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 PUBLIC LAW 101-544—NOV. 8, 1990 104 STAT. 2393 Public Law 101-544 101st Congress Joint Resolution To designate October 30, 1990, as "Refugee Day". Nov. 8, 1990 [S.J. Res. 375] Whereas in the past decade the world refugee population has more than doubled from 7,300,000 to 15,000,000; Whereas the United States has always played a leading role in refugee matters worldwide; Whereas the origins of the United States as a land of refuge for those escaping persecution and the development of the United States as a nation of immigrants gives the country a deep understanding of and sympathy for the plight of the 15,000,000 refugees in the world; Whereas refugees who have come to the United States have made significant contributions to the country; Whereas the United States consistently encourages other countries to expand efforts to help the needy population of refugees; Whereas the current world refugee situation requires that the United States continue to be a leader in refugee affairs: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That— (1) October 30, 1990, is designated as "Refugee Day"; and (2) the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved November 8, 1990. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 375 (H.J. Res. 653): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): Oct. 24, H.J. Res. 653 considered and passed House. Oct. 25, S.J. Res. 375 considered and passed Senate. Oct. 26, considered and passed House. 49-139 O - 90 (544)

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