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 97 STAT. 290 PUBLIC LAW 98-55—JULY 19, 1983 Public Law 98-55 98th Congress Joint Resolution July 19, 1983 [S.J. Res. 18] Designating September 22, 1983, as "American Business Women's Day". Whereas there are forty-three million working women integrally involved in determining the direction of both the private and public sectors of our Nation; Whereas American businesswomen hold active, responsible, deci- sionmaking roles at all levels of business, and thus influence the direction of our Nation; and Whereas the Congress recognizes the important contributions of American businesswomen to our Nation's continuing vitality: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United American States of America in Congress assembled, That September 22, 1983, is wIfSsDay designated "American Business Women's Day". The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved July 19, 1983. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 18: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): Mar. 2, considered and passed Senate. June 30, considered and passed House.

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