ATLANTA (March 14, 2023) | On Wednesday, March 15, Senator Matt Brass (R – Newnan) and Senator Michael Rhett (D – Marietta) will present Director-General Elliot Wang from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta with Senate Resolution 176, a resolution commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and extended efforts strengthening in bilateral relations, including the launch of the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade. Following the ceremony, a reception will be held amongst legislators to outline current U.S. – Taiwan relations.
WHO: Sen. Matt Brass (R – Newnan)
Sen. Michael Rhett (D – Marietta)
Members of the Georgia Senate Taiwan Caucus
Members of the Georgia House of Representatives
WHAT: Ceremony to Present the Director-General Elliot Wang with Senate Resolution 176 and,
Georgia Senate Taiwan Caucus Reception to discuss Current U.S. – Taiwan Relations
WHEN: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
10:00 a.m. – Presentation of Senate Resolution 176 in the Georgia Senate Chamber
11:30 a.m. – Georgia Senate Taiwan Caucus Reception in Room 230 in the State Capitol
WHERE: Georgia State Capitol
206 Washington St SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
Read the full text of SR 176 here.
Sen. Brass and Sen. Rhett respectfully request that guests attending the ceremony arrive to the Georgia Senate Chamber at 9:45 a.m.
Members of the Media: If you are planning to attend the reception in Room 230 of the State Capitol, please RSVP to Lexi Juliani (lexi.juliani@senate.ga.gov) or Rachel Moore (rachel.moore@senate.ga.gov) no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Sen. Matt Brass serves as Majority Caucus Vice Chair and Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee. He represents Senate District 28 which includes Coweta and Heard Counties and portions of Douglas and Fulton Counties. He can be reached at 404.656.0057 or at matt.brass@senate.ga.gov
Sen. Michael Rhett represents Senate District 33 which includes portions of Cobb County. He may be reached at 404.656.0054 or by email at michael.rhett@senate.ga.gov.