PUBLIC LAW 101-75—AUG. 10, 1989 103 STAT. 555 Public Law 101-75 101st Congress Joint Resolution Designating August 8, 1989, as "National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day". —- -^' —-—— -— [S.J. Res. 136] Whereas neighborhood crime is of continuing concern to the Amer- ican 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; Whereas neighborhood crime watch groups can contribute to the Nation's war on drugs by helping to prevent their communities from becoming markets for drug dealers; Whereas citizens across America will soon take part in a "National Night Out", a unique crime prevention event which will dem- onstrate the importance and effectiveness of community participa- tion in crime prevention efforts by having people spend the period from 8 to 10 o'clock post-meridian on August 8, 1989, 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 8, 1989, is designated as "National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call- ing upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved August 10, 1989. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 136: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): June 9, considered and passed Senate. Aug. 4, considered and passed House.
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