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 PUBLIC LAW 98-336—JULY 3, 1984

98 STAT. 295

Public Law 98-336 98th Congress Joint Resolution To designate August 4, 1984, as "Coast Guard Day".

Whereas the United States Coast Guard is the oldest continuous seagoing service, its history tracing back to 1790; Whereas the United States Coast Guard has made valuable contributions to our Nation in the areas of boating safety, search and rescue, aids to navigation, merchant marine safety, environmental protection, maritime law enforcement and port safety; Whereas the military and civilian personnel of the United States Coast Guard and its predecessors have displayed enthusiasm, excellence and courage since 1790 in serving the people of this Nation; and Whereas the Nation relies on the readiness of the nearly one hundred thousand active duty and reserve military officers and enlisted personnel, cadets, civilian employees, and auxiliary volunteers of the United States Coast Guard to rescue victims, protect our environment, and defend our Nation if the need arises: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating August 4, 1984, as "Coast Guard Day", and calling upon all Federal, State and local government agencies and people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved July 3, 1984.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 150: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 129 (1983): Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 130 (1984): June 26, considered and passed House.

July 3, 1984 [S.J. Res. 150]

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