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 PUBLIC LAW 97-32—AUG. 6, 1981

95 STAT. 169

Public Law 97-32 97th Congress Joint Resolution Designating Augiist 13, 1981, as "National Blinded Veterans Recognition Day".

Aug. 6, 1981 [S.J. Res. 64]

Whereas there are thousands of Americans in the United States today who, as a result of service in the military forces of their country, incurred the catastrophic disability of blindness; Whereas, despite the extreme severity of their disability, most of these veterans have received rehabilitation and have returned to and continue to lead useful and productive lives; and Whereas the sacrifices and contributions that these veterans have made and the service rendered by the many veterans who later suffered blindness from nonservice related causes are deserving of national recognition: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That August 13, 1981, is National designated as "National Blinded Veterans Recognition Day", and the veTerans President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling R|co^?tion Day. upon the people of the United States and interested groups and Designation. organizations to set aside this day to honor the sacrifices and service of blinded veterans in an appropriate manner. Approved August 6, 1981.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 64: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 127 (1981): June 25, considered and passed Senate. July 30, considered and passed House.

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