[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 134 (Friday, October 11, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1827]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATING THE FRESNO AREA TAIWANESE ASSOCIATION

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2002

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Fresno 
Area Taiwanese Association on the occasion of celebrating the 91st 
Anniversary of the National Day of the Republic of China on Taiwan. The 
Fresno Area Taiwanese Association will be holding a flag raising 
ceremony in the Peace Garden at California State University, Fresno at 
11:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 13th to commemorate this day.
  In 1911, the Wuchang Uprising brought an end to dynastic rule in 
China and led to the reestablishment of the first republic in Asia. Dr. 
Sun Yat-Sen was the leader of this uprising and helped to found this 
new nation. Today, the people of Taiwan and throughout the nation 
celebrate this historic event with as much fervor as they had on the 
day of the uprising. Since its establishment, the Republic of China has 
made countless contributions to the world especially in the areas of 
economic and social development, science, and technology. Today, Taiwan 
continues to be one of the cornerstone democracies in Southwest Asia 
and I will certainly continue to support this thriving country.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to congratulate the Fresno Area 
Taiwanese Association on the occasion of the 91st National Day of the 
Republic of China on Taiwan. The cultural richness of Fresno is a 
direct result of an active and involved Chinese community and this has 
helped to strengthen and enhance the relationships in our Valley. I 
urge my colleagues to join me in wishing the Fresno Area of Taiwanese 
Association many more years of continued success.

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