LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Turkish Cultural Center of Albany
upon the occasion of hosting its Second Annual Dialogue & Friendship
Dinner on April 25, 2012

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 commend
the Turkish Cultural Center of Albany upon the occasion of hosting its
Second Annual Dialogue & Friendship Dinner on April 25, 2012, in Albany,
New York; and
WHEREAS, This event is about educating and informing the public about
Turkey and Turkish culture and history and establishing bridges of
understanding and respect among people of diverse cultures and herit-
ages; and
WHEREAS, This year, The Dialogue & Friendship Dinner is dedicated to
"Education for Global Peace and Tolerance"; this festivity will be
attended by prominent community leaders, scholars, academia, business
and religious leaders; and
WHEREAS, Today, intercultural and interfaith dialogue is critical; in
particular, New York embraces people and communities from various reli-
gious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Turkish Cultural Center of Albany upon the occasion of host-
ing its Second Annual Dialogue & Friendship Dinner; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Turkish Cultural Center of Albany.