[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 164 (Wednesday, December 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1967]
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  RECOGNIZING THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN) FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE 
          RECONSTRUCTION EFFORTS FOR THE NE COAST OF THE U.S.

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                         HON. YVETTE D. CLARKE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2012

  Ms. CLARKE of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Republic of China (ROC), also known as Taiwan. Immediately after 
Hurricane Sandy hit the the Northeast coast on October 29th and 30th, 
many foreign governments and non-governmental organizations offered 
generous help to the United States. The Republic of China government 
(Taiwan) offered $1.3 million to aid in relief and reconstruction 
efforts.
  On November 16th Taiwan donated $1 million to two charities, United 
Way International and Habitat for Humanity International, two of the 
leading relief agencies. The rest of the funds were distributed to the 
state governments of New York and New Jersey, which were among the 
hardest hit areas.
  A ceremony marking the transfer of funds to the two charities was 
held in Washington, DC, on December 6, 2012. On behalf of the current 
11th Congressional District, soon to be the 9th Congressional district 
of New York, I recognize the ROC for their generous contribution and 
show of good will towards the United States. As parts of the Northeast 
coast continue to rebuild, on behalf of my constituents, I am grateful 
to those who have offered their assistance. I thank the ROC and look 
forward to continuing a long lasting and fruitful friendship.

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