SJR70 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Chiou, Jean-yih (Peter), honored

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 70 honors Jean-yih (Peter) Chiou for his contributions toward strengthening Alabama’s relationship with Taiwan and promoting cultural and academic exchange.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would formally recognize and honor Chiou, acknowledging his work as a Taiwanese diplomat in Atlanta and his role in fostering closer ties between Alabama and Taiwan. It notes his involvement in relief efforts after the 2011 Tuscaloosa tornado, organizing charity support, hosting milestones of the sister-state relationship, and helping establish a mutual license recognition agreement between Taiwan and Alabama.

Who It Affects

• Jean-yih (Peter) Chiou — formally recognized and honored for his contributions.
• Alabama and Taiwan communities — benefit from strengthened relations and increased cultural and academic exchanges.
• Drivers in Alabama and Taiwan — potentially affected by the mutual recognition of driver's licenses described in the agreement.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Recognizes Jean-yih (Peter) Chiou, a Taiwanese diplomat and Director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta, for significant contributions to creating a closer relationship between Alabama and Taiwan and for promoting cultural and academic exchanges.
• Provision 2: Acknowledges Chiou's roles in coordinating the MoFA’s donation to Alabama relief efforts after the 2011 Tuscaloosa tornado, organizing Tzu Chi Foundation volunteers, facilitating events related to the Alabama–Taiwan sister-state relationship, and aiding the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding that allows mutual recognition of driver’s licenses between Taiwan and Alabama.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory