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 100 STAT. 1234

PUBLIC LAW 99-489—OCT. 16, 1986

Whereas the next 100 years will undoubtedly see the National Institutes of Health lead the world in ways of promoting health and preventing disease; Whereas the Congress of the United States has consistently supported the National Institutes of Health to maintain America's preeminence in medical research; and Whereas the Congress of the United States looks to the National Institutes of Health for progress in overcoming the diseases that afflict the people of this country: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the period of October 1, 1986, through September 30, X987, is designated as "National Institutes of Health Centennial Year", 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 year with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved October 16, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 395: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 10, considered and passed House.

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