本(10)月28日本處伍志翔處長受邀出席聖荷西市議會所舉辦之「中華民國臺灣日」賀狀表彰儀式
，儀式由聖荷西市長Matt Mahan及提案人聖荷西市議員Peter Ortiz共同主持，當地政要、商界社區領袖近50人陪同出席觀禮，場面隆重溫馨。
伍處長在致詞時表示，很榮幸能在聖荷西市議會見證聖荷西市宣布10月25日為「中華民國臺灣日」，謹代表臺灣人民，對這份極具意義的肯定致上最誠摯的感謝。特別感謝聖荷西市-一個以多元文化與創新精神著稱的城市，長期以來對臺灣以及海外臺僑的支持。臺美人長久以來為聖荷西與整個灣區的文化、科技與經濟發展做出卓越貢獻，此一賀狀彰顯了雙方在自由、人權與民主等共同價值的深厚情誼，期待在未來的日子能持續深化我們的友誼與合作。
聖荷西市長Matt Mahan、市議員Peter Ortiz及全體市議員在賀狀中聯署聲明:茲宣布2025年10月25日為中華民國臺灣日(Republicof China(Taiwan) Day)，以表彰臺美人社群對該市之重大貢獻、聖荷西與台南市姐妹市自1977年以來之持久情誼及臺僑組織之「華美傳統基金會」協助修繕位於市區東側OverfeltGardens Park內，1970年代由中華民國(臺灣)捐助興建之中華文化公園。隨後，由市長代表頒贈賀狀予本處伍處長，全體市議員均到場觀禮，並有當地臺僑領袖多人受邀參加典禮，盛大而隆重。
On October 28, Director Wu Chih-Hsiang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco was invited to attend the “Republic of China (Taiwan) Day” recognition ceremony held by the San Jose City Council.
The ceremony was co-hosted by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and City Councilmember Peter Ortiz, who sponsored the proclamation. Nearly 50 local officials, business leaders, and community representatives attended, creating a solemn yet warm atmosphere.
In his remarks, Director Wu expressed his great honor in witnessing the San Jose City Council’s proclamation of October 25 as “Republic of China (Taiwan) Day.” On behalf of the people of Taiwan, he conveyed sincere gratitude for this meaningful recognition. He extended special thanks to San Jose—a city renowned for its cultural diversity and innovative spirit—for its long-standing support of Taiwan and the Taiwanese-American community. Wu noted that Taiwanese Americans have long made outstanding contributions to the cultural, technological, and economic development of San Jose and the greater Bay Area. The proclamation, he said, highlights the deep friendship shared between both sides based on common values of freedom, human rights, and democracy, and he looked forward to continued friendship and cooperation in the years ahead.
In a joint statement, Mayor Matt Mahan, Councilmember Peter Ortiz, and all members of the San Jose City Council officially declared October 25, 2025, as “Republic of China (Taiwan) Day,” recognizing the significant contributions of the Taiwanese-American community to the city, the lasting sister-city relationship between San Jose and Tainan established in 1977, and the efforts of the Chinese American Historical Foundation in restoring the Chinese Cultural Garden at Overfelt Gardens Park—originally built in the 1970s with support from the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Following the announcement, Mayor Mahan presented the official proclamation to Director Wu on behalf of the city. All council members were present, and many leaders from the local Taiwanese community were invited to join the ceremony, which was grand and ceremonious.
