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 PUBLIC LAW 100-88—AUG. 13, 1987

101 STAT. 665

Public Law 100-88 100th Congress Joint Resolution Designating the month of August 1987 as "National Child Support Enforcement Month".

Aug. 13, 1987 [H.J. Res. 313]

Whereas significant progress has been made toward improving laws and regulations dealing with child support enforcement by the States; Whereas the provisions of part D of title IV of the Social Security Act have provided a needed response in alleviating problems that 42 USC 651. exist within and among States as to legal rights and financial needs of their citizens; Wheregis the child support program's ultimate goal is to reduce financial deprivation among America's children by ensuring that the responsibility of support rests with the responsible parent, thereby diminishing the need for welfare dependency by women and children; Whereas the dedicated service of family support enforcement personnel, the judiciary, and the legal community has contributed to increased child support collections, paternity establishments, and the location of absent parents; and Whereas the growth and success of child support programs have resulted from and continue to rely on increased cooperation of ' Federal, State, and local agencies: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the month of August 1987 is designated as "National Child Support Enforcement Month", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon all government agencies and the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved August 13, 1987.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 313: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): Aug. 6, considered and passed House. Aug. 7, considered and passed Senate.

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