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 PUBLIC LAW 96-279—JUNE 18, 1980 Public Law 96-279 96th Congress

94 STAT. 549

Joint Resolution

Designating the week beginning June 22, 1980, as "National Athletic Boosters Week".

Whereas athletic programs are a vital means of keeping youth in good physical shape, in teaching good sportsmanship, and in learning cooperation; Whereas athletic development begins at an early age, commonly through school and community sponsored activities; Whereas school athletic and physical education programs throughout America are facing serious financial difficulties as the result of many problems including inflation and the reorientation of programs to equalize programs for boys and girls; Whereas to offset this growing crisis, school and community organizations across the Nation have been formed and have been extremely effective in boosting and encouraging athletic programs; Whereas thousands of volunteer members learn how to work effectively in supporting athletic programs; and Whereas there is a rising movement across the Nation to undertake support of these programs: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning June 22, 1980, is designated as "National Athletic Boosters Week" and the President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved June 18, 1980.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): Feb. 25, considered and passed House. June 13, considered and passed Senate in lieu of S.J. Res. 177.

June 18, 1980 [H.J. Res. 442]

National Athletic Boosters Week. Designation.

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