[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 94 (Friday, June 12, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E887]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF THE LAUNCHING OF DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN HOUSTON GEORGE BUSH 
INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT (IAH) AND TAIWAN TAOYUAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 
                                 (TPE)

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                       HON. JOHN ABNEY CULBERSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 12, 2015

  Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the launch of 
direct flights between Taipei and Houston. The inaugural flight BR-52 
is scheduled to arrive in Houston Airport at around 4:30 p.m. on June 
19th, 2015. The new direct service will make it easier for my 
constituents to travel to Taiwan and destinations throughout Asia for 
both business and leisure.
   The United States and Taiwan share a thriving economic partnership. 
The new direct route will further enhance our close relationship by 
promoting business and tourism, which will result in new jobs and 
economic benefits for my constituents and all of Texas.
   Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize and congratulate Houston 
Airport, U.S. and Taiwanese officials involved, and the large 
Taiwanese-American community in Houston for their years of effort to 
achieve this significant milestone.

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