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ID HCR002
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/11/2019
Primary Sponsor
Commerce and Human Resources Committee
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AI Summary
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Idaho exports total $4 billion annually, with international trade serving as a vital component of the state's economy.
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Director Eddie Yen was hired in February 1989 to lead the Idaho Asia Trade Office and has spent 30 years expanding sales and partnerships in Taiwan and Asia.
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Taiwan is Idaho's second largest export partner, receiving $573 million in Idaho goods in 2017, with much of this success attributed to Yen's work with hundreds of Idaho companies.
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The Idaho Asia Trade Office expanded in 2015 to include Southeast Asia in addition to Taiwan based on Yen's expertise.
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The legislature honors Yen for his dedication, accomplishments in cultivating business relationships with Taiwan government officials, and his service to Idaho companies, organizations, and educational institutions.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and honoring Director Eddie Yen on his thirtieth anniversary as Idaho's Asia Trade Representative.
EDDIE YEN
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State at 11:20 a.m. on February 8, 2019
2/11/2019