Bill Text: NY J01763 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 14, 2024, as Taiwan Heritage Day in the State of New York

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 41-21)

Status: (Passed) 2024-02-06 - ADOPTED [J01763 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01763-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1763

BY: Senator SEPULVEDA

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        May 14, 2024, as Taiwan Heritage Day in the State of
        New York

  WHEREAS, The United States and the Republic of China (Taiwan)  share
common values and a clear vision for the 21st century, where freedom and
democracy  serve  as the foundation for peace, prosperity, and progress;
and

  WHEREAS, The U.S. Congress passed the landmark Taiwan Relations  Act
(TRA)  in  1979  to  sustain  a close bilateral relationship and advance
mutual security and commercial interests between the  U.S.  and  Taiwan;
thereafter, the TRA and Six Assurances have served as the cornerstone of
U.S.-Taiwan  relations  and  helped  preserve peace and stability in the
Taiwan Strait; April  10,  2024,  marks  the  45th  anniversary  of  the
enactment of the TRA; and

  WHEREAS,  Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is crucial to the
maintenance of a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific, and its importance
has been  highlighted  in  recent  global  summits  such  as  the  Quad,
U.S.-Japan,  U.S.-Korea,  U.S.-EU,  G7, NATO, and EAS summits; moreover,
Taiwan is an indispensable partner in safeguarding peace  and  stability
in the region; and

  WHEREAS,  The New York State Senate wishes to congratulate Taiwan on
its free and fair Presidential Election of January 13, 2024; and

  WHEREAS, The United States  and  Taiwan  share  a  close,  long-term
economic  relationship,  including $116.95 billion in bilateral trade in
2023 through November, making Taiwan the 8th largest trading partner  of
the United States; and

  WHEREAS,  The  first  agreement  under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on
21st Century Trade was signed on June 1, 2023,  which  is  conducive  to
deepening the existing trade partnership and enhancing U.S.-Taiwan trade
flows  to  promote  innovation and inclusive economic growth for workers
and businesses; and

  WHEREAS, The United States-Taiwan Education Initiative was  launched
in  2020  to  strengthen  cooperation  on  international  education  and
highlight Taiwan's ability to provide Mandarin language instruction; and

  WHEREAS, Taiwan is a trustworthy partner in mitigating the impact of
natural disasters by providing disaster relief, humanitarian assistance,
and medical assistance; and

  WHEREAS, the State of New  York  exported  $1.20  billion  worth  of
products  to  Taiwan in 2023 through November, making it New York's 17th
largest foreign market, and bilateral trade and investment have  created
more than 10,000 jobs in the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  many of the United States' top 500 companies headquartered
in New York have invested in  Taiwan,  while  more  than  300  Taiwanese

companies  have  invested  in  the  State of New York, contributing to a
mutually beneficial relationship; and

  WHEREAS, Governor Kathy Hochul signed Legislation S.4329-A /A.3935-A
into law, allowing people to exchange their valid overseas license for a
New  York  driver's  license  if  an  agreement  is  reached  with their
respective  government.  Taiwan  has  signed  mutual  driver's   license
recognition pacts with 36 U.S. states since 2013; and

  WHEREAS, The State of New York is home to a thriving overseas ethnic
Chinese   community,   including   organizations  such  as  the  Chinese
Consolidated Benevolent Association, Taiwan Center, Taiwanese Chamber of
Commerce of New York, and Chinese Chamber of Commerce of New York; these
organizations devote themselves to the harmony and  development  of  the
State of New York; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That this legislative body pauses in its deliberations to
proclaim May 14, 2024, as Taiwan Heritage Day in the State of New  York;
and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of  New
York;  Tsai  Ing-wen,  President  of the Republic of China (Taiwan); and
James K. J. Lee, Director-General of the Taipei  Economic  and  Cultural
Office in New York.