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 98 STAT. 1724

PUBLIC LAW 98-448—OCT. 4, 1984

Public Law 98-448 98th Congress Joint Resolution Oct. 4, 1984 [H.J. Res. 606]

To designate the week of October 14, 1984, through October 21, 1984, as "National Housing Week".

Whereas the opportunity to own a home and live in decent housing is the foundation for family life and a source of national economic, social, and political strength; Whereas the housing industry has led the Nation to economic recovery following every recession since World War II by creating millions of productive jobs for the unemployed, generating billions of dollars worth of tax revenue, and creating demand for goods and services; Whereas the housing industry in 1983, although accounting for only 3.4 percent of the real gross national product, was responsible for 30 percent of the total economic growth, a $15,000,000,000 real increase in gross national product during the year; Whereas a sustained and strong housing recovery is essential for a long-term economic recovery; Whereas it is appropriate to reaffirm the national historic commitment to housing and homeownership and to recognize the economic opportunities created by the present housing recovery; and Whereas the housing industry epitomizes the principle of free enterprise in the economic system 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 of October 14, 1984, through October 21, 1984, is designated as "National Housing Week", 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 October 4, 1984.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 606 (S.J. Res. 321): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): Aug. 8, considered and passed House. Sept. 17, S.J. Res. 321 considered and passed Senate. Sept. 28, considered and passed Senate.

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