[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 138 (Monday, September 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1834]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO DR. LYUSHUN SHEN

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, September 28, 1996

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, the current state of relations between the 
United States Congress and the Republic of China [ROC] on Taiwan are 
excellent. During the past several years, many members have traveled to 
Taipei to meet with important leaders in the ROC government as well as 
with Taiwanese business executives and academicians. At the same time, 
many of our colleagues have met with Taiwanese legislators and 
prominent businessmen here in Washington. The excellent dialogue and 
high degree of interaction between the U.S. Congress and the ROC is a 
tribute to Representative Jason Hu and his staff here in Washington at 
the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United 
States [TECRO].
  One of the key staffers at TECRO is Dr. Lyushun Shen, who for the 
past 3 years has served as Director of Public Affairs. In that 
capacity, Dr. Shen has been very active maintaining and expanding the 
strong relationship between our two countries. Dr. Shen has been a 
thoroughly professional diplomat and persuasive advocate for the ROC's 
interests in Washington.
  Mr. Speaker, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taipei has correctly 
recognized Dr. Shen's good work in Washington. Accordingly, he has been 
given an important new assignment as the Director of North American 
Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taipei. In this new 
position, Dr. Shen will play a continuing role in the relationship 
between the U.S. Congress and the people of Taiwan. Those of us in this 
body who have worked closely with Dr. Shen are disappointed to see him 
leave Washington, but we are also happy for him because we understand 
his new job is a major step forward in his career.
  Mr. Speaker, Lyushun Shen leaves Washington at the end of the month 
to return home for his significant new assignment. I know my colleagues 
join me in congratulating him on a job well done and in wishing him 
success in his upcoming endeavor.

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