Volume 75
Public Law 87–272
To provide for the observance of the centennial of the enactment of the Homestead Act.
Approved September 22, 1961
Statutory text
JOINT RESOLUTION
To provide for the observance of the centennial of the enactment of the Homestead Act.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the President is requested
Homestead Act Centennial, 1962.
(1) to issue a proclamation designating the calendar year 1962 as the centennial of the enactment of the Homestead Act, and
calling upon the Governors of the States, mayors of cities, and other public officials, as well as other persons, organizations, and groups, particularly in the States most directly affected by the Homestead Act, to observe such centennial by appropriate celebrations and ceremonies; and (2) to provide, in such manner as he deems appropriate, for participation by Federal agencies and officials in such observance.
Approved September 22, 1961.