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 [S.J. Res. 248] 104 STAT. 460 PUBLIC LAW 101-375—AUG. 15, 1990 Public Law 101-375 101st Congress Joint Resolution Aug. 15, 1990 To designate the month of September 1990 as "International Visitors' Month". Whereas the United States Information Agency conducts educational and cultural exchange programs that bring current and future foreign leaders to the United States, often for their first visit; Whereas the experiences of these visitors affect attitudes and decisions regarding our country and international relations in general; Whereas the success of these programs depends on the visitors' seeing American democracy in all its openness and diversity; Wheresis such broad and meaningful exposure requires thousands of volunteers, who open their homes, businesses, and communities to more than 5,000 visitors each year; Whereas such volunteer efforts are coordinated by the National Council for International Visitors, comprised of 103 not-for-profit community organizations throughout the United States and 42 national programming agencies; Whereas these international visits not only enrich the United States and the world in cultural, social, and human terms, but also provide the United States and foreign nations opportunities in international trade, commerce, and economic development; and Whereas the continuing vitality and growing value of such programs depend upon community awareness and support: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That September 1990 is designated as "International Visitors' Month". The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved August 15, 1990. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 248: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): June 18, considered and passed Senate. Aug. 3, considered and passed House.

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