104 STAT. 304 PUBLIC LAW 101-326—JULY 6, 1990 Public Law 101-326 101st Congress Joint Resolution July 6, 1990 For the designation of July 22, 1990, as "Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Family [S.J. Res. 315] Appreciation Day". Whereas on July 22, 1990, one of the most admired and beloved symbols of the American family, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, will reach the age of one hundred years; Whereas the strength and integrity of the family are essential to our well-being as a Nation; Whereas a secure and loving family is a principal source of the values, beliefs, traditions, ideals, and concern for others at the heart of the American character; Whereas families provide continuity for the American people from generation to generation, linking the Nation's past, present, and future, and ensuring that our heritage of liberty, democracy, and justice for all is maintained in present generations and carried forward to future generations; Whereas Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, throughout her long and active life, has emphasized the importance of the family as the foundation of a secure and caring society; Whereas Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy has inspired millions of Americans with her courage, her faith, her commitment to the central role of the family in American life, and her belief in the responsibility of citizens of all ages to help others and to serve others to the best of their ability; Whereas Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those with mental and physical disabilities; and Whereas the Congress and the Nation hold Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy in high affection and esteem: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress hereby conveys its appreciation, affection and respect to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday, July 22, 1990. ly
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