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 PUBLIC LAW 101-107—OCT. 3, 1989 103 STAT. 679 Public Law 101-107 101st Congress Joint Resolution ' Designating October 6, 1989, as "Germsm-American Day". Whereas the Senate of the United States unanimously passed joint resolutions designating October 6, 1987, and October 6, 1988, as "German-American Day"; Whereas President Ronald W. Reagan issued proclamations in 1987 and 1988 acknowledging "German-American Day" and held formal ceremonies in the Rose Garden and the Roosevelt Room of the White House; Whereas the work and contributions to the development and culture of the United States by German-Americans, since the arrival of the first German immigrants in the United States on October 6, 1683, merits a tribute to the achievements of German-Americans; Whereas German-Americans, as in the past, continue to contribute to the development, life, and cultural heritage of the United States, and will work for and will support the democratic prin- ciples of the Government of the United States and the freedom of all people; Whereas such contributions should be recognized and celebrated in 1989; and Whereas Grerman-Americans are interested in having "German- American Day" established as an annual event on October 6: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That October 6, 1989, is designated as "German-American Day", and the President is au- thorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate cere- monies and activities. Approved October 3, 1989. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 118: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): June 9, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 19, considered and passed House. Oct. 3, 1989 [S.J. Res. 118]

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