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 PUBLIC LAW 99-436—OCT. 2, 1986

100 STAT. 1081

Public Law 99-436 99th Congress Joint Resolution To designate November 15, 1986, as "National Philanthropy Day".

Whereas there are more than eight hundred thousand nonprofit philanthropic organizations in the United States, employing more than ten million individuals, including approximately four million five hundred thousand volunteers; Whereas contributions by people of the United States to support such organizations amounted to approximately $70,000,000,000 in 1984; Whereas philanthropic organizations are largely responsible for enhancing the quality of life for Americans and other people throughout the world; Whereas our Nation owes a great debt to the schools, churches, museums, art and music centers, youth groups, hospitals, research institutions, and other institutions and organizations which aid and comfort the elderly, the disadvantaged, and the sick; and Whereas the people of the United States should demonstrate their gratitude and support for philanthropic organizations and the efforts, skills, and resources of individuals who carry out their missions: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That November 15, 1986, is designated as "National Philanthropy Day", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved October 2, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 207: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 131 (1985): Oct. 25, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 132 (1986): June 11, considered and passed House, amended. Sept. 18, Senate concurred in House amendments.

Oct. 2, 1986 [S.J. Res. 207]

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