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 98 STAT. 228

PUBLIC LAW 98-307—MAY 31, 1984 Public Law 98-807 98th Congress Joint Resolution

May 31, 1984 [S.J. Res. 94]

-j-o authorize and request the President to designate May 13, 1984, to June 17, 1984, as "Family Reunion Month".

Whereas the family is and has traditionally been recognized as the foundation of our society; Whereas thousands of families in our Nation experience sorrow each year because of runaway, missing, or estranged members; Whereas organizations exist which can assist families and missing members in establishing contact with one another; Whereas estranged and missing individuals should be encouraged to use the services furnished by these organizations or to contact their families directly; Whereas families should be encouraged to honor the individual member's efforts to communicate and to respect the individual's right to privacy; Whereas the strength of our Nation can be increased through the reunion of families and the reaffirmation of family ties; and Whereas Mother's Day and Father's Day are times when our citizens celebrate the importance of families: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating Mother's Day, May 13, 1984, to Father's Day, June 17, 1984, as "Family Reunion Month", and calling upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities. Approved May 31, 1984.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 94: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 129 (1983): May 6, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 130 (1984): May 17, considered and passed House, amended. May 22, Senate concurred in House amendments.

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