[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1352 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1352

Supporting the goals and ideals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week and 
   recognizing the close relationship between the United States and 
                                Taiwan.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 12, 2010

  Mr. Wu (for himself, Mr. Honda, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Mr. Sherman, Mr. 
   Rohrabacher, Mr. Sires, Mr. Inglis, Mr. Gene Green of Texas, Mr. 
 DeFazio, Mr. Holt, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Kind, Mr. Courtney, 
   Mr. Moore of Kansas, Mr. Etheridge, Mr. Deutch, Mr. Boswell, Mr. 
Donnelly of Indiana, Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California, Mr. Petri, Mr. 
 Gonzalez, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. Serrano, and 
Mr. Grayson) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                    the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week and 
   recognizing the close relationship between the United States and 
                                Taiwan.

Whereas in 1992, Congress passed Public Law 102-450 to designate May of each 
        year as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month;
Whereas since 1999, the second week of May, beginning on Mother's Day, has been 
        recognized as Taiwanese American Heritage Week;
Whereas May 9, 2010, through May 16, 2010, marks the 12th annual Taiwanese 
        American Heritage Week;
Whereas Taiwanese Americans are a vital and vibrant part of United States 
        society and have made profound contributions in such diverse fields as 
        the arts, science, technology, business, public service, and athletics;
Whereas distinguished Taiwanese Americans include Dr. Yuan Tseh Lee, 1986 Nobel 
        Laureate in chemistry, Dr. Min Kao, co-founder, chairman, and CEO of 
        Garmin Ltd., Vienna Teng, popular musician and songwriter, and Jason Wu, 
        acclaimed fashion designer who designed First Lady Michelle Obama's 
        inaugural gown, which is now part of the permanent ``First Ladies at the 
        Smithsonian'' exhibition at the National Museum of American History;
Whereas for more than 60 years, the United States and Taiwan have fostered a 
        close relationship that has been of mutual political, economic, 
        cultural, and strategic benefit;
Whereas Taiwan is one of the United States' strongest allies and is dedicated to 
        the principles of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; and
Whereas Taiwanese Americans are committed to deepening the friendship and 
        understanding between the people of Taiwan and the people of the United 
        States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Taiwanese American 
        Heritage Week;
            (2) recognizes the significant contributions of Taiwanese 
        Americans and the important role that Taiwanese Americans play 
        in strengthening the fabric of United States society; and
            (3) remains committed to enhancing peace, stability, and 
        prosperity in Taiwan and across the Taiwan Strait.
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