SR783: SR783 Lin, Director General Jared; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial honor from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes Jared Lin, the current Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Atlanta, which represents Taiwan's interests in six Southeastern states including Georgia. The resolution describes Georgia's relationship with Taiwan as built on trade, investment, education, and cultural exchange, and credits Lin with working to deepen those partnerships. The Senate formally commends him for his public service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It does not create any new programs, funding, or legal requirements.

• Formally recognizes and commends Jared Lin, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta, for his public service.
• States the Senate's view of Georgia's economic and cultural relationship with Taiwan, including trade, investment, education, and cultural exchange.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Director General Lin.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory changes; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a binding legal action.

The resolution directly names Director General Jared Lin and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta. It also touches the Georgia Senate and Secretary of the Senate, who are directed to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution.

This resolution has no legal effect on Georgians' daily lives; it is a symbolic gesture from the Senate acknowledging a foreign diplomatic official's role in Georgia's trade and cultural ties with Taiwan, rather than a policy or funding change.

• States that Director General Jared Lin heads the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Atlanta, which represents Taiwan's interests in six Southeastern states including Georgia.
• Describes Georgia's engagement with Taiwan through economic development missions, business investment, university partnerships, and cultural programs.
• Resolves that the Senate recognizes and commends Lin for his public service to Georgia and wishes him continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Lin.

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

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

• Taiwan relations
• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Senate
• international trade