Ohio House adopts resolution recognizing Cyprus sovereignty and marking 50th anniversary of partition

Original title: To recognize the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus over the entirety of the island, and to memorialize the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and occupation of the northern part of the island

Last action · April 30, 2025: AdoptedSponsors: Steve Demetriou and 16 others

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What This Bill Does

The Ohio House of Representatives adopts a non-binding resolution recognizing the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus over the entire island and memorializing the 50th anniversary of the 1974 Turkish invasion and partition.

Why it matters

Expresses the official stance of the Ohio House of Representatives on an international territorial dispute without altering domestic state laws, funding, or public services.

Who It Affects

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Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the United States

The Ambassador of Cyprus at the embassy is designated to receive a transmitted copy of the adopted resolution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any laws or appropriate state funds in Ohio?

No. This is a non-binding resolution that expresses the official position of the Ohio House of Representatives and directs the Clerk to send copies to specific officials and media outlets.

What historical event does this resolution memorialize?

It memorializes the 50th anniversary of the 1974 Turkish invasion and occupation of the northern part of the island of Cyprus.

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Procedural history

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Apr 30, 2025HouseFloor
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Apr 9, 2025HouseCommittee
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Jan 28, 2025HouseIntroduced
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hr13_02_AH As Adopted by the House 136th hr13_03_EN (136th General Assembly Regular Session H. R. No. 13 2025-2026 Representatives Demetriou, Santucci Cosponsors: Representatives Brennan, Click, Daniels, Deeter, Dovilla, Ghanbari, Hoops, Johnson, Mathews, T., Newman, Plummer, Ritter, Williams, Willis, Young Assembly) (House Resolution Number 13) A R E S O L U T I O N resolution To recognize the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus over the entirety of the island, and to memorialize the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and occupation of the northern part of the island. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Ohio: WHEREAS, On July 20, 1974, Turkish troops invaded the island of Cyprus and captured and occupied the northern part of the island; and WHEREAS, […] at the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the United States, to the Ohio Congressional delegation, and to the news media of Ohio.Speaker _________________ of the House of Representatives. Adopted ____________________, 20____

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