PUBLIC LAW 102-189—DEC. 4, 1991 105 STAT. 1289 Whereas the success of a democracy relies heavily upon an educated citizenry whose members are aware of both their influence on and connection with the rest of the world; and Whereas national attention must be focused on the integral role that a knowledge of world geography plays in preparing citizens of the United States to assume a responsible role in the future of an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world: 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 December 1, 1991, and the week beginning November 15, 1992, are each designated as "Geography Awareness Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved December 4, 1991. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 201: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): Nov. 22, considered and passed House. Nov. 26, considered and peissed Senate. o
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