[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 203 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. J. RES. 203

     Designating July 12, 1994, as ``Public Health Awareness Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                June 23 (legislative day, June 7), 1994

 Mr. Kennedy (for himself and Mrs. Kassebaum) introduced the following 
joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
                             the Judiciary.

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
     Designating July 12, 1994, as ``Public Health Awareness Day''.

Whereas the modern United States Public Health Service was shaped by legislation 
        passed by the Congress 50 years ago this month;
Whereas the Public Health Service has been at the vanguard of health: protecting 
        the public from disease and epidemics and, in conjunction with the 
        States, maintaining public health capacity;
Whereas the Public Health Service is a world leader in addressing the challenge 
        of promoting and protecting health in America and worldwide;
Whereas the Public Health Service protects the safety and quality of foods, 
        drugs, and medical devices for all Americans;
Whereas the Public Health Service provides emergency health services in response 
        to America's natural disasters;
Whereas the Public Health Service is a world leader in health and medical 
        research;
Whereas the Public Health Service is a world leader in the effort to immunize 
        children and adults against preventable infectious diseases both in the 
        United States and worldwide;
Whereas the Public Health Service is a world leader in the fight against AIDS 
        and AIDS-related illnesses; and
Whereas the Public Health Service is comprised of 50,000 dedicated 
        professionals: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That July 12, 1994, is designated as ``Public Health 
Awareness Day'', and the President is authorized and requested to issue 
a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
that day with appropriate activities.

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