21.05.2014 Ankara
A visit to Anıtkabir was made lead by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu by the TOBB Board, Councils, Presidents of various Chambers and Exchanges as well as delegates, on occasion of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey’s (TOBB) 70th Financial General Assembly, the delegation also stood in tribute in the presence of the Forefather.
Hisarcıklıoğlu wrote in the Anıtkabir Memorial Ledger:
We, the directors of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of
Turkey, the umbrella organization of our business community, stand in your
presence prior to our 70th Financial General Assembly.
This homeland, founded through great adversity, is your greatest charge to
us. As the Turkish business community, we have taken up this charge and that of
keeping the memory of our sacred martyrs; have vowed to elevate our
civilization to the pinnacle of humanity through hard work.
We will never forget the path you’ve drawn for us – never forget the
goals you’ve set.
This year, we come to your presence with heavy hearts. The grievous
disaster which took place in Soma in recent days has struck at the hearts of
our nation. Our well-wishes and prayers are united for our martyred brothers
and the loved ones they leave behind.
Great Leader Atatürk,
On behalf of our community, we remember you and all of your brothers in
arms who fought to sweep the enemy out of our country and ensure the
establishment of the Republic.
Let there be no doubt that your charge will endure.
Thanks to the trust you’ve shown in the Turkish free enterprise, our
great community, having taken up the sacred duty of accomplishing that which is
difficult; to lead through hope and energy as well as unity and solidarity, bow
respectfully in your grand presence.”