R 318

2003 -- H 6603

Enacted 07/02/03

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

PROCLAIMING A SISTER ALLIANCE WITH THE PROVINCE OF TAIWAN, REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Introduced By: Representatives Fox, and Corvese

Date Introduced: July 02, 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 a 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 Island 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, and 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 this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby recognizes the attachment with the Province of Taiwan by the

strongest ties of friendship, kindred, and interest; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and the

Providence Plantations and the Province of Taiwan recognize the complementarities of their

interests, activities, and objectives; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives 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's 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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LC03603

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