House Resolution 6

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND ENCOURAGE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF TAIWAN AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, AND TO WELCOME THE HONORABLE DIRECTOR GENERAL JOSEPH F.C. CHEN AND THE HONORABLE DIRECTOR JAMES WEI TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

WHEREAS, Taiwan and the State of Mississippi have nurtured and maintained a friendship of unwavering bonds that will be beneficial and rewarding for both governments and their citizens now and in the future; and

WHEREAS, the State of Mississippi has developed a strong relationship with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office which works to continually support and encourage strong cooperation between our respective business communities; and

WHEREAS, Director General Joseph F.C. Chen of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, Texas, along with Director James Wei, graciously visit the House of Representatives of the State of Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, Director General Chen is a 1970 graduate of Soochow University, and prior to his current position at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Director General Chen was the Deputy Director General of General Affairs for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and

WHEREAS, Taiwan is recognized as a nation with exemplary economic and environmental progress, including substantial progress in the aviation industry, for many years; and

WHEREAS, great advantages would result in Taiwan's participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of the State of Mississippi happily embrace the many years of continued cooperation and friendship that are sure to come between our state and Taiwan; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to promote and maintain viable relationships with industrious and conscientious nations:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and encourage the relationship between Taiwan and the State of Mississippi, and welcome the Honorable Director General Joseph F.C. Chen and Director James Wei to the House of Representatives of the State of Mississippi.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Director General Chen, Director Wei and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.