99 STAT. 4
PUBLIC LAW 99-2—FEB. 11, 1985 Public Law 99-2 99th Congress
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Joint Resolution Feb. 11, 1985 [S.J. Res. 36]
To designate the week of February 10, 1985, through February 16, 1985, as "National DECA Week".
Whereas members of the Distributive Education Clubs of America are playing an outstanding role in assuring the future progress and prosperity of our Nation; Whereas it is vital in our complex society that young people are trained in the field of marketing and distribution to fill the increased demand for such people; Whereas the members of the Distributive Education Clubs of America, are young secondary and postsecondary students who are preparing for careers in marketing and distribution, and the intense interest shown by such members is an assurance that the business world will grow and improve; and Whereas marketing and distributive education has provided the valuable service of developing leadership, encouraging cooperation, promoting good citizenship, teaching current information, and inspiring patriotism among its members: 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 February 10, 1985, through February 16, 1985, is designated as "National DECA Week" and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved February 11, 1985.
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 36: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): Jan. 31, considered and passed Senate. Feb. 7, considered and passed House.
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