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 PUBLIC LAW 98-274—MAY 7, 1984

98 STAT. 167

Public Law 98-274 98th Congress Joint Resolution Designating the week of April 29 through May 5, 1984, as "National Week of the Ocean".

Whereas the oceans of the world are one of the most precious natural resources of mankind; Whereas Americans are particularly dependent upon the ocean for environmental and recreational uses; Whereas the oceans are playing an increasingly important role in the food, energy, and mineral production of the United States as well as in the transportation of United States goods; Whereas it would be beneficial for the American public to learn of the interrelationship of the United States and the oceans of the world; and Whereas the declaration of a National Week of the Ocean would increase the American public's awareness of the world's oceans and their importance: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of April 29 through May 5, 1984, is designated as "National Week of the Ocean" and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate activities. Approved May 7, 1984.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 478: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): Feb. 29, considered and passed House. May 1, considered and passed Senate.

May 7, 1984 [H.J. Res. 478]

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