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 PUBLIC LAW 96-224—APR. 2, 1980 Public Law 96-224 96th Congress

94 STAT. 309

Joint Resolution

Designating the week of October 5 through October 11, 1980, as "National Diabetes Week".

Whereas diabetes kills more Americans than all other diseases except cancer and cardiovascular diseases; and Whereas ten million Americans suffer from diabetes and $5,300,000,000 annually are used for health care costs, disability payments, and lost wage costs due to diabetes; and Whereas a national awareness of the diabetes problem may stimulate interest and concern leading to increased research and eventually a cure for diabetes: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of October 5 through October 11, 1980, is designated as "National Diabetes Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved April 2, 1980.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 96-794 (Comm. on Post Office and Civil Service). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): Mar. 3, considered and passed House. Mar. 20, considered and passed Senate in lieu of S.J. Res. 128.

Apr. 2, 1980 [H.J. Res. 463]

National Diabetes Week. Designation.

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