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Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR 783: Lin, Director General Jared; recognize

Last action February 18, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes Director General Jared Lin, head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta, for his work strengthening ties between Taiwan and Georgia.

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In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate honoring Director General Jared Lin, who leads the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Atlanta. TECO represents Taiwan's interests in six Southeastern states, including Georgia, and the resolution notes that Georgia's relationship with Taiwan involves trade, investment, education, and cultural exchange. The resolution commends Lin for his service and wishes him continued health and happiness. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Lin. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create any program, or spend any state funding; it is a formal statement of recognition.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends Director General Jared Lin for his service connecting Taiwan and the Southeastern United States, including Georgia.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Lin.
  • Creates no new law, program, funding, or penalty; it is a purely ceremonial statement by the Senate.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Director General Jared Lin and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta. It has no regulatory effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or agencies.

Why it matters

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians' daily lives. Its significance is symbolic, marking the Georgia Senate's public acknowledgment of Taiwan's diplomatic and economic ties to the state through TECO and its current director.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe TECO's role representing Taiwan's interests in six Southeastern states, including Georgia, and Georgia's economic and cultural ties to Taiwan.
  • The resolved clause formally commends Jared Lin for his public service and extends good wishes.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Lin.

From the bill

Director General Jared Lin is the current head of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Atlanta

Identifies who the resolution honors and his role.

the members of this body recognize and commend Director General Jared Lin for his efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the State of Georgia

The core language by which the Senate formally honors Lin.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-02-18Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2026-02-17Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)Primary sponsor
  • Matt Brass (R, SD-006)

Topics

  • Taiwan relations
  • ceremonial resolution
  • Georgia Senate
  • economic development

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