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 104 STAT. 898 PUBLIC LAW 101-413—OCT. 11, 1990 Public Law 101-413 101st Congress Joint Resolution Oct. 11, 1990 [H.J. Res. 469] To designate October 6, 1990, as "German-American Day". Whereas the tricentennial of the arrival of the first German immigrants to the United States was celebrated on October 6, 1983; Whereas such day was proclaimed by the President to be German- American Day in honor of the contributions made by German immigrants to the life and culture of the United States; Whereas such contributions should be recognized and celebrated every year; and Whereas the German-American Friendship Garden, symbolic of friendly relations between West Germany and the United States, was dedicated in the District of Columbia on November 15, 1988: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That October 6, 1990, is designated as "(Jerman-American Day". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved October 11, 1990. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 469 (S.J. Res. 277): <X)NGRESSIONAL RECX)RD. Vol. 136 (1990): July 31, considered and passed House. Sept. 28, considered and passed Senate. 49-139 O - 90 (413)

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