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 PUBLIC LAW 99-99—SEPT. 26, 1985

99 STAT. 467

Public Law 99-99 99th Congress Joint Resolution To designate the month of September 1985 as "National Sewing Month".

Whereas the sewing industry annually honors the approximately fifty miliion people who sew at home and the approximately forty miliion people who sew at least part of their wardrobe; Whereas the home sewing industry generates over $3,500,000,000 annually for the economy of the United States; and Whereas innumerable careers in fashion, retail merchandising, design, patternmaking, and textiles have had their genesis in the home and in elementary school home economics classes: 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 September 1985 is designated "National Sewing Month". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved September 26, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 173: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Sept. 13, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 19, considered and passed House.

Sept. 26, 1985 [S.J. Res. 173]

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