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 99 STAT. 518

PUBLIC LAW 99-124—Oct. 16, 1985 Public Law 99-124 99th Congress Joint Resolution

Oct. 16, 1985 [S.J. Res. 197]

To designate the week of October 6, 1985 through October 13, 1985 as "National Housing Week".

Whereas the combined commitment of the Federal Government with the strength and ingenuity of private enterprise has brought decent housing to an overwhelming majority of all Americans; Whereas the opportunity to own a home and live on decent housing strengthens the family, the community, and the Nation, giving individual Americans a stake in the local community and stimulating political involvement; Whereas the housing industry has led the Nation to economic recovery following every recession since World War II by creating millions of productive jobs for the unemployed, generating billions of dollars worth of tax revenue, and creating demand for goods and services; Whereas shelter is one of the basic needs for all individuals, and the production of affordable housing is an important concern at all levels of government; and Whereas it is appropriate to reaffirm the national historical commitment to housing and homeownership and to recognize the economic opportunities created by the present housing recovery: 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 October 6, 1985, through October 13, 1985, is designated as "National Housing Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved October 16, 1985.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 197:, CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Sept. 19, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 9, considered and passed House.

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