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 102 STAT. 3204

PUBLIC LAW 100-624—NOV. 5, 1988

Public Law 100-624 100th Congress Joint Resolution Nov. 5, 1988 [S.J. Res. 378]

Designating the week of October 2 through 8, 1988, as "National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Week".

Whereas river corridors are one of the most precious cultural and recreational values in the United States; Whereas the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act provided for the establishment of a system of rivers to be protected as free-flowing streams for the public use and enjoyment for generations to come; Whereas there are 3,500,000 miles of rivers in the United States, many of which are protected because of the establishment of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System; Whereas the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act has encouraged through the State and Local River Conservation Assistance Program authorized by the Act, the cooperative protection of river corridors by Federal, State, and local governments, private groups, and landowners; Whereas public awareness of the importance of wild and scenic rivers must be raised and public and private cooperation encouraged to promote the continued protection of these precious river values; and Whereas the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act was signed into law on October 2, 1968: 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 October 2 through 8, 1988, is designated as "National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Week". The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate programs and activities. Approved November 5, 1988.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 378: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): Sept. 30, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 21, considered and passed House.

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