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 PUBLIC LAW 97-178—MAY 21, 1982

96 STAT. 89

Public Law 97-178 97th Congress Joint Resolution To authorize and request the President to designate May 20, 1982, as "Amelia Earhart Day".

Whereas Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean as a passenger; Whereas Amelia Earhart set a number of altitude and speed records in various airplanes and autogiros, forerunners of the helicopter; Whereas Amelia Earhart was widely hailed as an aviator and an inspiring example to all; Whereas Amelia Earhart worked for the promotion of sound aeronautics and was a strong influence in breaking down resistance to aviation; Whereas Amelia Earhart was the first woman in American history to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross; Whereas Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean on May 20-21, 1932: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is authorize and requested to designate May 20, 1982, as "Amelia Earhart Day", as a tribute to that most daring of the pioneer women aviators, and to call upon Federal, State, and local government agencies and the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved May 21, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 412 (S.J. Res. 150): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): May 18, considered and passed House. May 19, considered and passed Senate, in lieu of S.J. Res. 150.

May 21, 1982 [H.J. Res. 412]

Amelia Earhart Day.

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