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 101 STAT. 478

PUBLIC LAW 100-73—JULY 15, 1987

Public Law 100-73 100th Congress

- " Joint Resolution

July 15 1987 ro T p ' 1Q01 Lb.J. Res. 138]

"^^ designate the period commencing on July 13, 1987, and ending on July 26, 1987, as "U.S. Olympic Festival-'87 Celebration", and to designate July 17, 1987, as "U.S. Olympic Festival-'87 Day".

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' Whereas thousands of American athletes participate annually in the Olympic movement all over the world; Whereas United States Olympic Festival competitions enable each American athlete to promote amateur athletics, refine athletic skills in Olympic-type competitions, and generate camaraderie among potential Olympic athletes; Whereas the past eight years have marked monumental strides in the development of the Olympic Festival movement; Whereas the International Olympic Games are held every four •;; years and are the culmination of athletic skill and prowess after J,. countless hours of work and preparation; Whereas U.S. Olympic Festival-'87 will take place beginning July 13, 1987, and ending on July 26, 1987, in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel-Hill, Gary, and Greensboro, North Carolina, and will host 4,000 athletes, trainers and coaches, 7,000 volunteers, and over 300,000 spectators; Whereas U.S. Olympic Festival-'87 is the premier event of the United States Olympic Committee; and Whereas American athletes will compete in over 34 sports in a display of skill and unity which signifies American unity and exemplifies the spirit of the Olympic movement: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the period commencing on July 13, 1987, and ending on July 26, 1987, is designated as "U.S. Olympic Festival-'87 Celebration", and July 17, 1987, is designated as "U.S. Olympic Festival-'87 Day", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe such period and day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved July 15, 1987.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 138: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): June 25, considered and passed Senate. July 9, considered and passed House.

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