92 STAT. 186
PUBLIC LAW 95-253—MAR. 27, 1978
Public Law 95-253 95th Congress
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Mar. 27, 1978 [HJ. Res. 715]
Sun Day. Proclamation authorization.
Proclaiming May 3, 1978, "Sun Day".
Whereas the realization and the promise of solar energy will be observed and celebrated throughout the Nation on the 3d of May, 1978; and Whereas the development of solar technologies will provide an abundant, economical, safe, and environmentally compatible energy supply; and Whereas a day devoted to a celebration of all solar technologies should help inform the general public, industry, and labor, and demonstrate the potential of the sun in meeting the Nation's energy needs; and Whereas Federal, State, and local governments should foster and encourage the further development, refinement, and utilization of solar energy technologies: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Seriate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress, assembled, That May 3, 1978, is proclaimed "Sun Day", and the President is authorized and requested (a) to issue a proclamation calling upon the general public, industry. and labor of the United States to observe such day with appropriate activities and ceremonies, and (b) to direct all appropriate Federal agencies to cooperate with, and participate in, the celebration of "Sun Day". Approved March 27, 1978.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 95-919 (Coram, on Post Office and CivU Service). SENATE REPORT No. 95-686 (Coram, on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VoL 124 (1978): Mar. 6, considered and passed House. Mar. 14, considered and passed Senate.
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