103 STAT. 1838 PUBLIC LAW 101-209—DEC. 7, 1989 Public Law 101-209 iOlst Congress Dec. 7, 1989 [S.J. Res. 164] Joint Resolution Designating 1990 as the "International Year of Bible Reading". Whereas the Bible has made a unique contribution in shaping the United States as a distinctive and blessed Nation and people; Whereas'deeply held values springing from the Bible led to the early settlement of our Nation; Whereas many of our great national leaders, such as Presidents Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, and Wilson, paid tribute to the important influence the Bible has had in the development of our Nation; Whereas President Jackson called the Bible "the rock on which our Republic rests"; Whereas the history of our Nation illustrates the value of volun- tarily applying the teachings of the Bible in the lives of individ- uals and of families; and Whereas numerous individuals and organizations around the world are joining hands to encourage international Bible reading in 1990: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That 1990 is designated as the "International Year of Bible Reading". The President is au- thorized and requested to issue a proclamation recognizing both the formative influence the Bible has had on many societies of the world and the value of the study of the Bible. Approved December 7, 1989. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 164: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): Oct. 20, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 20, considered and passed House, amended. Senate concurred in House amendments.
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