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 100 STAT. 808

PUBLIC LAW 99-379—AUG. 13, 1986

Public Law 99-379 99th Congress Joint Resolution r s / R e s 2561

Designating August 12, 1986, as "National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day".

Whereas neighborhood crime is of continuing concern to the American people; Whereas the fight against neighborhood crime requires people to work together in cooperation with law enforcement officials; Whereas neighborhood crime watch organizations are effective at promoting awareness about, and the participation of volunteers in, crime prevention activities at the local level; and Whereas citizens across America will soon take part in a "National Night Out", a unique crime prevention event which will demonstrate the importance and effectiveness of community participation in crime prevention efforts by having people spend the period from 8 to 9 o'clock postmeridian on August 12, 1986, with their neighbors in front of their homes: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That August 12, 1986, is designated as "National Neighborhood Crime Watch 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 programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved August 13, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 256: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): June 20, considered and passed Senate. Aug. 8, considered and passed House.

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