1.1                             A resolution
  1.2             memorializing the Congress of the United States to 
  1.3             give due consideration to the readiness of the 
  1.4             Republic of China on Taiwan for membership in the 
  1.5             United Nations. 
  1.6      
  1.7      WHEREAS, the Republic of China on Taiwan has established a 
  1.8   democratic, multiparty political system, and its show of 
  1.9   diplomacy aimed at national unification demonstrates its 
  1.10  progressive spirit as a government and a people.  Inclusion of 
  1.11  Taiwan in the United Nations would only further the universality 
  1.12  of this essential global forum; and 
  1.13     WHEREAS, already having provided many developing nations 
  1.14  with financial assistance, as well as overseas aid, training, 
  1.15  and disaster relief, the Republic of China on Taiwan has amply 
  1.16  illustrated its concern for the welfare of the world; and 
  1.17     WHEREAS, the government of the Republic of China on Taiwan 
  1.18  has accepted the obligations contained in the United Nations 
  1.19  Charter and agrees to promote international peace and security.  
  1.20  The fundamental right of the 21,000,000 people who comprise the 
  1.21  Republic of China on Taiwan to be partners in the community of 
  1.22  nations should no longer be denied; NOW, THEREFORE, 
  1.23     BE IT RESOLVED by the Legislature of the State of Minnesota 
  1.24  that it supports the membership of the Republic of China on 
  1.25  Taiwan in the United Nations and urges due consideration by the 
  2.1   Congress of the United States.  
  2.2      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of State of the 
  2.3   State of Minnesota is directed to prepare copies of this 
  2.4   memorial and transmit them to the President and Secretary of the 
  2.5   United States Senate, the Speaker and Clerk of the United States 
  2.6   House of Representatives, Minnesota's Senators and 
  2.7   Representatives in Congress, and the United Nations General 
  2.8   Assembly.