich historical heritage, multicultural
nature of the State of New York and the Republic of Tatarstan; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
welcome the members of a delegation representing the Republic of Tatar-
stan, Russian Federation, upon the occasion of its visit to the New York
State Senate on January 26, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the members of the delegation from the Republic of Tatarstan.