23.05.2017 Ankara
Lead by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu on occasion of the 73rd TOBB General Assembly, TOBB Executive Board, Councils, chambers, commodity exchange presidents and delegates visited Anıtkabir, standing to attention in the presence of Atatürk.
Hisarcıklıoğlu wrote
to Anıtkabir Memorial Ledger:
“Great Leader
Atatürk,
We are in your
presence prior to our 73rd General Assembly. As chairpersons and
delegates of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey, we are
trying to be worthy of your cherished memory and grand goals with all our
power. We will never give up on these goals.
We are approaching
the centennial anniversary of our glorious Republic. Our Republic, formed following
on the steps of our liberation struggle under your leadership as witnessed in
admiration by the whole world, is the most meaningful pride and honor for us.
We are determined to write this great history; as representatives of the
business world, we will continue to make great strides in the economy. Under
your guiding light, we have promised to make our country one of the greatest
economies in the world; be sure that we will fulfill our promise.
You and comrades in
arms have entrusted us with a priceless charge, putting your lives on the line.
We will guard this great charge and honor you’ve laid on us. This land, as it
was before us and as it will be after us, is our honor.
Our country will
continue to march on to bright tomorrows, united and in solidarity. We commemorate
the memory of you and all who contributed to the establishment of our Republic
and its journey to present day.
The Republic of
Turkey will forever stand tall. Grace be upon your souls.”