01.05.2019 Ankara
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), on occasion of its 75th 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.
TOBB
President Hisarcıklıoğlu wrote in the memorial ledger the following:
"Great
Atatürk,
We,
the administrators and delegates of the Union of Chambers and Commodity
Exchanges of Turkey, stand before you to express our dedication to the founding
principles and goals of our state; our respect for your cherished memories; our
gratitude to you and all our veterans and martyrs.
This
year we are holding the 75th General Assembly of our institution. In
the words we leave on this ledger each year are what we have produced since the
last year; what have we achieved; where we are in relation to our goals. When
you cleansed our country from enemies and founded this country, you laid the
foundations of bright, civilized and beautiful days. As the Turkish private
sector, it is our duty to crown the success achieved in war with one of
economic success.
We
work hard to succeed in the fields of employment, investment and growth. Let
none doubt that, like those before us, we and the young generations following us
will advance our country to the forefront of economy and civilization, honoring
our promise to you. Your trust is both our honor and our greatest treasure.
Great
Atatürk,
In
the name of our community, we once again remember with gratitude you and
everyone who contributed to the establishment of the Republic and have brought
it to where we stand today.
The
Republic of Turkey will stand forever. May the grace of Allah be upon you.”