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 100 STAT. 954

PUBLIC LAW 99-419—SEPT. 25, 1986

Public Law 99-419 99th Congress 7 W ' Joint Resolution Sept. 25, 1986 [H.J. Res. 692]

To designate the week of October 19, 1986, through October 26, 1986, "National Housing Week".

Whereas the Federal Government and the housing industry have worked together to enable a substantial majority of Americans to live in adequate housing; Whereas living in adequate housing strengthens the family and the community; Whereas, following every economic recession since World War II, the housing industry has helped the United States to achieve economic recovery by creating millions of jobs for the unemployed, creating demand for goods and services, and generating billions of dollars in tax revenues; Whereas adequate housing is one of the basic needs of all individuals, and providing for the availability of affordable housing is an important policy of the Federal Government and the governments of the States; and Whereas it is appropriate to reaffirm the historic national commitment to providing for the availability of adequate housing and the opportunity to own a home, and to recognize the economic benefits resulting from the activities of the housing industry: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the week of October 19, 1986, through October 26, 1986, is designated "National Housing Week", and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved September 25, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 692: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): Aug. 13, considered and passed House. Sept. 12, considered and passed Senate.

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