[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 301 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 301

       Designating May 1994 as ``National Sporting Goods Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           November 22, 1993

Mr. Crane introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred 
           to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
       Designating May 1994 as ``National Sporting Goods Month''.

Whereas a program of regular exercise and good nutrition has been shown to be 
        the best prescription to a longer and healthier life;
Whereas more than 22,000 sporting goods retailers and more than 3,000 
        manufacturers and sales agents promote good health and fitness through 
        participation in sports activities;
Whereas millions of Americans participate in sports activities each year;
Whereas 6 of the 10 most popular sports activities as surveyed annually by the 
        National Sporting Goods Association are fitness related activities;
Whereas more Americans of all ages are participating in a regular exercise 
        program;
Whereas the National Sporting Goods Association has served sporting goods 
        retailers, manufacturers, and sales agents on a not-for-profit basis; 
        and
Whereas for 65 years the sporting goods industry, with the National Sporting 
        Goods Association, has promoted good fitness as a way of life: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That May 1994 is designated as 
``National Sporting Goods Month'', and the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United 
States to observe that month with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities.

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