97 STAT. 986 PUBLIC LAW 98-154—NOV. 16, 1983 Whereas the American Lung Association works with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, a major component of the Na- tional Institutes of Health, to support research, training, and demonstration programs relevant to the lung, as well as the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, in addition to the Tuberculosis Program of the Centers for Disease Control, the Office of Smoking and Health, and the Office of Health Promotion; and Whereas the American Lung Association continues to cooperate with Federal agencies to bring about a decrease in the serious problem of lung disease, a mission to which its volunteers and staff are committed: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United National States of America in Congress assembled. That the month of Novem- Sh"^ ^^ 1^83 is designated as "National Christmas Seal Month" and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon all Government agencies and the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate activi- ties supporting the Christmas Seal program. Approved November 16, 1983. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 188: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): Oct. 27, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 4, considered and passed House.
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