Senate Resolution 151 - Introduced PAG LIN S.R. ________ H.R. ________ 1 1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1 2 BY BEALL and BLACK 1 3 A Resolution requesting the Congress of the United 1 4 States to give due consideration to the readiness 1 5 of the Republic of China on Taiwan for membership 1 6 in the United Nations. 1 7 WHEREAS, the Republic of China on Taiwan has 1 8 established a democratic, multiparty political system, 1 9 its diplomacy aimed at national unification 1 10 demonstrates its progressive spirit as a government 1 11 and a people, and its inclusion in the United Nations 1 12 would only further the universality of this essential 1 13 global forum; and 1 14 WHEREAS, already having provided many developing 1 15 nations with financial assistance, as well as overseas 1 16 aid, training, and disaster relief, Taiwan has amply 1 17 illustrated its concern for the welfare of the world; 1 18 and 1 19 WHEREAS, the government of Taiwan has accepted the 1 20 obligations contained in the United Nations Charter 1 21 and agrees to promote international peace and 1 22 security; and 1 23 WHEREAS, the fundamental right of the over 22 1 24 million citizens of Taiwan to be partners in the 1 25 community of nations should no longer be denied; NOW 1 26 THEREFORE, 1 27 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate 1 28 supports the membership of the Republic of China on 1 29 Taiwan in the United Nations and urges due 1 30 consideration by the Congress of the United States; 2 1 and 2 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon adoption, an 2 3 official copy of this Resolution be prepared and 2 4 presented to the President of the United States 2 5 Senate, the Secretary of the United States Senate, the 2 6 Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, 2 7 the Clerk of the United States House of 2 8 Representatives, the members of Iowa's congressional 2 9 delegation, and the Secretary General of the United 2 10 Nations. 2 11 LSB 6576SS 82 2 12 jr/rj/5