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H.Res
411-TAHW Resolution
107TH
CONGRESS
2D
SESSION
H.
RES. 411
Introduced
in the House of Representatives
Mr.
WU submitted the following resolution;
RESOLUTION
Supporting
the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week, and for other
purposes.
Whereas
May 11-18, 2002, marks the third annual Taiwanese American
Heritage Week;
Whereas
the annual Taiwanese American Heritage Week celebration
is a vehicle to create awareness and promote the image and
welfare of Taiwanese Americans in the United States;
Whereas
Taiwanese American Heritage Week helps enhance a mutual
understanding and consolidation among different generations
of Taiwanese Americans;
Whereas
the Taiwanese American community strongly sup-ports democracy,
human rights, and the rule of law;
Whereas
Taiwan is committed to the principles of freedom, justice,
and democracy, as evidenced by Taiwan's free and open contests
in local, legislative, and presidential elections;
Whereas
frequent exchanges, including exchanges at the highest level
of government, contribute to broadening the friendship and
cooperation between the United States and Taiwan; and
Whereas
the United States and Taiwan share common ideals and a vision
for a peaceful and democratic 21st century:
Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved,
That the House of Representatives-
(1)
declares that the warm relations and bilateral exchange
between the people of the United
States
and Taiwan should grow; and
(2)
supports the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week and
recognizes the profound importance of Taiwanese Americans
to the United States.
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