Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 99 Part 1.djvu/108

 99 STAT. 86

PUBLIC LAW 99-48—JUNE 12, 1985 Public Law 99-48 99th Congress Joint Resolution

June 12, 1985 [S.J. Res. 93]

To designate the month of May 1985 as "Better Hearing and Speech Month".

Whereas more than fifteen million Americans of all ages experience some form of hearing impairment, ranging from mild hearing loss to profound deafness; Whereas more than ten million Americans of all ages experience some form of speech or language impairment; Whereas the deaf, hard of hearing, and speech or language impaired have made significant contributions to society in virtually every occupational category and profession; Whereas those with communication disorders continue to encounter impediments and obstacles which limit their education and employment opportunities; and Whereas the remaining barriers which prevent the communicatively handicapped from fulfilling their potential must be recognized and eliminated: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of May 1985 is designated ''Better Hearing and Speech Month" and the President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved June 12, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 93: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): May 3, considered and passed Senate. June 4, considered and passed House.

�