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 PUBLIC LAW 97-27—AUG. 4, 1981

95 STAT. 147

Public Law 97-27 97th Congress Joint Resolution Designating the week of October 4 through October 10, 1981, as "National Diabetes Week".

Aug- 4, 1981 [H.J. Res. 84]

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 4 National through October 10, 1981, is designated as "National Diabetes Week", Diabetes Week. and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designation. calling upon the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved August 4, 1981.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 84 (S.J. Res. 74): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 127 (1981): Mar. 26, considered and passed House, July 24, considered and passed Senate in lieu of S.J. Res. 74.

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