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 100 STAT. 3004

PUBLIC LAW 99-525—OCT. 22, 1986

Public Law 99-525 99th Congress

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Oct. 22, 1986 [S.J. Res. 304]

To designate the week of November 16, 1986, through November 22, 1986, as "National Arts Week".

Whereas the performing arts, the visual arts, and literature are central to human expression; Whereas our identity as a people and as a Nation is expressed through the arts; Whereas support of the arts has been a partnership of Federal, State, and local government entities, business, and individuals; Whereas a congressionally declared National Arts Week provides a focal point to celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of the United States and the vitality of contemporary writers, artists, and performers; and Whereas a congressionally proclaimed National Arts Week brings together the public and private sectors to restate support of the arts: 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 November 16, 1986, through November 22, 1986, is designated as "National Arts Week" and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the citizens of the United States to observe such week with appropriate programs and activities. Approved October 22, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 304: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): June 10, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 10, considered and passed House.

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