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PUBLIC LAW 99-000—MMMM. DD, 1986

100 STAT. 462

PUBLIC LAW 99-309—MAY 20, 1986

Public Law 99-309 99th Congress Joint Resolution May 20, 1986 [S.J. Res. 337]

Designating May 18-24, 1986 as "Just Say No to Drugs Week".

Whereas America's youth are our Nation's most precious resource; Whereas young people are contributing to drug abuse prevention by starting "Just Say No" clubs and saying "no" to drugs; Whereas children across America will participate in a Walk Against Drugs on May 22; and Whereas America's youth should be recognized and encouraged for their efforts in the fight against drug abuse: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That in recognition of this Nation's young people to publicly fight drug abuse by just saying "no" to drugs and thereby contributing to the end of drug abuse in America, the President is directed to issue a proclamation designating the week of May 18, 1986, through May 24, 1986, as "Just Say No to Drugs Week", and calling on the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved May 20, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 337: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): May 5, considered and peissed Senate. May 15, considered and passed House.