10 LC 94 1839

House Resolution 1291

By: Representatives Byrd of the 20th, Greene of the 149th, Everson of the 106th, Dollar of the 45th, and Lunsford of the 110th

A RESOLUTION

Commending Chinese Minister Xie Feng and inviting him to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, there is a bond of friendship between the citizens of Georgia and China, and the people of Georgia welcome opportunities to grow our already deep relationship at all levels, including cultural, academic, and business; and

WHEREAS, Minister Xie Feng has long been recognized for his role in leadership and his deep personal commitment to fostering diplomatic relationships with countries around the world; and

WHEREAS, Minister Xie earned a BA of Law from China Foreign Affairs University in Beijing and, upon his graduation, served as a staff member for the British Desk of the Western European Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and

WHEREAS, he served as Secretary to the Chinese Ambassador to Malta for four years and worked for the U.S. Affairs Office for the Department of North American & Oceanian Affairs as a staff member, deputy director, and director; and

WHEREAS, Minister Xie was honored as an Eisenhower Exchange Fellow in 1999, and he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy to the field of foreign affairs; and

WHEREAS, he has served as Counselor for the Congressional Liaison and Spokesman of the Chinese Embassy in the United States, and Counselor for Policy Analysis and Planning and Deputy Director General for the Department of North American & Oceanian Affairs for the People's Republic of China; and

WHEREAS, he currently serves as Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission of the Chinese Embassy in the United States, and his dedicated efforts to strengthening and maintaining the relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China is worthy of recognition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Minister Xie Feng for his impressive career in foreign affairs and invite him to appear before the House of Representatives on a day and at a time designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Minister Xie Feng.