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 PUBLIC LAW 97-187—JUNE 1, 1982

96 STAT. 103

Public Law 97-187 97th Congress Joint Resolution To provide for the designation of September 5, 1982, as "Working Mothers' Day".

June 1, 1982_ [S.J. Res. 53]

Whereas more than sixteen miliion American women are employed outside the home and have children under the age of eighteen; Whereas these working mothers are making unique and substantial contributions, to both the growth of the economy and the strength of the American family; and Whereas working mothers deserve special recognition for fulfilling their exceptional responsibilities in the home and in the world of commerce: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the Working United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation Mothers' Day. designating September 5, 1982, as "Working Mothers' Day", and calling upon families, individual citizens, labor and civic organizations, the media, and the business community to acknowledge the importance of the working mother and to express appreciation for her role in American society. Approved June 1, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 53: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 127 (1981): July 31, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 128 (1982): May 11, considered and passed House, amended. May 19, Senate concurred in House amendments.

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