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 99 STAT. 92

PUBLIC LAW 99-52—JUNE 14, 1985 Public Law 99-52 99th Congress

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June 14, 1985 [H.J. Res. 64]

Designating Mother's Day, May 12, 1985, to Father's Day, June 16, 1985, as "Family Reunion Month".

Whereas the family is and has traditionally been recognized as the foundation of our society; Whereas thousands of families in our Nation experience sorrow each year because of runaway, missing, or estranged members; Whereas organizations exist which can assist families and missing members in establishing contact with one another; Whereas estranged and missing individuals should be encouraged to use the services furnished by these organizations or to contact their families directly; Whereas the strength of our Nation can be increased through the reunion of families and the reaffirmation of family ties; and Whereas Mother's Day and Father's Day are times when our citizens celebrate the importance of families: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating Mother's Day, May 12, 1985, to Father's Day, June 16, 1985, as "Family Reunion Month", and calling upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities. Approved June 14, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 64: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): May 15, considered and passed House. June 10, considered and passed Senate.

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