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PUBLIC LAW 96-13—MAY 24, 1979 Public Law 96-18 96th Congress

May 24, 1979 [S.J. Res. 71]

National Historic Preservation Week. Designation authorization.

Joint Resolution To authorize and request the President to proclaim the week of May 6 through 12, 1979, as "National Histonc Preservation Week". Whereas the preservation of the architectural and cultural heritage of America emphasizes, for present and future generations, many exceptional and distinctive aspects of our past; Whereas the preservation of historic sites and structures serves to remind Americans of the varied cultural influences and historic forces that shaped our country; Whereas the restoration and maintenance of structures with historical or architectural significance often permits them to play a continuing, contemporary, contributing role in the lives of their communities; Whereas it is appropriate to commend imaginative and constructive historic preservation programs: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is authoriaed and requested to proclaim May 6 through 12, 1979, as "National Historic Preservation Week", and to call upon interested groups and organizations and the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved May 24, 1979.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 125 (1979): May 2, considered and passed Senate. May 10, considered and passed House.

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