[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15653]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 102ND ANNIVERSARY OF DOUBLE TEN DAY FOR THE PEOPLE OF 
                                 TAIWAN

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2013

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the people of 
Taiwan on the upcoming celebration of the 102nd anniversary of ``Double 
Ten Day.'' Double Ten Day traces its roots to the Wuchang Uprising that 
occurred on October 10, 1911. The Wuchang Uprising signaled the end of 
the Qing Dynasty and the start of a democratic movement that we 
continue to celebrate and recognize. Double Ten Day is a celebration of 
the birth of democracy and the Republic of China.
  I want to especially recognize the people of Taiwan on this important 
occasion. The strength of the relationship between the people of Taiwan 
and the people of the United States is strong. I look forward to 
continue working to expand business opportunities as well as deepen our 
mutual appreciation for each other's unique cultures. Exchange of our 
cultures is clearly evidenced on Guam, which is home to many people of 
Chinese ancestry. Guam continues to benefit from their cultural 
contributions to our community and the promotion of trade and economic 
opportunities.
  Again, I congratulate the people of Taiwan on the 102nd anniversary 
of Double Ten Day. We celebrate this historic occasion with them and we 
honor their friendship with the American people.

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