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2003 -- S 0685

04/08/03

S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING A SISTER STATE ALLIANCE WITH THE PROVINCE OF TAIWAN,

REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Introduced By: Senator Daniel J. Issa

Date Introduced: February 13, 2003

     WHEREAS, It was in Pawtucket, Rhode Island that Samuel Slater began the American

Industrial Revolution with the construction of the first successful textile mill in 1793. Henceforth

the State of Rhode Island has grown as a center for technological and industrial development,

spurred by an historical spirit of entrepreneurship and work ethic; and

     WHEREAS, The Province of Taiwan is recognized as a leader in economic development

and technological expertise supported by an industrious and creative citizenry; and

     WHEREAS, The people of the State of Rhode and the Province of Taiwan have enjoyed

amicable relations over many years through commercial, educational and cultural exchanges. A

Sister State-Province relationship will foster increased trade, tourism, communications, cultural,

educational, professional, commercial and scientific exchange between the two communities.

Mutually beneficial interchanges, understanding and friendship will be fostered by such an

alliance; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Rhode Island recognizes the attachment

with the Province of Taiwan by the strongest ties of friendship, kindred, and interest; and be it

further

     RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Rhode Island and the Province of Taiwan

recognize the complementarities of their interests, activities, and objectives; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

proclaims a Sister State Alliance with the Province of Taiwan, Republic of China. The two States

are united in the firm belief that the bond between the Province of Taiwan and the State of Rhode

Island will strengthen each other culturally, economically, and intellectually. By pooling ideas,

resources and vision, the future of Taiwan and Rhode Island’s economic, social and cultural

development will be fortified from this day forward; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of state be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Taipei Economic and Cultural

Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), the principle representative office of the

Republic of China on Taiwan in the United States.

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