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97 STAT. 490 PUBLIC LAW 98-84—AUG. 23, 1983 Public Law 98-84 98th Congress Joint Resolution Aug. 23, 1983 To designate the week of September 4, 1983, through September 10, J983, as "Youth [S.J. Res. 116] of America Week'. Whereas the children of our Nation are the most valuable natural resource for the future of the country; Whereas the sharing of knowledge, experiences, and wisdom by adults with children will help to nurture the development in our youth of democratic principles and strong moral and spiritual values, so important to the survival and future betterment of our Nation; and Whereas all of the people of the United States can be involved in the development of such important principles and values in the youth of America: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Youth of States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of Septem- America Week. ^er 4, 1983, through September 10, 1983, is designated as "Youth of America Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved August 23, 1983. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 116: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): July 26, considered and passed Senate. Aug. 4, considered and passed House.