Bill Text: VA HJR659 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Virginia House Joint Resolution 659 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Taiwan Day.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-21 - Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ659ER) [HJR659 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2019-HJR659-Enrolled.html

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 659 Designating October 10, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Taiwan Day in Virginia.

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 4, 2019 Agreed to by the Senate, February 20, 2019

WHEREAS, the 10th day of the month of October, or Double Tenth Day, is a national holiday in Taiwan; and

WHEREAS, Virginia is home to many people of Taiwanese descent, for whom Double Tenth Day may still hold a special place in their hearts; and

WHEREAS, Virginia's rich culture is enhanced by understanding and sharing the heritage and traditions of those who call the Commonwealth home; and

WHEREAS, Virginia is pleased to maintain a strong relationship with Taiwan and looks forward to expanding that relationship in the future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly designate October 10, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Taiwan Day in Virginia; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates transmit a copy of this resolution to the people of Taiwan so that they may be apprised of the sense of the General Assembly of Virginia in this matter; and, be it

RESOLVED FINALLY, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates post the designation of this day on the General Assembly's website.