PUBLIC LAW 101-57—JULY 21, 1989 103 STAT. 151 Public Law 101-57 101st Congress Joint Resolution To designate the week of September 10, 1989, through September 16, 1989, as July 21, 1989 "National Check-Up Week". [S.J. Res. 95] Whereas more than 34,000,000 Americans are hospitalized each year; Whereas nearly 66,000,000 Americans are afflicted with some form of heart or blood vessel disease; Whereas approximately 34,000,000 Americans between the ages 24 and 74 suffer from obesity; Whereas more than 60,000,000 Americans suffer from high blood pressure; Whereas an estimated 25 percent of adult Americans have elevated blood cholesterol levels; Whereas annual medical check-ups can decrease the number of hospitalizations, reduce the likelihood of a serious illness or pre- mature death, and curb escalating health care costs; and Whereas annual medical screening may reveal previously unde- tected high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, cancer, and obesity-related ailments: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of September 10 through September 16, 1989, is designated as "Na- tional Check-Up Week". The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Approved July 21, 1989. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 95: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): June 9, considered and passed Senate. June 29, considered and passed House.
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