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 PUBLIC LAW 100-171—NOV. 19, 1987

101 STAT. 915

Public Law 100-171 100th Congress Joint Resolution To designate the period commencing November 22, 1987, and ending November 28, 1987, as "American Indian Week".

Whereas American Indians were the original inhabitants of the lands that now constitute the United States; Whereas American Indians have made a unique and essential contribution to the United States; Whereas the people of the United States should be reminded of the assistance American Indians provided to the Founding Fathers of our Nation; Whereas the people of the United States should consider the present relationship between American Indians and the United States: 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 November 22, 1987, and ending November 28, 1987, is designated as "American Indian Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon Federal, State, and local governments, interested groups and organizations, and the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved November 19, 1987.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 53: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): Oct. 15, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 10, considered and passed House.

Nov. 19, 1987 [S.J. Res. 53]

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