01.05.2015 Ankara
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), on the occasion of its 71st Annual General Assembly, visited Anıtkabir to stand in the presence of Atatürk; a delegation led by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and comprised of the TOBB General Assembly Chair, TOBB Board, Councils, chamber and exchange presidents as well as various delegates.
Hisarcıklıoğlu wrote in the memorial ledger the following:
“Our Great Leader, Atatürk,
We, the administrators and delegates of the Union of Chambers and
Commodity Exchanges of Turkey, stand before you on our 71st General
Assembly.
This year, we are commemorating one of the greatest sagas of our
history, the centennial anniversary of the Çanakkale Victory and we recognize
once again the immense value of this most holy inheritance you’ve left us. Our
inheritance is the result of a great and honorable fight for liberation.
Our Republic, founded as a result of the fight undertaken by you, your
brothers in arms and our nation, has garnered praise throughout the world and
is a constant source of honor and pride for future generations.
As the Turkish business community, we will protect this great charge and
honor you’ve given us to the very end. This, our homeland, is our honor; just
as it was for those who came before and will be for those who follow after us.
It is the mission of the Turkish business community to reach the
furthest goals in the race of civilizations, and to carry the economic power of
our country to the highest level, to open up new opportunities for employment
through new and great investments and to increase the prosperity of our
country.
We vow in your hallowed presence to work towards this goal with all our
strength.
Great Atatürk,
On behalf of our community, we celebrate your memory and all who
contributed to the foundation and development of our Republic.
The Republic of Turkey will endure forevermore. May you rest in peace.”