South Carolina General Assembly
118th Session, 2009-2010

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H. 4016

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House Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. Barfield
Document Path: l:\council\bills\gm\24357htc09.docx
Companion/Similar bill(s): 809

Introduced in the House on May 12, 2009
Adopted by the House on May 13, 2009

Summary: Taiwan

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   5/12/2009  House   Introduced HJ-14
   5/12/2009  House   Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial 
                        Resolutions HJ-14
   5/12/2009  House   Committee report: Favorable Invitations and Memorial 
                        Resolutions HJ-103
   5/13/2009          Scrivener's error corrected
   5/13/2009  House   Adopted HJ-52

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

5/12/2009
5/12/2009-A
5/13/2009

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COMMITTEE REPORT

May 12, 2009

H. 4016

Introduced by Rep. Barfield

S. Printed 5/12/09--H.    [SEC 5/13/09 3:08 PM]

Read the first time May 12, 2009.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON

INVITATIONS AND MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS

To whom was referred a House Resolution (H. 4016) to commend the Republic of China (Taiwan) for its relations with the United States and for other, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

HERB KIRSH for Committee.

            

A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO COMMEND THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN) FOR ITS RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Whereas, in March of 2008, Taiwan witnessed its second peaceful transition of political power, paving the way for Taiwan to serve as a beacon of democracy to Asia and beyond; and

Whereas, Taiwan and the United States are longstanding allies who both deeply cherish the values of freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; and

Whereas, the State of South Carolina and Taiwan have enjoyed long, cordial, and mutually beneficial sister-state relations since 1981 and a friendship that continues to strengthen with each passing year; and

Whereas, the year 2009 marked the thirtieth anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act whose creation provided the basic structure and legal foundation for Taiwan to develop its numerous mutual relations with the United States; and

Whereas, Taiwan is the United States' ninth-largest trading partner, and the United States is Taiwan's third-largest trading partner; and

Whereas, today, the government of Taiwan has committed itself to achieving peace and co-prosperity with mainland China; and

Whereas, Taiwan is an active member in the international community with a long history of commitment to international health and humanitarian aid. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend the Republic of China (Taiwan) for its relations with the United States and for other purposes.

Be it further resolved that the members of this body commend and support the democratization efforts of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

Be it further resolved that this body hereby welcomes all opportunities to develop the special sister-state bond between South Carolina and Taiwan, and encourages further cultural, educational, and business exchanges between the citizens of South Carolina and Taiwan.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Larry R. L. Tseng, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.

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