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 96 STAT. 1134

PUBLIC LAW 97-265—SEPT. 24, 1982

Public Law 97-265 97th Congress Joint Resolution Sept. 24, 1982 [S.J. Res. 186]

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Xo authorize and request the President to designate the week of September 19 through 25, 1982, as "National Cystic Fibrosis Week".

Whereas cystic fibrosis is the number one genetic killer of children in America, and between twenty thousand and forty thousand children and young adults in this country have cystic fibrosis; and Whereas public knowledge about cystic fibrosis contributes to early detection and treatment of the disease and to improved understanding about the symptoms of cystic fibrosis; and Whereas increased national awareness of cystic fibrosis and of the young people whose lives are affected by the disease stimulates public concern and increased attention to research seeking control and cure: 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 Septemb®r 19 through 25, 1982, is designated as "National Cystic Fibrosis 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 September 24, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 186: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): Apr. 20, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 21, considered and passed House.

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