Message to Ms Alev Wieland / Since the days of esteemed leaders such as Gunay Evinch and Ergun Kirlikovali
Dear President Alev Wieland,
As someone who cares deeply about the future of our youth and the preservation of our rich cultural heritage, I extend my heartfelt congratulations on your recent election as President of the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA). Your leadership arrives at a pivotal moment, and it is already evident that your vision is both inspiring and unifying.
Your message to the youth on May 19th, in commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, was both powerful and timely. It conveyed a clarity of purpose and sincerity that many of us have long hoped to hear in community. For the first time in many years, I believe ATAA has truly resonated with the younger generation a remarkable and vital achievement.
Since the days of esteemed leaders such as Gunay Evinch and Ergun Kirlikovali Abimler, I have not witnessed such a compelling, embracing, inclusive and forward looking message from ATAA. Under your stewardship, I am optimistic about the dawn of a new era at ATAA one that inspires engagement, fosters unity, and empowers Turkish-American youth to carry forward the legacy of great Mustafa Kemal Atatürk with pride and purpose.
Your call to innovate, to learn from our past, and to embrace the unique strengths of every individual was not only a tribute to Atatürk’s vision, but a living embodiment of it. As you so eloquently stated, “The future of our organization is in your hands.” This is more than a message it is a mission of love to all who may have an opinion different then ours , and I stand ready to support it alongside you, Ms. Wieland.
May God grant you continued wisdom, strength, and good health as you embark on this important chapter. May the enduring principles of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk continue to illuminate your path and inspire all those under your leadership.
With my warmest regards and deepest respect,
Respectfully,
Ibrahim Kurtulus
Staten Island, New York
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