TCA Chairman Dr. Yalcin Ayasli, Dr. Serpil Ayasli, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (center), Hon. Pete Sessions, Karen Sessions (right), TCA President G. Lincoln McCurdy (left)
On May 1, the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) hosted a dinner reception to honor former Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX/32nd) for his outstanding service as Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on U.S.-Turkey Relations and Turkish Americans (Turkey Caucus) in TCA's headquarters in Washington, D.C. Congressman Sessions was an ardent supporter of a robust U.S.-Turkey relationship and a voice on Capitol Hill for Turkish Americans.
In his welcoming remarks, Dr. Yalcin Ayasli, Founder and Chairman of TCA, expressed deepest appreciation and gratitude for the Congressman’s leadership in advocating a strong U.S.-Turkey relationship. Additionally, Dr. Ayasli highlighted the special friendship between Turkey and the United States and the importance of maintaining a dialogue during difficult times.
Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH/1st), one of the current Co-Chairs of the Turkey Caucus, and Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC/5th), a former Caucus Co-Chair, addressed the participants and thanked Congressman Sessions for his distinguished service, leadership, and friendship in Congress.
Former Congressman Randy Forbes (R-VA/4th), officials from the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C., and representatives of the Turkish American organizations, including the American Turkish Association of Washington, D.C. (ATA-DC), the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA), Turkish American Steering Committee (TASC), Turkish Heritage Organization (THO), and other guests also attended the dinner reception.
