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                                   SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8401

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State of Washington                               51st Legislature                              1989 Regular Session

By Senators Talmadge, Wojahn, Conner, Stratton, Lee and Bailey

Read first time 1/24/89 and referred to Committee on  Economic Development & Labor.

WHEREAS, The State of Washington recognizes the province of Taiwan for its past and present contributions to this state's economic, social, and cultural activities which have enriched the lives of all Washingtonians; and

          WHEREAS, It is vital that the State of Washington maintain excellent trade relations with the province of Taiwan; and

          WHEREAS, It is beneficial to encourage the free exchange of cultures and goodwill between the State of Washington and the province of Taiwan; and

          WHEREAS, It is advantageous to both the State of Washington and the province of Taiwan to encourage tourism to both regions;

          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Senate of the State of Washington, the House of Representatives concurring, That Washington declare the province of Taiwan its international sister state.