SSB 1202 (LSB 2944XC (3) 91)

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. _____ 

BY  (PROPOSED COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION RESOLUTION BY CHAIRPERSON WHITVER)

A Resolution promoting mutually beneficial cooperation between the state of Iowa and Taiwan in certain economic sectors.

   WHEREAS, the state of Iowa established a sister-state relationship with Taiwan in 1989, and Iowa and Taiwan have enjoyed strong bilateral trade, educational and cultural exchanges, and tourism; and
   WHEREAS, the state of Iowa and Taiwan seek to further establish economic ties by cooperating and supporting initiatives to facilitate the movement of goods and ideas through best practices and the world-class expertise found in both the state of Iowa and Taiwan; and
   WHEREAS, the state of Iowa and Taiwan seek to spur manufacturing and growth through cooperation in advanced manufacturing and materials by promoting collaborative projects in research and information exchanges; and
   WHEREAS, this new cooperation seeks to promote collaboration and information sharing in ag-bioscience which is the convergence of agriculture, biology, science, and technology, by supporting cross-disciplinary consultations relevant to food, agriculture, science, and technology businesses, and by supporting, when appropriate, a productive long-term relationship to designate areas of growth within ag-biosciences; and
   WHEREAS, the state of Iowa and Taiwan also seek to expedite collaborative projects, research, and information exchanges regarding innovation and technology, by aiming to promote digital growth through initiatives to facilitate the advancement of such innovations and technologies; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate affirms its commitment to Taiwan through cooperation and supporting initiatives that mutually benefit the state of Iowa and Taiwan; and

   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate further encourages these efforts to promote advanced manufacturing and materials, ag-bioscience, and other innovation and technologies, with Taiwan through the movement of goods and ideas using best practices and the world-class expertise found in both the state of Iowa and Taiwan.