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 101 STAT. 902

PUBLIC LAW 100-161—NOV. 10, 1987

Public Law 100-161 100th Congress

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Joint Resolution Nov. 10, 1987 [H.J. Res. 368]

Designating the week of November 8 through November 14, 1987, as "National Food Bank Week".

Whereas although the United States is a nation of abundance, it has been reported that at least 20,000,000 Americans go hungry at some time during every month; Whereas the assistance of the private sector is needed to meet the increasing demand for food from families, children, the elderly, unemployed workers, and the homeless; Whereas an extraordinary yearlong effort to feed the hungry is being coordinated by Second Harvest, America's Food Bank Network; Whereas the 200 local food banks of the non-profit Second Harvest network are committed to channeling the surplus products of food manufacturers and retailers to the needy; Whereas Second Harvest food banks rely upon the generous donations of hundreds of national food corporations, thousands of local food companies, and millions of concerned individuals; Whereas in 1986 Second Harvest was able to distribute 352,000,000 pounds of wholesome, nutritious food valued at $500,000,000 to 38,000 charitable feeding programs nationwide; and Whereas the upcoming Thanksgiving season is a time not only to count one's own blessings but to support those who are extending a helping hand to our fellow Americans in need: 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 8 through November 14, 1987, is designated as "National Food Bank Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved November 10, 1987.

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 368 (S.J. Res. 200): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): Nov. 3, considered and passed House. Nov. 4, S.J. Res. 200 and H.J. Res. 368 considered and passed Senate.

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