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 PUBLIC LAW 101-197—DEC. 5, 1989 103 STAT. 1791 Public Law 101-197 101st Congress Joint Resolution Designating December 3 through 9, 1989, as "National Cities Fight Back Against Pep. 5, 1989 Drugs Week". [S.J. Res. 205] Whereas the presence of drugs and narcotics in our society has resulted in innumerable problems of human, community, social, and economic dimensions; Whereas the dissolution of the family, inadequate education system, poverty, unemployment, and greed all contribute to illegal drug use; Whereas the consequences of drug-related problems are witnessed in the loss of human lives, the loss of economic productivity, and the diversion of public resources to address these problems on all fronts; Whereas the demand for illegal drugs is a pervasive problem that affects all segments of our society, including professional and affluent people; Whereas illegal drugs plague urban, suburban, and rural commu- nities of all sizes and regions; Whereas illegal drugs constitute a problem in our community and lead to a host of problems such as homicide, robbery, burglary, and other crimes and domestic violence; Whereas a national response is needed to curtail the importation, trafficking, sale, and abuse of drugs; Whereas our Nation's cities and towns carry the heaviest burden in confronting the Nation's drug problem; Whereas hundreds of America's dedicated public servants have died and thousands of others risk their lives daily in our cities' in- dividual battles against illegal drugs and in the criminal activities stemming from illegal drugs; and Whereas the National League of Cities has called on the President and the Congress to join in a partnership in fighting drugs: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives ofth^ United States of America in Congress assembled, That December 3 through 9, 1989, is designated as "National Cities Fight Back Against Drugs 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 programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved December 5, 1989. LEGISLATIVE fflSTORY—S.J. Res. 205: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 21, considered and passed House.

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