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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 659 Offered January 9, 2019 Prefiled January 8, 2019 Designating October 10, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Taiwan Day in Virginia. ---------- Patrons-- Morefield, Aird, Keam and Kory; Senator: Reeves ---------- Referred to Committee on Rules ----------

WHEREAS, the 10th day of the month of October, or Double Tenth Day, is a national holiday in Taiwan; and

WHEREAS, Virginia is home to many people of Taiwanese descent, for whom Double Tenth Day may still hold a special place in their hearts; and

WHEREAS, Virginia’s rich culture is enhanced by understanding and sharing the heritage and traditions of those who call the Commonwealth home; and

WHEREAS, Virginia is pleased to maintain a strong relationship with Taiwan and looks forward to expanding that relationship in the future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly designate October 10, in 2019 and in each succeeding year, as Taiwan Day in Virginia; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates transmit a copy of this resolution to the people of Taiwan so that they may be apprised of the sense of the General Assembly of Virginia in this matter; and, be it

RESOLVED FINALLY, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates post the designation of this day on the General Assembly's website.