Volume 92 · 186
Public Law 95–253
Proclaiming May 3, 1978, “Sun Day”.
Approved March 27, 1978
Statutory text
Joint Resolution
Proclaiming May 3, 1978, “Sun Day”.
Whereas the realization and the promise of solar energy will be observed and celebrated throughout the Nation on the 3d of May, 1978; and
Whereas the development of solar technologies will provide an abundant, economical, safe, and environmentally compatible energy supply; and
Whereas a day devoted to a celebration of all solar technologies should help inform the general public, industry, and labor, and demonstrate the potential of the sun in meeting the Nation’s energy needs; and
Whereas Federal, State, and local governments should foster and encourage the further development, refinement, and utilization of solar energy technologies: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That May 3, 1978, is proclaimed “Sun Day”, and the President is authorized and requested (a) to issue a proclamation calling upon the general public, industry, and labor of the United States to observe such day with appropriate activities and ceremonies, and (b) to direct all appropriate Federal agencies to cooperate with, and participate in, the celebration of “Sun Day”.
Approved March 27, 1978.