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WHEREAS, The Republic of China (Taiwan) observes the 109th National Day on
October 10, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Taiwan's bid for meaningful participation in numerous international
organizations, including the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the World
Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change (UNFCCC) and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) would
benefit regional development, peace and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, the launch of FORMOSAT-7/COSMIC-2 on June 25th, 2019, ajoint U.S.-
Taiwan collaborative space program of a constellation of six satellites designed to
enhance the accuracy of atmospheric weather prediction, has demonstrated the mutual
benefit born of U.S.-Taiwan relations; and
WHEREAS, to assist in the fight against the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Government
and People of Taiwan has donated over 11.75 million medical masks to the United States
through federal and local governments as of mid-2020. From that amount, over 420,000
medical masks were donated in Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral is continually grateful to the Taipei
Economic and Cultural Office in Miami for its donation of masks during the COVID-19
Pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral sends its best wishes and warmest greetings
to Taiwan and its people.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Robert E. Hoog, Mayor of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Brevard County, Florida, do hereby acknowledge October 10, 2020 as Taiwan's
109TH NATIONAL DAY
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