104 STAT. 262 PUBLIC LAW 101-307—JUNE 6, 1990 Public Law 101-307 101st Congress Joint Resolution June 6, 1990 To designate the week of June 10, 1990 through June 16, 1990, as "State-Supported [S.J. Res. 231] Homes for Veterans Week". Whereas since 1864, 36 States have established a total of 58 Statesupported homes for the veterans of this Nation; Whereas such States and the Department of Veterans Affairs support such State-supported homes for veterans and such Statesupported homes for veterans currently serve critical needs of the veterans of this Nation; Whereas such State-supported homes for veterans shall continue to serve the veterans of this Nation and meet the future needs of such veterans when the number of aging veterans increases at an accelerated rate in this Nation; Whereas such State-supported homes for veterans provide an important resource for the veterans of this Nation, and for the families of such veterans; Whereas the staff of such State-supported homes for veterans contribute to an enhanced quality of life for the veterans of this Nation, and for the families of such veterans; and Whereas there is a need for greater public awareness of the vital and significant contributions of State-supported homes for veterans to this Nation: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of June 10, 1990 through June 16, 1990, is designated as "State- Supported Homes for Veterans Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclsmiation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved June 6, 1990. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 231: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. May 22, considered suid passed House.
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