SJR76 Summary

• Commends Taiwan's democratization efforts, including its fourth direct presidential election in March 2008 and peaceful transition of political power.

• Recognizes Taiwan and the United States as long-standing allies sharing values of freedom, democracy, human rights, and rule of law, with Alabama and Taiwan maintaining cordial and mutually beneficial relations.

• Acknowledges Taiwan as the United States' ninth largest trading partner and supports Taiwan's participation in international organizations including the World Health Organization, International Civil Aviation Organization, and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

• Welcomes opportunities to enhance the Alabama-Taiwan sister-state bond, including resuming United States-Taiwan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement meetings and including Taiwan in the United States' Visa Waiver Program.

• Directs the Senate Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to Ms. Anna A. Kao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.