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 PUBLIC LAW 99-326—MAY 28, 1986

100 STAT. 503

Public Law 99-326 99th Congress Joint Resolution To designate the week beginning on June 1, 1986, as "National Neighborhood Housing Services Week".

Whereas America's neighborhoods contain the ethnic, social, and economic relationships which are fundamental to a strong and diverse nation; Whereas, when the physical, economic, and social structures of a neighborhood deteriorate, great harm is caused to the homes, businesses, and residents of the neighborhood, particularly for the elderly and for the poor; Whereas the reversal of such deterioration is essential to the strength of America's families, neighborhoods, and businesses; Whereas, throughout the United States, Neighborhood Housing Services programs, which are partnerships of local residents, business leaders, and government officials, are working to revitalize more than 200 neighborhoods; Whereas Neighborhood Housing Services programs have generated more than three billion dollars in reinvestment funds to revitalize America's neighborhoods; and Whereas, to accomplish their aims, such programs utilize primarily local and private resources and the assistance of hundreds of volunteers who contribute countless hours of volunteer work: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning on June 1, 1986, is hereby designated as "National Neighborhood Housing Services Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon local and State jurisdictions, appropriate Federal agencies, and the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved May 28, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 492: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): May 7, considered and passed House. May 15, considered and passed Senate.

May 28, 1986 [H.J. Res. 492]

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