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 96 STAT. 272

PUBLIC LAW 97-240—AUG. 20, 1982 Public Law 97-240 97th Congress Joint Resolution

Aug. 20, 1982 [S.J. Res. 123]

National v^ter^s Week ^^^

Authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim "National Disabled Veterans Week".

Whereas there are two million three hundred thousand veterans with disabilities resulting from their service in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas these disabled veterans have sacrificed their well-being in the service of their country; Whereas many of these disabled veterans endure severe disabilities, such as loss of limb, paralysis, blindness, deafness, and delayedstress syndrome and other mental disorders; Whereas these disabled veterans consistently experience inordinately high rates of joblessness; and Whereas these disabled veterans have made vital contributions to the national security and welfare by helping our Nation preserve its freedom, strength, and prosperity: 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 authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating the week of November 7, 1982, as "National Disabled Veterans Week", in recognition of the contributions that veterans with serviceconnected disabilities have made to the national security and welfare of the United States and calling upon government agencies at the Federal, State, and local levels and the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved August 20, 1982.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 123: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 127 (1981): Dec. 11, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 128 (1982): Aug. 5, considered and passed House.

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