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97 STAT. 714 PUBLIC LAW 98-97—SEPT. 27, 1983 Public Law 98-97 98th Congress Joint Resolution Q1.071QQQ ——'- To designate the month of September of 1983 as "National Sewing Month". [H.J. Res. 218] Whereas the sewing industry annually honors the approximately fifty million people who sew at home and the approximately forty million people who sew at least part of their wardrobe; Whereas the home sewing industry generates over $3,500,000,000 annually for the economy of the United States; and Whereas innumerable careers in fashion, retail merchandizing, design, patternmaking, and textiles have had their geneses in the home and in elementary school home economics classes: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United National Sewing States of America in Congress assembled. That the month of Septem- Month. ijer of 1983 is designated "National Sewing Month". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved September 27, 1983. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 218: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): Aug. 4, considered and passed House. Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate.