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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The Republic of China (Taiwan) observes the 109th National Day on
October 10, 2020, and since the establishment of the Taipei Economic
and Cultural Office in Miami in 1988 and the consequent establishment
of the sister -state and sister -city relations between the state and
cities of Florida and Taiwan, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in
Miami has spared no efforts in the upholding of bilateral economic,
cultural and educational relations; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. and Taiwan have maintained and enhanced a close friendship
over the decades encompassing commercial, cultural, and other
interactions based on the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act (Public Law 96-8
96th Congress), the cornerstone of U.S.-Taiwan ties, which celebrates
the 41 st anniversary of its enactment in 2020; and Taiwan has been a
member of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program since November 1, 2012,
reflecting the ever closer cooperation between the U.S. and Taiwan and
making travel for business and tourism between the two more
convenient; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Tsai Ing-wen, the first female President of the Republic of China
(Taiwan) and democratically re-elected in 2020, was warmly welcomed in
Miami on June 24, 2016, further enhancing the bilateral relationship
between Florida and Taiwan, as well as strengthening the common values
it shares with the U.S; and, the launch of FORMOSAT-7/COSMIC-2 on
June 25, 2019, a joint U.S.-Taiwan collaborative space program of a
constellation of six satellites designed to enhance the accuracy of
atmospheric weather prediction, has demonstrated the mutual benefit
born of U.S.-Taiwan relations; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan is the 9th largest trading partner of the U.S. and the loth
largest export market in the world for U.S. goods as of June 2020, as
well as Florida's 6th largest market in Asia, garnering the Sunshine
State more than 7,850 jobs and $944.3 million in trade and investment
ties in 2018; and, the establishment of a Bilateral Trade Agreement
between the U.S. and Taiwan in order to strengthen further bilateral
trade and economic ties is welcome; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan's bid for meaningful participation in numerous international
organizations, including the International Civil Aviation Organization, the
World Health Organization, the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change, and the International Criminal Police Organization would
benefit regional development, peace, and prosperity; and, Taiwan is a
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close strategic partner to the U.S. in East Asia with dynamic progress
towards political democratization and economic liberalization, as well as
the promotion of education, humanitarian aid, healthcare, environmental
protections, technological innovation, and the advancement of basic
human rights of life, liberty, and security; and
WHEREAS, to assist in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government
and People of Taiwan have donated more than 11.75 million medical
masks to the United States through federal and local governments as of
mid-2020. From that amount, more than 420,000 medical masks were
donated in Florida; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan aspires to further contribute to international development and to
promote peace and prosperity. We cherish our traditional cordial sister -
state and sister -city relations with Taiwan and hope to further solidify
them; we recognize Taiwan's efforts in its aim to participate effectively
and meaningfully in global affairs, and we will continue to support her
mission of economic liberalization, political democratization and
significant participation in the international arena;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that October 10, 2020, be designated as
REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN) DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 22nd Day of September 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BURT L. SAUNDERS, CHAIRMAN
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Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.H.5
Doc ID: 13553
Item Summary: Proclamation designating October 10, 2020 as Republic of China (Taiwan) Day
in Collier County. The proclamation will be mailed to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, 2333
Ponce DeLeon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida.
Meeting Date: 09/22/2020
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist — Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
09/11/2020 12:09 PM
Submitted by:
Title: — Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Deborah Curry
09/11/2020 12:09 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending
Completed 09/11/2020 1:20 PM
Completed 09/16/2020 9:22 AM
09/22/2020 9:00 AM
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