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 PUBLIC LAW 99-95—SEPT. 23, 1985

99 STAT. 459

Public Law 99-95 99th Congress Joint Resolution Designating the month of October 1985 as "National High-Tech Month".

Whereas the economy of this Nation is closely tied to technological advances; Whereas the United States has long been a leader in high technology development; Whereas it is of the highest national interest to focus our collective abilities to maintain this leadership; Whereas the national commitment to high technology development has been called into doubt; Whereas the youth of the Nation need to have educational opportunities to grow and develop in a high technology environment; and Whereas our youth should have a national focus on their high technology future: 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 October 1985 is designated as "National High-Tech Month". 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, including programs aimed at educating the Nation's youth about high technology. Approved September 23, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 128: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): May 15, considered and passed House. Sept. 12, considered and passed Senate.

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