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PUBLIC LAW 100-000—MMMM. DD, 1987

PUBLIC LAW 100-61—JUNE 29, 1987 Public Law 100-61 100th Congress

101 STAT. 377

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Joint Resolution Designating the week beginning June 21, 1987, as "National Outward Bound Week".

Whereas Outward Bound is an organization that offers young people the opportunity to participate in rigorous outdoor recreational programs to improve their self-confidence, physical fitness, outdoor skills, and sense of social responsibility; Whereas since 1962 when Outward Bound offered its first program in the United States in the State of Colorado, Outward Bound has dedicated its resources and leadership to the betterment of young people and the environment of the United States; Whereas Outward Bound is a pioneer in the development and application of experience-based outdoor recreational programs in the United States; Whereas the principles of Outward Bound, including accomplishment through perseverance, teamwork, leadership, and social responsibility, give countless young people the courage to cope better with adversities, overcome personal obstacles, and discover their potential for achievement and compassion; Whereas over 150,000 people in the United States have participated in the rigorous outdoor recreational programs offered by Outward Bound; and Whereas Outward Bound serves as the model and inspiration for hundreds of other experience-based programs that have been established in the United States since 1962: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the week beginning June 21, 1987, is designated as "National Outward Bound Week" in honor of the 25th anniversary of the first Outward Bound outdoor recreational program offered in the United States, 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 June 29, 1987.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 284 (S.J. Res 145): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): June 18, considered and passed House. June 23, considered and passed Senate.

June 29, 1987 [H.J. Res. 284]