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SUBSTITUTE SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL 8008
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AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE
Passed Legislature - 1995 Regular Session
State of Washington 54th Legislature 1995
Regular Session
By
Read first time 02/24/95.
Requesting the United States to
advocate for the admission of Taiwan to the United Nations.
TO THE HONORABLE BILL
CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND
THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES, IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED:
We, your Memorialists,
the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Washington, in
legislative session assembled, respectfully represent and petition as follows:
WHEREAS, The State of
Washington in the United States of America and Taiwan have an extensive cultural,
economic, and political relationship; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan has
been a strong trading partner of the United States and of the State of
Washington, with over five billion dollars in trade between Taiwan and the
State of Washington annually; and
WHEREAS, The State of
Washington has chosen to recognize the importance of its relationship with
Taiwan by establishing a Trade Office in Taipei; and
WHEREAS, A democratic,
multiparty political system has been smoothly established in Taiwan in recent
years; and
WHEREAS, The direct
role of Taiwan in international development programs and humanitarian relief
operations has expanded significantly during the past decade, often in close
coordination with our nation's efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, Your
Memorialists respectfully pray that the United States give due consideration to
its beneficial commercial relationship with the people of Taiwan and to
Taiwan's record of democratization at home and humanitarian service abroad.
Your memorialists further pray that the United States treat the President of
Taiwan and other Taiwan public officials with the respect and consideration
afforded to representatives of other democratic nations and, further, that the
United States recognize the readiness of Taiwan to further contribute through
broader participation in the international community, including the United
Nations and such forums as multilateral trade associations and humanitarian
relief organizations.
BE IT
RESOLVED, That copies of this Memorial be immediately transmitted to the
Honorable Bill Clinton, President of the United States, the President of the
United States Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and each
member of Congress from the State of Washington.
