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 101 STAT. 836

PUBLIC LAW 100-143—OCT. 28, 1987

Public Law 100-143 100th Congress Joint Resolution Oct. 28, 1987 [S.J. Res. 163]

To designate the month of November 1987, as "National Family Bread Baking Month".

Whereas baking bread in the home is a long-standing American tradition, and has contributed to the well being and nutrition of the family since the earliest days of colonial settlement; Whereas family bread baking utilizes American agricultural commodities and the products thereof (notably wheat, rye, corn, dairy products, sugar, and eggs), resulting in a significant contribution to the economies of the States in which these commodities are grown and produced; Whereas homemade bread provides health benefits and valuable nutrients to the American diet; and Whereas family bread baking contributes to the strength and unity of the family, and provides an important means for educating future generations about American traditions and values: 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 November 1987, is designated as "National Family Bread Baking Month", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe such month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved October 28, 1987.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 163: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987)June 25, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 20, considered and passed House.

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