RESOLUTION

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING

Sing Tao Daily-Western Edition

Upon Its

30^th Anniversary

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WHEREAS, since 1938, the Hong Kong-based Sing Tao Newspaper Group has been at the forefront of Chinese-language journalism, earning global respect as one of the longest-publishing newspapers in Asia; and

WHEREAS, in 1975, Sing Tao Daily opened in San Francisco its first international office, focused on the overseas Chinese community in North America; and

WHEREAS, three decades later, Sing Tao Daily has grown to 22 offices across the globe, including nine international bureaus; and

WHEREAS, Sing Tao Daily currently enjoys the second-largest global circulation, and offers the largest regional coverage among overseas Chinese through its 16 international editions distributed in more than 100 cities around the world.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County congratulates Sing Tao Daily upon the 30^th anniversary of its Western Edition, and commends the newspaper’s management and staff for serving San Mateo County residents of Chinese heritage, while exemplifying and advancing the democratic principle of the free exchange of ideas. The Board further extends to Sings Tao Daily sincere wishes for continued success.

Dated: AUGUST 1, 2005

SUPERVISORS:

RICHARD S. GORDON, PRESIDENT

MARK CHURCH

JERRY HILL

ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors