News article on the friendly relations and sister state proclamation between the State of Oregon and Taiwan and how this can benefit trade partnerships with China.
News article on Atiyeh's successful meeting with the Chinese Premier Zhao Zhang on establishing a trade partnership between the State of Oregon and China.
Letter from Rich Carson, Industrial Property SectionBusiness Information Division, sent to the Economic Development Department on the background summary of the trade partnership between the State of Oregon and NEC America.
Press release statements made by Atiyeh on international trade partnerships between China, Japan, and Taiwan. Includes excerpts from his State of the State addresses and announcement of NEC America's new manufacturing plant in Oregon.
Copy of Public Law 96-8 Taiwan Relations Act used as reference for the sister state relationship between Oregon and Taiwan. This law was enacted by the United States Congress to promote foreign policy and diplomatic relations between the United States and the people of Taiwan.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Status of his children Tom and Suzanne Atiyeh, 1998; travels in post-governor era, 1990s; George Atiyeh and Opal Creek, 1998; assessment of Barbara Roberts and John Kitzhaber as governors, 1998; gun control in Oregon, 1998; debate on Thurston High School shooting, 1998; advice to aspiring politicians and public servants, 1998; final conclusions, 1998.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Outcome of the Northwest Power Planning and Conservation Act, 1980s; the Northwest Power Planning Council and the “three sovereigns”; dams and fisheries on the Columbia River, late 1990s; Atiyeh’s view of the legislature, 1998; feelings on the last day of being Governor, 1987; Atiyeh’s political activities since leaving office, 1990s; state of the Republican party, 1998; thoughts on Barry Goldwater, 1998; business and other activities since leaving office, 1998.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Employment opportunities in Oregon, 1980s; link between the repeal of the unitary tax and the diversification of Oregon’s economy, 1980s; lack of school finance reform in Oregon, 1980s-1990s; Atiyeh vetoing tax relief packages, 1979-1980; effect of state-run rainy day funds; structure of the legislature, 1980s-1990s; 1982 election victory, effort to introduce sales tax, 1980s-1990s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Court reform while Governor, 1980s; Atiyeh’s administrative style as Governor, 1980s; diversification of Oregon’s economy, 1980s; tourism as an economic sector in Oregon, 1980s; repeal of the unitary tax, mid-1980s; timber relief program, early 1980s.
Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Review of political career; thoughts on Neil Goldschmidt; successes as Governor: avoiding gas shortage, dealings with the Rajneesh, relieving Oregon of the recession; reflections on Governorship: Oregon Food Bank, preservation of the Columbia River Gorge, Northwest Power Planning Council, rebalancing of budgets, Deschutes River, racial and religious harassment.
