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PUBLIC LAW 89-8-MAR. 29, 1965
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or before April 1, 1965, reminding the American people of the spirit of national unity that is symbolized by the Bennett Place, near the city of Durham, North Carolina, and urging those who can do so to attend the commemorative ceremonies to be held by the people of North Carolina at the Bennett Place on April 25, 1965. SEC. 2. Departments and agencies of the Government of the United States, including the Civil W a r Centennial Commission, are hereby requested to cooperate with the Governor of the State of North Carolina, with other public officers, and with governmental agencies of said State, and with the city of Durham, and the Bennett Place Memorial Commission in planning and carrying out the aforementioned commemorative ceremonies. Approved March 29, 1965. Public Law 89-8 JOINT RESOLUTION To authorize the President to designate the week of May 2 through May 8, 1965, a s "Professional Photography Week".
March 29, 1965 [S. j. Res. 47]
Whereas professional photography is vital to the economy and welfare of our Nation, touching upon every aspect of this country's economic, scientific, industrial, and family life; and Whereas one hundred and fifty thousand men and women are engaged in the practice of professional photography; and Whereas a billion-dollar industry is generated and supported by the activities of the professional photographer: and Whereas the work of the professional photographer is used by industry in product design, research, manufacture, the promotion of safety, training, purdiasing and sales; and Whereas professional photography communicates and educates and illustrates in advertising, in our courts, on our farms; and Whereas in our reach toward outer space, in our search of the ocean's depth, and in research in our hospitals and laboratories throughout the land the professional photographer serves the cause of science; and Whereas the professional photographer records history for our edification today and the benefit of our posterity; and Whereas professional photography as an art form has enriched the cultural life of America; and Whereas professional photography continues in its traditional role of remembrance and recording those we love: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That as a tribute to the professional professional photographer and his many works and in recognition of ^^ro^iTmati^!^ the importance of professional photography in our life today and in America's future, the President is authorized to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning May 2 through May 8, 1965, as Professional Photography Week, and calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved March.29, 1965.
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