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PUBLIC LAW 100-81—JULY 31, 1987
Whereas appropriate treatment of mental illness has been demonstrated to be cost effective in terms of restored productivity, reduced utilization of other health services, and lessened social dependence; and Whereas recent and unparalleled growth in scientific knowledge about mental illness has generated the current emergence of a new threshold of opportunity for future research advances and fruitful application to specific clinical problems: 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 on October 4, 1987, is designated as "Mental Illness Awareness Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclsmiation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved July 31, 1987. 1 9 ^ 1 ki
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.•b" ' LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 76: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): June 5, considered and passed Senate. June 21, considered and passed House.
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