HR0190 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize the Turkish American Society of Chicago's first annual Intercultural Art and Language Contest, which will be held at the AKOO Theater in Rosemont on March 24, 2013; and

WHEREAS, The Turkish American Society of Chicago (TASC) Intercultural Art and Language Contest was created to promote friendship and dialogue between different cultures; the contestants will perform folk dances, sing songs, and recite poetry in languages such as English, Spanish, and Turkish; and

WHEREAS, The TASC began operating in 2005 in the city of Mount Prospect to facilitate and encourage cross-cultural experiences and ongoing dialogue on issues of diversity; and

WHEREAS, The TASC is involved in generous philanthropic ventures, including raising donations to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy and the October 2011 earthquake in Eastern Turkey; and

WHEREAS, The TASC performs important work in communities across Illinois; such activities include addressing the social and cultural needs of the Turkish American community living in the Chicago area; introducing Turkish culture to the Chicago area and establishing bridges between different cultures; uniting the Turkish-American community; creating a welcoming environment for newcomers and helping them adapt to life in the U.S.; providing the community with educational services; and establishing dialogue among communities with the goal of leading to global peace; and

WHEREAS, The TASC's work in uniting the people of this State and spreading the wonders of Turkish culture is worthy of the greatest respect; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the Turkish American Society of Chicago's first annual Intercultural Art and Language Contest and thank the TASC for their wonderful work; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Turkish American Society of Chicago as a symbol of our esteem and respect.