from  Y.T. Lin/Secretaty General, WUFI-USA
We have successfully asked most of the cities in the Dallas 
metropolitan area to proclaim tomorrow "Taiwan Peace Day". 
The list is long, including a special recognition from the
city of Dallas, a resolution from the state of Texas, 
proclamations from cities of Plano (where I live, appeared 
in National Geography once, population 150,000), Richardson
(a high-tech city, where most telecommunication companies
are located), Allen, Garland, and Collin county. Since
the (Federal) House no longer gives any proclamation (as
we were told), the Congressman elected from our district, 
Sam Johnson (R) also sent us an official letter. Another 
Congressman we contacted, Pete Sessions (R), even stated 
"on the Congress Record" about 228 - which appears in today's
Sinanet news, you might want to check it out.

The Dallas city mayor Ron Kirk declined to sign the
resolution because of his close ties with KMT "overseas
affairs" representative in our area. Some of us went to the 
city hall yesterday to speak in front of the council meeting.
The mayor purposely left the meeting when our representative
spoke (a reservation of time slot in advance is required).
Nevertheless, some council members also spoke out favorably
for us, and afterward all council members signed a special 
recognition, without the mayor. We are in "fighting spirits" 
and will keep pursuing this matter.

Tomorrow night, we'll have a memorial ceremony. It is expected
that several local political figures and news media will show
up.
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Mrs. Lin's letter to Major Ron Kirk
A Letter to Dalas City Mayor
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Pete Sessions'
Congressional Record
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House of Representative H.R.221:

                  RESOLUTION
                  H.R. No 221
                      By
              Sen. Madden, Jerry
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  WHEREAS, Februray 28, 1997, has been designated Taiwan
Peace Day, and this noteworthy occasion is truly worthy
of special recognition at this time; and

  WHEREAS, On February 28, 1947, a crowd of 2,000 people
assembled in Taipei to protest the beating death of a
cigarette vendor at the hands of police agents; during
the demonstration, machine-gun fire from a government
building swept the crowd, killing at least four people, 
and the resulting popular uprising against the military
government was the genesis of the democratic form of
government that Taiwan enjoys today; and

  WHEREAS, Since that time Taiwan has grown and flourished
both politically and economically, and the country is now
a crucial element in the stability and prosperity of the
Asia Pacific region; and

  WHEREAS, Taiwan's commitment to democracy was aptly
reflected when, in March 1996, the country's first
presidential election by direct popular vote took place;
a capitalist success story, Taiwan has assumed a preeminent
role in global commerce and is now Texas's sixth-largest
trading partner; and

  WHEREAS, In recognition of the tragic events of February
28, 1947, and the democratic movement that sprang from them,
the day's 50th anniversary has been declared Taiwan Peace
Day, and while this commemoration honors those who gave
their lives in the struggle against oppression, it is also
a day of reconciliation for the people of Taiwan; although
it is painful to recall the injustices of the past, doing
so is our best defence against their being repeated, and 
it is in this spirit that we mark this solemn occasion;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That the house of Representatives of the 75th
texas Legislature hereby recognize February 28, 1997, as
Taiwan Peace Day and honor those around the world who have
sacrificed themselves to the cause of hum]]an freedom.