104 STAT. 284 PUBLIC LAW 101-316—JUNE 28, 1990 Public Law 101-316 101st Congress Joint Resolution June 28, 1990 j,^ commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Sheriffs' Association. [S.J. Res. 264] Whereas the National Sheriffs' Association, incorporated on September 26, 1940, by the Secretary of State of the State of Ohio, is commemorating 50 years of service this year; Whereas the purposes of the National Sheriffs' Association are to form and perpetuate an efficient organization of the sheriffs of the United States and to raise the level of professionalism in the office of sheriff and in sheriffs' deputies and other law enforcement professionals charged with or interested in the execution and enforcement of State and Federal laws; Whereas the National Sheriffs' Association continues to provide professional law enforcement leadership in the areas of training and exchange of information pertaining to the duties, methods, and official practices of the members and to inform the members of all such matters that pertain to violation of law or injury to persons or property; Whereas the National Sheriffs' Association has continued to foster cooperation among State sheriffs' associations and Federal, State, and municipal law enforcement organizations; and Whereas the National Sheriffs' Association has continued to advocate and preserve legislation in harmony with the needs of enforcement officials and the safety of the public: 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 June 24, 1990, through June 30, 1990, is designated as "National Sheriffs' Week" in honor of the 50th anniversary of the National Sheriffs' Association, and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to honor all sheriffs during the week for their outstanding efforts to preserve the peace and ensure domestic tranquillity. Approved June 28, 1990. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 264: <X)NGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): May 15, considered and passed Senate. June 19, considered and passed House.
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