The House Resolution Number 13 of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio recognizes the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus over the entire island and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and subsequent occupation of the northern part of Cyprus, which began on July 20, 1974. The resolution highlights the historical context of the invasion, including the partition of Cyprus along the UN-monitored Green Line and the disapproval expressed by the United Nations Security Council regarding Turkey's military actions. It also references the 1983 declaration of independence by the Turkish Cypriot assembly, which was condemned by the UN as legally invalid.

In adopting this resolution, the Ohio House of Representatives affirms its support for the Republic of Cyprus and its territorial integrity. The resolution calls for the Clerk of the House to send authenticated copies to the Ambassador of Cyprus, the Ohio Congressional delegation, and local media, ensuring that the message of recognition and commemoration is widely disseminated.