[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 140 (Thursday, September 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1280]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                       CELEBRATING DOUBLE TEN DAY

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                         HON. BLAKE FARENTHOLD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2016

  Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, Monday, October 10 is Taiwan's National 
Day--also known as Double Ten Day. Since this body will not be in 
session that day, I would like to offer my early best wishes to the 
people of Taiwan.
   Taiwan is a close trade partner and ally of the US in the Asia-
Pacific region. A fine example of the trade relationship between Taiwan 
and the U.S. is Formosa Plastics Corporation, a Taiwanese company 
heavily invested in the district I represent. They are a major employer 
in the region and are actively involved in the community.
   Last year, Eva Air, one of the biggest Taiwanese airlines, launched 
the direct flight route between Houston, Texas and Taipei, Taiwan, and 
will soon be offering direct flights between Dallas/Ft. Worth and 
Taipei. These flights shore up the business and cultural ties between 
Taiwan, Texas and the entire U.S.
   I am glad to see closer trade ties between Taiwan and the US. It is 
my belief Taiwan should be included in the International Civil Aviation 
Organization (I-C-A-O), which works to secure the civil aviation 
throughout the world. The ICAO's 39th Triennial Assembly will meet in 
Montreal on September 27. I hope that Taiwan will be invited to attend 
the Assembly as it was three years ago.
   Again, I wish the people of Taiwan a Happy Double Ten Day, and I 
look forward to working closely with Taiwanese people to further 
enhance our bilateral relations.

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