PUBLIC LAW 101-314—JUNE 28, 1990 104 STAT. 281 Public Law 101-314 101st Congress Joint Resolution Designating July 3, 1990, as "Idaho Centennial Day". June 28, 1990 [S.J. Res. 245] Whereas at 10 a.m., on July 3, 1890, President Benjamin Harrison signed a proclamation declaring Idaho a State; Whereas the State of Idaho is known as the Gem State; Whereas the State of Idaho has become a national leader in agriculture, natural resource industries, technology, and manufacturing; Wheresis the people of Idaho have harvested the natural abundance to produce a wealth which has enabled the building of cities, educational institutions, an unhurried pace of life, and a rich culture, while maintaining the pristine ecology; Whereas the beautiful mountains, rivers, lakes, trees, deserts, plains, and fields of the State of Idaho are appreciated and preserved, and the quality of life is unsurpassed; and Whereas on July 3, 1990, the State of Idaho will begin a new century of statehood: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That July 3, 1990, is designated as "Idaho Centennial Day", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation acknowledging the economic, social, and historic contributions of the people of the State of Idaho to the United States during the past century. Approved June 28, 1990. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 245: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. June 12, considered and passed House.
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