PUBLIC LAW 98-155—NOV. 16, 1983 97 STAT. 987 Public Law 98-155 98th Congress Joint Resolution Designating November 12, 1983, as "Anti-Defamation League Day" in honor of the Nov. 16, 1983 league's seventieth anniversary. [H.J. Res. 408] Whereas the Anti-Defamation League since its inception has worked to strengthen the democratic underpinnings of American society and to establish a harmonious unity of friendship and understand- ing amidst this Nation's religious, racial, and ethnic diversity; Whereas the Anti-Defamation League has combated, counteracted, and educated against anti-Semitism, racism, and the extremists of totalitarianism; Whereas the Anti-Defamation League represents the special concerns and interests of the American Jewish community in upholding human rights and civil liberties in this country and throughout the world; Whereais the Anti-Defamation League is an effective advocate for friendship and alliance with Israel; Whereas the Anti-Defamation League, and its leaders and support- ers, set an example of leadership and participation in events and programs to affect the well-being and future of all people; and Whereas the Anti-Defamation League, in purpose and program, espouses and fulfills the highest ideals and aspirations of Ameri- cans of all faiths, races, and cultural origins: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in honor of the Anti-Defamatioa seventieth anniversary of the founding of the Anti-Defamation Le^g^^ Day. Legigue, November 12, 1983, is designated "Anti-Defamation League Day". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved November 16, 1983. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 408: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): Nov. 10, considered and passed House. Nov. 11, considered and passed Senate.
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