[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1719]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN 
                           TAIPEI AND PHOENIX

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2018

  Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize the 40th 
anniversary of the sister city relationship between Phoenix, Arizona 
and Taipei, Taiwan. Additionally, I would like to congratulate Taipei 
Mayor Ko Wen-Je on his successful reelection.
  For the past 40 years, Taipei and Phoenix have shared a commitment 
with the goal of promoting cross cultural understanding along with 
municipal and technical cooperation and business opportunities. This 
bond has enabled people-to-people relationships between the residents 
of Phoenix and Taipei. The program has also offered opportunities to 
our youth who want to broaden their knowledge of different cultures. 
Taipei's Mayor Ko Wen-Je has been a strong advocate of the program and 
I commend him for his continual support.
  I would like to take the time to show my appreciation to the Sister 
City Program for its positive impact on Arizona's economy. The program 
has helped to form international understanding and goodwill between our 
two nations. I look forward to continued dedication between these great 
cities. It is my honor to wish these two cities a happy 40th 
anniversary and congratulate Kon Wen-Je on his victory.

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