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 PROCLAMATION 5079—AUG. 4, 1983 97 STAT. 1607 by House Joint Resolution 258, has designated August 3, 1983, as "National Ante, p. 300. Paralyzed Veterans Recognition Day," and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of that day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim August 3, 1983, as National Paralyzed Vet- erans Recognition Day. I call upon the people of the United States and in- terested organizations to mark this day with appropriate observances to honor the sacrifices and service of paralyzed veterans. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 29th day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN Proclamation 5079 of August 4, 1983 Women's Equality Day, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to USC prec. vote, became law sixty-three years ago on August 26, 1920. ^^^^^ 1- Since that important milestone in the history of the United States, women have used the ballot just as they have always used their energies and tal- ents—to affect and improve our national life. When the great philosopher and historian Alexis DeToqueville visited America, he took a long look at our way of life and wrote, "If I were asked.... to what the singular prosperity and growing strength of that people ought mainly to be attributed, I should reply: To the superiority of their women." Women have every reason to be proud of their contributions to every aspect of our society—science, space, government, business, medicine, edu- cation, health, and the family. And their contributions are growing. We continue, as a Nation, to pursue equal opportunity and rights for all of our citizens, granting each person the chance to reach his or her goals. On this occasion, it is appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the women of America and renew our efforts to ensure equal opportunity for all people in this great land. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim August 26, 1983, as Women's Equality Day. I call upon all Americans and interested organizations to mark this occa- sion with appropriate observances. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 4th day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN

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