82R11696 JGH-F
By: Howard of Fort Bend H.R. No. 929
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud Texans of Chinese descent are joining with
ethnic Chinese across the nation and around the world to celebrate
the centennial of the Republic of China in Taiwan; and
WHEREAS, On January 1, 2011, a coalition of individuals and
organizations in Texas known as the ROC-Taiwan Double Ten
Centennial Celebration Committee held an inaugural event to kick
off a yearlong celebration of the founding of the republic; among
its highlights will be the observance of the Republic of China
National Day on October 10, also known as Double Ten Day, the event
commemorates the uprising in the city of Wuchang on that date in
1911, which led to the overthrow of the Manchu Dynasty; and
WHEREAS, The success of that revolt led to the founding of the
Republic of China by Dr. Sun Yat-sen on January 1, 1912; one of the
preeminent figures in Chinese history, Dr. Sun played an
instrumental role in leading his nation from thousands of years of
monarchy to a state founded on modern principles of political
philosophy; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the Republic of China in
Taiwan has distinguished itself among the nations of the world with
its extraordinary progress in business, industry, and education,
which has enabled its citizens to enjoy a prosperous life in an open
society; the republic has in common with the United States a
commitment to free markets, democracy, and civil liberty, as well
as the desire to expand cooperation and mutual understanding; and
WHEREAS, By commemorating this milestone in the history of a
great nation, the members of the ROC-Taiwan Double Ten Centennial
Celebration Committee honor not only the ideals of Dr. Sun Yat-sen
and his commitment to freedom but also a common heritage of
incomparable richness that is shared by all people of Chinese
descent; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the centennial of the founding of
the Republic of China in Taiwan and extend to the members of the
ROC-Taiwan Double Ten Centennial Celebration Committee sincere
best wishes for a successful anniversary year; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the members of the committee as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.