96 STAT. 2668
CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—SEPT. 24, 1982
s«pt- 24, 1982
BETTY FORD CENTER—ESTABLISHMENT
[H. Con. Res. 407]
Whereas former First Lady Betty Ford has shown exemplary courage in making public her personal problems with alcohol and drug addiction; and ^ Whereas Betty Ford's unselfish revelation has given hope and incen' tive to countless Americans who have been engaged in unsuccessful battles with alcohol and drugs; and Whereas Betty Ford has not only overcome her own problems with chemical addiction, but has led a vigorous and beneficial life dedicated to helping those struggling with alcohol and other drugs; and Whereas Betty Ford has devoted her talents to securing passage of legislation by the State of California providing for high quality yet lower cost care for victims of this disease and in leading a successful fundraising drive to create such a facility to offer treatment and hope to those suffering from chemical dependency;
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Whereas Betty Ford's efforts have led to the establishment of the Betty Ford Center at Eisenhower as a part of the Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California; and Whereas the Betty Ford Center will be dedicated on October 3, 1982, and will begin treating its first patients, suffering from chemical dependency, on October 4, 1982: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress of the United States expresses its grateful appreciation to Betty Ford, on behalf of the people of the United States, for the courage and dedication of her efforts to recognize the massive problem of chemical dependency, and to give care and hope to those who labor under the burden of this heinous disease. Resolved, That a copy of this concurrent resolution be duly presented to the Betty Ford Center and to Mrs. Ford. Agreed to September 24, 1982.
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WASHINGTON CATHEDRAL—SEVENTY-FIFTH Sept. 29, 1982
[S. Con. Res. 120]
ANNIVERSARY Whereas the foundation stone for the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, known as the Washington Cathedral, was laid on September 29, 1907, with the President of the United States, Members of Congress, and Justices of the Supreme Court in attendance; Whereas George Washington was the first to call for a "great church for national purposes in the capital city"; Whereas the Congress in 1893 granted a charter to the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation for religious, charitable, and educational purposes, leading to the construction of this grand Gothic cathedral; Whereas the Cathedral is administered by the Episcopal Church, it is truly a house of prayer for all people, with its pulpit open to all faiths, seeking to serve the whole Nation, offering its ministry on behalf of all churches;
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