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101 STAT. 98

PUBLIC LAW 100-8—MAR. 6, 1987 Public Law 100-8 100th Congress

, ' ' ' 'l\ Joint Resolution

Mar. 6, 1987 [H.J. Res. 53]

To designate the week beginning March 1, 1987, as "Federal Employees Recognition ..,.,, Week".

Whereas Federal employees serve the people of the United States by enabling the Federal Government to carry out its duties in an efficient manner; Whereas more than 3,000,000 individuals are employed by the Federal Government; Whereas many valuable services performed by Federal employees are often inadequately recognized by Federal officials and by the people of the United States; and Whereas Federal employees should be commemorated for the contributions that they make to the efficient operation of the Federal Government: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning March 1, 1987, is designated "Federal Employees Recognition Week", and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved March 6, 1987.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 53 (S.J. Res. 9): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): Feb. 24, considered and passed House. Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate.