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 98 STAT. 1674

PUBLIC LAW 98-433—SEPT. 28, 1984

Public Law 98-433 98th Congress Joint Resolution Sept. 28, 1984 [H.J. Res. 153]

To designate the week beginning October 7, 1984, as "National Children's Week".

Whereas there are approximately sixty-five milUon children in the Nation; Whereas the children of the Nation are its most precious resource and its greatest hope for the future; and Whereas a week designated for the purpose of focusing on the needs of children and the community services available to them will be beneficial both to children and to the future of the Nation: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning October 7, 1984, hereby is designated "National Children's Week", and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved September 28, 1984.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 153 (S.J. Res. 325): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): June 6, considered and passed House. Aug. 10, S.J. Res. 325 considered and passed Senate. Sept. 17, considered and passed Senate.

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