LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 5th Annual Turkish Day cele-
bration in Albany on April 14, 2010, and applauding the Brooklyn Amity
School students who will be honored during the celebration

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commemorate events of significance which add strength, vigor, and inspi-
ration to the cultural diversity and quality of life in the communities
of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 5th Annual Turkish Day celebration in Albany on April 14,
2010, and to commend the Turkish Cultural Centers throughout New York
State and the Brooklyn Amity School students who will be honored during
the celebration; and
WHEREAS, The 5th Annual Turkish Day will be held in Albany on Wednes-
day, April 14, 2010; the Turkish Cultural Centers across New York State
are to be commended for hosting the event again this year and for their
many other activities and worthy endeavors dedicated to educating and
informing the public about Turkey and Turkish culture and history and to
establishing bridges of understanding and respect among people of
diverse cultures and heritages; and
WHEREAS, It always gives this Legislative Body great pleasure, as
well, to recognize and commend young people who, by achieving outstand-
ing success in educational competitions inspire and bring pride to their
school and community and to our great State; and
WHEREAS, Such competitions, dedicated to making science, math, engi-
neering, and technology as appealing as sports, help prepare students
for their future and are worthy of praise and support; and
WHEREAS, The students of Brooklyn Amity School, established by Turk-
ish-American businessmen in 1999, have compiled a distinguished record
of success in academic competitions, including the Science Olympiad,
Mathcounts, the Regional Science Olympiad, the Turkish Olympiad, and the
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robot-
ics Competition; and
WHEREAS, The Legislative Body is pleased to have the opportunity to
honor and commend the Brooklyn Amity School students participating in
this year's Turkish Day celebration and to welcome them to the State
Capitol in Albany; and
WHEREAS, Turkish Day 2010 provides an opportunity to recognize these
students and to celebrate the rich history and heritage of the Turkish
people and to proudly memorialize the contributions of Turkish-Americans
to the spirit of diversity and excellence which so distinguishes the
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 5th Annual Turkish Day celebration in Albany on April
14, 2010, and to commend the Turkish Cultural Centers throughout New
York State and the Brooklyn Amity School students who are being honored
during the celebration; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Turkish Cultural Centers and to the Brooklyn Amity
School.