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 PUBLIC LAW 96-197—FEB. 28, 1980

94 STAT. 65

Public Law 96-197 96th Congress Joint Resolution To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation honoring the memory of Walt Disney on the twenty-fifth anniversary of his contribution to the American dream.

Whereas the name of Walt Disney is synonymous with love of children, the joy and freedom of youth, and the strength of the family bond; and Whereas twenty-five years ago, Walt Disney made tangible these most basic and cherished values in a magic land where age relives fond memories of the past and youth may savor the challenge and promises of the future; and Whereas Walt Disney's dream embodies the ideals, the hopes, and the hard work that have created America; and Whereas this embodiment contributes to the international understanding of American life and purpose; and Whereas official recognition of Walt Disney and his dream-cometrue will enhance the United States, nationally and internationaly, as a land where wholesome family pastimes are both encouraged and enjoyed; and Whereas the silver anniversary of Walt Disney's creation makes appropriate a salute to its creator: 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 authorized and requested to issue a proclamation honoring the memory of Walt Disney on the twenty-fifth anniversary of his contribution to the American dream. Approved February 28, 1980.

sfoi LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): Feb. 13, considered and passed House. Feb. 18, considered and passed Senate.

Feb. 28, 1980 [H.J. Res. 477]

Walt Disney, twenty-fifth anniversary. Designation authorization.

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