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 104 STAT. 128 PUBLIC LAW 101-265—APR. 4, 1990 Public Law 101-265 101st Congress Joint Resolution Apr. 4, 1990 [S.J. Res. 266] Designating Msirch 1990, as "United States Naval Reserve Month". Whereas March 1990, is the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Navy Reserve Force; Whereas thousands of men and women of the United States have served the Nation as "Twice the Citizens" by serving with the United States Naval Reserve; Whereas thousands of Reserve members have been a critical component of the Fighting Force of the United States Navy; Whereas 600,000 individuals were members of the Naval Reserve during World War I and 80 percent of Naval personnel were reservists during World War II; Whereas, in the Berlin Crisis, Korea, Vietnam, and most recently in the Persian Gulf, Naval reservists played vital roles; Whereas the United States Naval Reserve continues to serve the Nation in peace time by maintaining military readiness and contributing to fleet support; Whereas the reservists serve as part-time regular Navy personnel which economically fulfills important military missions and expands the operational abilities of the Navy around the world; Whereas thousands of employers throughout the United States and the families of reservists have contributed to the support and encouragement needed for a successful Reserve program; Whereas many Naval reservists have died while serving the Nation; and Whereas in recognition of great sacrifice of Naval reservists during peace time and during war: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That March 1990, is designated as "United States Naval Reserve Month", and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the Nation to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the United States Naval Reserve. Approved April 4, 1990. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 266: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): Mar. 20, considered and passed Senate. Mar. 28, considered and passed House.

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