Bill Text: GA HR1646 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Taiwan; relations with the United States; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR1646 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1646-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1646
By:
Representatives Dollar of the
45th,
Taylor of the
79th,
Ramsey of the
72nd,
and Byrd of the
20th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Taiwan for its relations with the United States; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
in January of 2012, Taiwan held its fifth direct presidential election and
witnessed a peaceful transition of political power, paving the way for Taiwan as
a beacon of democracy in Asia and beyond; and
WHEREAS,
under President Ma Ying-jeou's administration, Taiwan has committed to achieving
peace and co-prosperity with mainland China since 2008, and President Ma's
recent victory for re-election serves the best interest of the Asia-Pacific
region in the continuation of stability and growth; and
WHEREAS,
Taiwan and the United States are longstanding allies who both deeply cherish the
values of freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law;
and
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia and Taiwan have enjoyed long, cordial, and mutually
beneficial sister-state relations since 1984, a friendship that continues to
strengthen with each passing year; and
WHEREAS,
Taiwan is the United States' ninth-largest trading partner, and the United
States is Taiwan's third-largest trading partner; and
WHEREAS,
in December of 2011, Taiwan was nominated for its inclusion in the United
States' Visa Waiver Program which is a significant step to draw travelers from
Taiwan to choosing the United States as their destination for sightseeing,
higher education, trade, and investment; and
WHEREAS,
the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement between Taiwan and mainland China
went into effect in September of 2010, and the government of Taiwan has
committed itself to achieving peace and co-prosperity with mainland China;
and
WHEREAS, Taiwan is an active member in the international community with a long history of commitment to international health and humanitarian aid as well as environmental protection, donating $30,000 to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency in May of 2011 in response to the severe storms and tornadoes that rampaged through several cities in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan is an active member in the international community with a long history of commitment to international health and humanitarian aid as well as environmental protection, donating $30,000 to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency in May of 2011 in response to the severe storms and tornadoes that rampaged through several cities in Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
by working together, Georgia welcomes all opportunities, such as resuming
meetings of the U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement and the
inclusion of Taiwan in the United States' Visa Waiver Program, to enhance the
special sister-state bond between Georgia and Taiwan, and encourages further
cultural, educational, and business exchanges between the citizens of Georgia
and Taiwan.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend and support the democratization efforts of Taiwan and the
nation's meaningful participation in the World Health Organization, the
International Civil Aviation Organization, and the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change, as well as the other international organizations.
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 Ms. Anna A.
Kao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.
