Bill Text: DE SR8 | 2015-2016 | 148th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: A Resolution Reaffirming The Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Delaware And The Province Of Taiwan.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2015-06-11 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT [SR8 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2015-SR8-Draft.html
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Sen. Townsend & Sen. Sokola, on behalf of all Senators |
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DELAWARE STATE SENATE 148th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8 |
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A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND THE PROVINCE OF TAIWAN. |
WHEREAS, Taiwan and United States are long-standing friends with a shared historical relationship and dearly cherished values of freedom, democracy, and human rights; and
WHEREAS, 2015 marks the 15th anniversary of the sister-state relationship between the State of Delaware and the Province of Taiwan; and
WHEREAS, for the past 14 years, the sister-state relationship with the Province of Taiwan has been strengthened through the efforts of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) resulting in better mutual understanding; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan is the United States' tenth-largest trading partner, with the two-way trade volume between the United States and Taiwan reaching sixty-seven billion in 2014; and the United States is Taiwan's second-largest trading partner; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan signed an agreement with Delaware to recognize driver's licenses issued by each government on June 11, 2014, reflecting the friendship, trust, and cooperation between the two governments, and benefiting the people of Taiwan and Delaware in terms of travel and business; and
WHEREAS, negotiations for a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between Taiwan and the United States are an important step towards strengthening bilateral trade and paving the way for entering into a Free Trade Agreement (FTA); and
WHEREAS, Trade and Investment Framework Agreements (TIFA) are an
important channel for dialogue on trade and investment issues between the
United States and Taiwan; it not only helps to forge a closer relationship but
also boosts Taiwan's chances to participate in the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 148th General Assembly of the State of Delaware that it hereby reaffirms its commitment to the strong and deepening relationship between the Province of Taiwan and the State of Delaware.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, and the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
SYNOPSIS
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This Resolution celebrates the 15th anniversary of the sister-state relationship of, and reaffirms the relationship between, the State of Delaware and the Province of Taiwan. |
Author: Senator Townsend
