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PUBLIC LAW 98-000—MMMM. DD, 1984

98 STAT. 1352

PUBLIC LAW 98-386—AUG. 21, 1984

Public Law 98-386 98th Congress

<5H: Joint Resolution

Aug. 21, 1984 [H.J. Res. 574]

To designate the week beginning on September 9, 1984, as "National Community Leadership Week".

Whereas local communities form the foundation of our Nation; Whereas qualified and well-trained leadership of our local communities helps sustain our democratic institutions; Whereas, throughout local communities in the United States, community leadership programs have been instituted to identify and train citizens for leadership positions in their communities; and Whereas hundreds of community leadership programs have produced thousands of talented and well-trained local leaders who are aware of the unique problems confronting their communities and can propose solutions to such problems: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning on September 9, 1984, is designated as "National Community Leadership Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon local communities and the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved August 21, 1984.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J Res. 574: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): Aug. 8, considered and passed House. Aug. 10, considered and passed Senate.