[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14001]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                IN CELEBRATION OF TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2016

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Taiwan's National 
Day, celebrated on October 10th, and to offer my best wishes to the 
people of Taiwan.
  Also known as Double Ten Day, since it takes place on the 10th day of 
the 10th month, this holiday marks a special time for the Taiwanese as 
they celebrate their rich culture and take part in festivities across 
the country of Taiwan as well as here in the United States where 
Taiwanese-Americans have enhanced and diversified the culture of many 
cities and towns.
  The state of Texas has a strong bond with the Taiwanese, bolstered by 
the trade of agricultural goods and products. I am also proud to have 
joined several of my colleagues from Texas to cosponsor legislation 
geared towards fostering Taiwanese prosperity as well as supporting 
their admission to the United Nations.
  The 26th Congressional District of Texas has experienced great 
diversification and enrichment thanks to the people of Taiwan. I am 
glad to call them friends of Texas and friends of the 26th district.
  I wish the people of Taiwan all the best as they celebrate Double Ten 
Day.

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