PUBLIC LAW 98-42 —JUNE 22, 1983 97 STAT. 213 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That January 3, 1984, be Alaska known as "Alaska Statehood Day" in honor of the silver anniver- statehood Day. sary of the entry of Alaska into the Union. The President is request- ed and authorized to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States; and the Federal, State, and local governments to observe "Alaska Statehood Day" with the appropriate ceremonies and recognition. Approved June 22, 1983. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 42: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): May 20, considered and passed Senate. June 9, considered and passed House. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 19, No. 25 (1983): June 22, Presidential statement.
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