103 STAT. 876 PUBLIC LAW 101-146—NOV. 9, 1989 Public Law 101-146 101st Congress Joint Resolution Nov. 9.1989 [S.J. Res. 209] To designate November 11, 1989 as "Washington Centennial Day". Whereas on November 11, 1889, at 5 o'clock and twenty-seven minutes, President Benjamin Harrison signed a proclamation declaring Washington a State; Whereas Washington is known as the Evergreen State; Whereas Washington State has become a national leader in avia- tion, computer software, education, health care, commerce, and trade; Whereas Washington State's beautiful mountains, trees, waters, and fields are appreciated and preserved; and Whereas on November 11, 1989, Washington State will see the dawn of a new century: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That November 11, 1989, is designated as "Washington Centennial Day", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation acknowledging the economic, social, and historic contributions of the people of Washington to the United States of America over the past century. Approved November 9, 1989. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 209: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): Sept. 29, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 31, considered and passed House.
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