SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 85
(By Senators Helmick, Tomblin, Mr. President, Chafin and Bowman)
Requesting Congress and the President of the United States to
support Taiwan's participation in the United Nations.
Whereas, Taiwan is a modern democracy that routinely holds
free and fair elections and has dramatically improved its record on
human rights; and
Whereas, Taiwan's 23 million people are not currently
represented in the United Nations; and
Whereas, Taiwan has, in recent years, repeatedly expressed its
strong desire to participate in the United Nations and has much to
contribute to the work and funding of the United Nations; and
Whereas, Taiwan's participation in the United Nations will
help maintain peace and stability in Asia; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests Congress and the
President of the United States support Taiwan's participation in
the United Nations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to West Virginia's
congressional delegation, the President of the United States and
Consular Services, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York.