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 97 STAT. 754 PUBLIC LAW 98-112 —OCT. 4, 1983 Oct. 4, 1983 (S.J. Res. 142] National Productivity Improvement Week. Public Law 98-112 98th Congress Joint Resolution Designating the week of October 3 through October 9, 1983, as "National Productivity Improvement Week". Whereas the economic stability and growth of this Nation relies largely on the collective industry and endeavor of its working citizens; Whereas the time-honored tradition of American leadership in work-related ingenuity and know-how has brought about great strides in productivity; Whereas growth in productivity in turn improves the standard of living of United States citizens; Whereas public awareness of the economic importance of productiv- ity will promote individual and collective ideas and innovations for productivity improvements; and Whereas a conscientious effort to improve productivity will foster a better standard of living for all citizens and reduce the level of inflation: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That, for the purposes of providing for a better understanding of the need for productivity growth and of encouraging the development of methods to improve individual and collective productivity in the public and private sectors, the week of October 3 through October 9, 1983, is designated "National Productivity Improvement Week". The President is re- quested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved October 4, 1983. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 142: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 30, considered and passed House.

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