[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 152 (Friday, November 30, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1858]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF TAIWAN'S GENEROSITY TOWARD HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF 
                                EFFORTS

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 30, 2012

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, my Colleagues and I were pleased to learn 
that the government of Taiwan (Republic of China) has pledged to donate 
$1.3 million to the United Way International, Habitat for Humanity 
International, the states of New Jersey and New York, and New York City 
for post-Sandy relief.
  During October of this year, Hurricane Sandy devastated much of New 
York, New Jersey and other parts of the Northeastern United States. 
Many lives were lost from these storms as were houses and many personal 
belongings. Having my congressional district in New York City, I 
witnessed a lot of this destruction firsthand.
  These two charities mentioned above, among many other relief 
agencies, have done an excellent job in collecting funds for the 
victims. They were at the frontlines in the aftermath of Hurricane 
Sandy and need our help to rebuild themselves. The contributions from 
Taiwan will continue to provide these organizations the financial 
support that they need to continue to be effective.
  A ceremony marking the transfer of funds to the charities will be 
held in Washington, D.C. on December 6, 2012. Taiwan's donation is a 
most generous act by the people and Taiwanese government. Taiwan gave 
generously to the victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and was a major 
donor to the Twin Towers Fund as well as the Pentagon Memorial Fund. 
Taiwanese friendship for us is everlasting and commendable.
  This is another example of the continuing warm relations between the 
people of Taiwan and the people of America. We are grateful of their 
compassion in these difficult times.

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