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PUBLIC LAW 100-000—MMMM. DD, 1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-310—MAY 6, 1988

102 STAT. 459

Public Law 100-310 100th Congress Joint Resolution Designating May 1988 as "Older Americans Month".

Whereas older Americans have contributed many years of service to their families, their communities, and the Nation; Whereas the population of the United States is comprised of a large percentage of older Americans representing a wealth of knowledge and experience; Whereas older Americans should be acknowledged for the contributions they continue to make to their communities and the Nation; and Whereas many States and communities acknowledge older Americans during the month of May: 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 the traditional designation of the month of May as "Older Americans Month" and the repeated expression by the Congress of its appreciation and respect for the achievements of older Americans and its desire that these Americans continue to play an active role in the life of the Nation, the President is directed to issue a proclamation designating the month of May 1988 as "Older Americans Month" and calling on the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved May 6, 1988.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 508 (S.J. Res. 287): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): Apr. 20, considered and passed House. Apr. 21, S.J. Res. 287 considered and passed Senate. Apr. 22, H.J. Res. 508 considered and passed Senate.

May 6, 1988 [H.J. Res. 508]