Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 104 Part 1.djvu/161

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PUBLIC LAW 101-264—APR. 4, 1990 104 STAT. 127 Whereas Federal, State, and local governments should enact legislative measures that will increase the amount of solid waste that is recycled; Whereas Federal, State, and local governments should encourage the growth of incremental markets for materials recovered from recyclable goods; Whereas Federal, State, and local governments should establish incentives for household separation of waste to encourage recycling; Whereas the success of source reduction and recycling programs depends on the participation of an informed public; and Whereas the people of the United States should be encouraged to participate in educational and legislative endeavors that promote waste separation methods, community-based recycling programs, and expanded utilization of recovered materials: Now, therefore, belt Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That April 1990 is designated as "National Recycling Month", and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved April 4, 1990. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 250: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. Mar. 28, considered and passed House. 39-194O-91-6:QL3Part1