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 PUBLIC LAW 95-309—JUNE 30, 1978

92 STAT. 361

Public Law 95-309 95th Congress Joint Resolution To designate Sunday, June 25, 1978, as "National Brotherliood Day".

Whereas this Nation was founded on the principle of freedom of religious thought; Whereas the practice of this freedom continues today in the expression of many philosophies and beliefs; Whereas the American people have—or their ancestors have—come to this country for many reasons, among them the freedom from persecution for these beliefs; and Whereas a deep kinship and true brotherhood exists among the various national, religious, and racial groups making up this great Nation: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Sunday, June 25,19Y8, is hereby designated as "National Brotherhood Day". SEC. 2. The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to commemorate National Brotherhood Day with apprppriate celebrations and observances. Approved June 30, 1978.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 124 (1978): June 23, considered and passed House and Senate.

June 30, 1978 [H.J. Res. 9951

National Brotherhood Day. Proclamation authorization.

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