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 100 STAT. 394

PUBLIC LAW 99-275—APR. 18, 1986

Public Law 99-275 99th Congress

^ fe: Joint Resolution

Apr. 18, 1986 [S.J. Res. 136]

Xo authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating the calendar week beginning with Sunday, April 13, 1986, as "National Garden Week".

Whereas the gardeners of this country produce an abundance of food for our people and enable us to export food to other countries which are in desperate need; and Whereas the gardeners help to preserve and foster our traditional spirit of independence and individual initiative; and Whereas gardening instills in our people, both young and old, a greater appreciation for nature, in general, and for our beautiful land, in particular; and Whereas such appreciation naturally leads to a greater respect and care for our environment; and Whereas gardening, in addition to being most beneficial for our country, furnishes a pleasant, healthful, and productive full- or part-time activity for a large number of our citizens; and Whereas our gardens also yield flowers of great variety and breathtaking beauty; and Whereas these flowers bring beauty into our lives and satisfy our aesthetic needs: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation— (1) designating the calendar week beginning with Sunday, April 13, 1986, as "National Garden Week"; and (2) urging Federal, State, and local government agencies, as well as citizens and private organizations, to observe that week with educational efforts, ceremonies, and other appropriate activities which shall include the wearing of garden flowers as a symbol of our appreciation for the efforts and contributions of our gardeners. Approved April 18, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 136:

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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 131 (1985): June 18, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 132 (1986): Apr. 14, considered and passed House.

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