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 PUBLIC LAW 98-317—JUNE 15, 1984 Public Law 98-317 98th Congress

98 STAT. 243

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Joint Resolution To designate June 13, 1984, as "Harmon Killebrew Day".

Whereas Harmon Killebrew was named to Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame on January 10, 1984; Whereas Harmon Killebrew was a member of eleven American League All-Star squads and was the first American League player elected at three positions—first and third bases and the outfield; Whereas next to Babe Ruth, Harmon Kiliebrew is the most prolific home run hitter in American League history; Whereas Harmon Killebrew had eight seasons of at least forty home runs and eight years of one hundred and ten runs batted in; Whereas Harmon Killebrew was the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1969, when he hit forty-nine home runs, had one hundred and forty runs batted in, and had a fielding average of 0.975; and Whereas Harmon Killebrew hit four home runs in one double header: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, TTiat June 13, 1984, is designated "Harmon Killebrew Day", and 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 June 15, 1984.

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 285: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): May 16, considered and passed Senate. June 12, considered and passed House.

June 15, 1984 [S.J. Res. 285]

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