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Charles Robb: “The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to…”

On the recordJanuary 22, 1999
The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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Charles Robb
Virginia
Source
congress.gov
Jan 22, 1999

Editor's note · Context

Request for presidential proclamation for National Correctional Officers and Employees Week.

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