IN HR0020

Indiana House of Representatives commends Taiwan's democratic system and celebrates the 37th anniversary of sister-state relations established in 1979.

Supports Taiwan's efforts to secure entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and endorses signing of a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) and Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States.

Recognizes Taiwan as the 10th largest trading partner of the United States with $67.4 billion in bilateral trade in 2014, and Indiana's fifth largest export market in Asia with $247 million in exports in 2014.

Supports Taiwan's appropriate participation in international organizations impacting health, safety, and well-being of its people.

Directs the House Principal Clerk to transmit the resolution to Indiana's Congressional delegation and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago, Illinois.