[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17370]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE 99TH NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2010

  Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
October 10, 2010 as the 99th National Day of the Republic of China. 
Taiwan's National Day, also known as Double Ten Day, celebrates the 
October 10, 1911 Wuchang Uprising. This uprising in the city of Wuchang 
was the beginning of the Xinhai Revolution, which led to the collapse 
of the imperial Qing Dynasty and the subsequent establishment of the 
Republic of China.
  Double Ten Day is commemorated annually in Taiwan and across the 
globe, beginning with the raising of the flag of the Republic of China 
and followed by parades, festivals, and other celebrations. In my own 
state of New Jersey, the Double Tenth will be celebrated at a special 
event held on October 3, 2010 in Edison Township. I am proud to 
recognize this important holiday and express my continued support for a 
strong Taiwanese democracy.
  Madam Speaker, today I would like to congratulate the Republic of 
China on its 99th National Day and offer my best wishes to Taiwan as it 
looks toward its centennial year!

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