LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION welcoming the members of a delegation represent-
ing the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, upon the occasion of their visit
to the New York State Assembly 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 this global community; and
WHEREAS, Within the community of Mankind there are individuals 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 representing the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, upon the
occasion of their visit to the New York State Assembly on Tuesday, Janu-
ary 26, 2010; an invitation was extended by the State University of New
York Office of International Programs/Center on US 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,
who is the Speaker of their 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 US; and Dr. Vladimir Kholodnov, Department Chair of Kazan Univer-
sity 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 dealing with diverse population,
economic development, culture/arts and education; and
WHEREAS, Even though Tatarstan, Russia, is an oil-rich Republic, they
are looking to improve their economy by getting involved in the new
technologies such as Nanotechnology and smart investment of their funds;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to meeting with the New York State Assembly,
their visit will include meeting with the New York State Senate; Nancy
Zimpher, Chancellor of the State University of New York; the Center for
International Development; the Center for Technology in Government; the
University at Albany College of Nanoscale Sciences and Engineering;
Governor David A. Paterson; and the State Department of Economic Devel-
opment; 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, Russia, upon the occasion of their visit to the New York State
Assembly 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,
Russia.