SCR 87, Pan. The 105th National Day of the Republic of China.
This measure would direct the attention of Californians to Double Ten Day, a celebration of Chinese independence, and encourage all to share in the joy and glory of the independence of the Republic of China on Taiwan.
WHEREAS, The 105th National Day of the Republic of China, also known as Double Ten Day, is a celebration of independence from the Qing Dynasty; and
WHEREAS, The celebration commemorates the successful revolution led by Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, following 10 prior attempts at revolution beginning in 1895; and
WHEREAS, This successful revolution on October 10, 1911, ended 4,000 years of monarchial rule in the founding of the first democratic republic of Asia; and
WHEREAS, The Republic of China, commonly referred to as Taiwan, and the United States are long-standing friends and allies, both dearly cherishing the commonly shared values of freedom, democracy, and human rights; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan established sister-statehood with the Golden State in 1984, and this friendly bilateral relationship has been developing for more than 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan is the seventh largest trading partner of California. The trade volume between California and Taiwan totaled $19.67 billion in 2015, with major items being computer and electronic products, machinery, transportation equipment, chemicals, and agricultural products; and
WHEREAS, Frequent exchanges, including exchanges at the highest level of government, contribute to broadening the friendship and cooperation between California and Taiwan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature directs the attention of Californians to Double Ten Day and encourages all to share in the joy and glory of the independence of the Republic of China on Taiwan; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature declares that the warm relations and bilateral exchange between the governments and the people of California and Taiwan should grow; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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