The text of the resolution below is as of Oct 8, 1986 (Passed Congress).
100 STAT. 1142 PUBLIC LAW 99-454—OCT. 8, 1986
Public Law 99-454
99th Congress
Joint Resolution
Oct. 8, 1986 To designate the period of December 1, 1986, through December 7, 1986, as
[H.J. Res. 611] "National Aplastic Anemia Awareness Week".
Whereas aplastic anemia is a rare but extremely serious disorder
that results from the unexplained failure of the bone marrow to
produce blood cells;
Whereas aplastic anemia fatally strikes 2,000 Americans of all ages
each year;
Whereas the causes of aplastic anemia are not known and there is
only a limited understanding of how to treat the disease; and
Whereas increased public education on aplastic anemia will facili-
tate the battle against all bone marrow diseases: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That the period of Decem-
ber 1, 1986, through December 7, 1986, is designated as "National
Aplastic Anemia Awareness Week" and the President is authorized
and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the American
public to observe such period with appropriate activities to assure a
better understanding of aplastic anemia.
Approved October 8, 1986.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 611:
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986):
Sept. 18, considered and passed House.
Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate.
