Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day in the State of New York

Assembly Resolution No. 1460

BY: M. of A. Rules (Ramos)

        MEMORIALIZING  Governor  Kathy  Hochul to proclaim
        May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day in the State of
        New York

  WHEREAS, The United States and the Republic of China (Taiwan)  share
common values and a clear vision for the 21st century, where freedom and
democracy  serve  as the foundation for peace, prosperity, and progress;
and

  WHEREAS, The United States  and  Taiwan  share  a  close,  long-term
economic  relationship,  including $158.60 billion in bilateral trade in
2024, making Taiwan the  7th  largest  trading  partner  of  the  United
States; and

  WHEREAS,  The  first  agreement  under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on
21st Century Trade was signed on June 1, 2023,  which  is  conducive  to
deepening the existing trade partnership and enhancing U.S.-Taiwan trade
flows  to  promote  innovation and inclusive economic growth for workers
and businesses; and

  WHEREAS, The United States-Taiwan Education Initiative was  launched
in  2020  to  strengthen  cooperation  on  international  education  and
highlight Taiwan's ability to provide Mandarin language instruction; and

  WHEREAS, Taiwan is a trustworthy partner in mitigating the impact of
natural disasters by providing disaster relief, humanitarian assistance,
and medical assistance; and

  WHEREAS, Many of the United States' top 500 companies  headquartered
in  New  York  have  invested  in  Taiwan, while more than 300 Taiwanese
companies have invested in the State of  New  York,  contributing  to  a
mutually beneficial relationship; and

  WHEREAS, The State of New York is home to a thriving overseas ethnic
Chinese   community,   including   organizations  such  as  the  Chinese
Consolidated Benevolent Association, Taiwan Center, Taiwanese Chamber of
Commerce of New York, and Chinese Chamber of Commerce of New York; these
organizations devote themselves to the harmony and  development  of  the
State of New York; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That this legislative body pauses in its deliberations to
proclaim May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day in the State of New  York;
and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of  New
York;  His  Excellency  Lai Ching-te, President of the Republic of China
(Taiwan); and Tom Chih-Chiang Lee, Ambassador of the Taipei Economic and
Cultural Office in New York.