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PUBLIC LAW 98-60—JULY 27, 1983 97 STAT. 297 Public Law 98-60 98th Congress Joint Resolution Designating "National Animal Agriculture Week". July 27, 1983 [S.J. Res. 77] Whereas the American Society of Animal Science is celebrating its seventy-fifth anniversary in July 1983; and Whereas its seven thousand five hundred members comprise the largest scientific society which provides information through research, extension and teaching to all segments of animal agri- culture in the United States and much of the world; and Whereas the application of scientific information has markedly improved the efficiency of meat production and enhanced end- product desirability; and Whereas foods from animal origin supply 70 per centum of the protein, 35 per centum of the energy, 80 per centum of the calcium, 60 per centum of the phosphorous, and important quanti- ties of the "B" vitamins and trace minerals to the average Ameri- can's diet: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the President of the National Animal United States is hereby authorized and requested to issue a 4^';!^"^*"'^® proclamation designating the week of July 24 to July 31, 1983, as "National Animal Agriculture Week" to honor the tremendous progress made in the past seventy-five years by applying scientific principles to animal agriculture production and the role of animal products in our daily life. Approved July 27, 1983. Week. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 77: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): July 16, considered and passed Senate. July 25, considered and passed House.