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 PUBLIC LAW 99-74—JULY 29, 1985

99 STAT. 175

Public Law 99-74 99th Congress Joint Resolution To designate the week of July 25, 1985, through July 31, 1985, as "National Disability in Entertainment Week".

Whereas the thirty six million people with disabilities in our Nation still face attitudinal barriers that prevent the full exercise of their civil liberties; Whereas the entertainment industry is a powerful educational tool that has a significant impact on the images the Nation perceives; Whereas the entertainment industry has been making strides in increasing both the quantity and quality of the portrayals and employment of people with disabilities in the media; Whereas the continued involvement of the entertainment industry is vital to changing the stereotypes of people with disabilities; Whereas the entertainment industry, the Federal Government, and the Nation should recognize the great potential for contribution from those with disabilities: 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 July 25, 1985, through July 31, 1985, is designated as "National Disability in Entertainment Week" and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved July 29, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 86: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): July 8, considered and passed Senate. July 24, considered and passed House.

July 29, 1985 [S.j. Res. 86]

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