PUBLIC LAW 98-93 —SEPT. 20, 1983 97 STAT. 613 Public Law 98-93 98th Congress Joint Resolution Designating "National Cystic Fibrosis Week". Sept. 20, 1983 [S.J. Res. 131] Whereas cystic fibrosis is the number one genetic killer of children in America, and about thirty thousand children and young adults in this country have cystic fibrosis; and Whereas public knowledge about cystic fibrosis contributes to early detection and treatment of the disease and to improved under- standing about the symptoms of cystic fibrosis; and Whereas increased national awareness of cystic fibrosis and of the young people whose lives are affected by the disease stimulates public concern and increased attention to research seeking control and cure: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of Septem- National Cystic ber 18 through 24, 1983, is designated as "National Cystic Fibrosis Fibrosis Week. Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved September 20, 1983. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 131: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): July 26, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 15, considered and passed House.
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