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 PUBLIC LAW 103-53—JULY 22, 1993 107 STAT. 273 Public Law 103-58 103d Congress Joint Resolution Designating July 17 through July 23, 1993, as "National Veterans Golden Age July 22, 1993 Games Week". [H.J. Res. 190] Whereas from July 17, 1993, through July 23, 1993, the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Mountain Home, Tennessee, will host the seventh annual Veterans Golden Age Games; Whereas the games are a national multi-event sports and recreational competition for veterans, age 55 and over, who are currently receiving medical care from the Department of Veterans Affairs; Whereas sports and recreation are integral components in the rehabilitative medicine programs offered at Veterans Administration hospitals, and help improve the health and quality of life for older veterans; Whereas veteran athletes from across the United States will compete in events and competitions at the games; Whereas the National Veterans Golden Age Games Program serves as a showcase for the prevention and therapeutic medical value that sports and recreation provide in the lives of all older Americans; and Whereas the games provide further recognition of the valiant service given to the Nation by its veterans: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That July 17 through July 23, 1993, is designated as "National Veterans Golden Age Games 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 July 22, 1993. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 190: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): July 13, considered and passed House. July 15, considered and passed Senate.

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