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 PUBLIC LAW 99-82—AUG. 7, 1985

99 STAT. 189

Public Law 99-82 99th Congress Joint Resolution Designating August 13, 1985, as "National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day".

Whereas neighborhood crime is of continuing concern to the American people; Whereas the fight against neighborhood crime requires people to work together in cooperation with law enforcement officials; Whereas neighborhood crime watch organizations are effective at promoting awareness about, and the participation of volunteers in, crime prevention activities at the local level; and Whereas citizens across America will soon take part in a "National Night Out", a unique crime prevention event which will demonstrate the importance and effectiveness of community participation in crime prevention efforts by having people spend the period from 8 to 9 o'clock postmeridian on August 13, 1985, with their neighbors in front of their homes: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That August 13, 1985, is designated as "National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved August 7, 1985.

LEXilSLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 168: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): July 26, considered and passed Senate. Aug. 1, considered and passed House.

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