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PUBLIC LAW 103-224—MAR. 24, 1994 108 STAT. 105 Public Law 103-224 103d Congress Joint Resolution To designate March 20 through March 26, 1994, as "Small Family Farm Week". Whereas the small family farmer contributes enormously to the agricultural productivity of the United States; Whereas the plight of the small family farmer has been in jeopardy in recent times; Whereas many small family farms continue to operate in the face of financial and credit difficulties; Whereas the size and crop makeup of family farms varies from region to region in the United States; and Whereas the small family farm represents the historical foundation of American agriculture: 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 March 20 through March 26, 1994, is designated as "Small Family Farm Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calhng on the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved March 24, 1994. Mar. 24, 1994 [S.J. Res. 171] LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 171: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): Mar. 17, considered and passed Senate. Mar. 21, considered and passed House.