The text of the resolution below is as of Aug 20, 1982 (Passed Congress).
96 STAT. 272 PUBLIC LAW 97-240—AUG. 20, 1982
Public Law 97-240
97th Congress
J o i n t Resolution
Aug. 20, 1982 Authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim "National Disabled Veterans
[S.J. Res. 123] Week".
Whereas there are two million three hundred thousand veterans
with disabilities resulting from their service in the United States
Armed Forces;
Whereas these disabled veterans have sacrificed their well-being in
the service of their country;
Whereas many of these disabled veterans endure severe disabilities,
such as loss of limb, paralysis, blindness, deafness, and delayed-
stress syndrome and other mental disorders;
Whereas these disabled veterans consistently experience inordi-
nately high rates of joblessness; and
Whereas these disabled veterans have made vital contributions to
the national security and welfare by helping our Nation preserve
its freedom, strength, and prosperity: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
National States of America in Congress assembled. That the President is
v^ter^s Week authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating the
^^^ week of November 7, 1982, as "National Disabled Veterans Week",
in recognition of the contributions that veterans with service-
connected disabilities have made to the national security and wel-
fare of the United States and calling upon government agencies at
the Federal, State, and local levels and the people of the United
States to observe the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies,
and activities.
Approved August 20, 1982.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 123:
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:
Vol. 127 (1981): Dec. 11, considered and passed Senate.
Vol. 128 (1982): Aug. 5, considered and passed House.
