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of SUNNY JS`�f �F City o Isles Beach .fSunn y u ,;xil x Proclamation yt F �FtAQ'1O �F O FY Os fu!! ♦H WHEREAS, The Republic of China (Taiwan) observes the 114th National Day on October 10th, 2025; and WHEREAS, the United States and Taiwan have maintained close friendship based on the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act (Public Law 96 -896th Congress), which established the basis of U.S. -Taiwan ties. And under the leadership of President Lai Ching-te, it has been demonstrated that Taiwan is a pivotal force for democratic stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific; and WHEREAS, the United States Department of State, while stating that China was using the UNGA Resolution 2758 as a tool to falsely portray Taiwan's status as illegitimate as a means to suppress Taiwan, also reaffirmed the unwavering United States commitment to Taiwan and the long-standing efforts to preserve peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait; and WHEREAS, Taiwan is the United States' 7th largest trading partner, as well as Florida's 4th largest bilateral merchandise trade market in the Asia-Pacific region; and WHEREAS, the United States House of Representatives approved the United States -Taiwan Expedited Double -Tax ReliefAct by an overwhelming majority on January 15, 2025, underscoring the high regard and strong support on both sides of aisle for addressing double taxation issues between the two countries; and WHEREAS, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton made landfall in September and October 2024, respectively, impacting vast areas and causing casualties and damage, and the Government of Taiwan donated $300, 000 through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami to the Florida Disaster Fund; and WHEREAS, Taiwan and the United States signed the Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral economic and trade cooperation on January 8, 2025, embodying the determination of both sides to advance toward a stronger partnership on mutual trade, industry, and investment activities; and WHEREAS, Taiwan's 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 WHEREAS, since the establishment of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami in 1988, Taiwan has developed sister-state/sister-city relations with Florida, and we are proud to have the `City in Florida' be a sister -city with `City in Taiwan'. We support Taiwan's mission of economic liberalization, democratization and significant international participation. NOW, THEREFORE, DO I, Larisa Svechin, as Mayor, and on behalf of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, hereby proclaim October 10, 2025, as Republic of China (Taiwan) National Day in the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Date: October 10`x', 2025 Mayor Larisa Svechin 370