SR 105 (LSB 6070SS (4) 84)

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 105

BY  GRONSTAL, KIBBIE, and BEHN

A Resolution welcoming His Excellency Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China on his visit to the State of Iowa.

   WHEREAS, in 1983, Iowa Governor Terry E. Branstad signed the Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China and State of Iowa Iowa Sister State agreement resulting in the exchange of visitors; and
   WHEREAS, in 1985, Iowa Sister States, State of Iowa officials, and citizens of Iowa welcomed and hosted an agricultural delegation from Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China, led by His Excellency Vice President Xi Jinping, then Party Secretary; and
   WHEREAS, the resulting goodwill, cooperation, and understanding on the part of Iowans and the Hebei Province have helped to expand economic cooperation; and
   WHEREAS, the relationship enjoyed by His Excellency Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China and the citizens of the State of Iowa has encouraged China to become Iowa’s fourth largest export market and to become Iowa’s partner in agriculture; and
   WHEREAS, the relationship enjoyed by His Excellency Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China and the citizens of the State of Iowa will encourage opportunities to further strengthen and enhance the lives of citizens in both the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That on behalf of the citizens of Iowa, the Senate welcomes His Excellency Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China to our state.