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PUBLIC LAW 103-153-NOV. 24, 1993 107 STAT. 1521 Public Law 103-153 103d Congress Joint Resolution To authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning Nov. 24, 1993 on November 21, 1993, and November 20, 1994, as "National Family Week". [H.J. Res. 79] Whereas the family is the basic strength of any free and orderly society; Whereas it is appropriate to honor the family as a unit essential to the continued well-being of the United States; and Whereas it is fitting that official recognition be given to the importance of family loyalties and ties: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the President is hereby authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning on November 21, 1993, and November 20, 1994 as "National Family Week". Approved November 24, 1993. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 79: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 139 (1993): Nov. 8, considered and passed House. Nov. 10, considered and passed Senate.