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Public Law 97–27
Designating the week of October 4 through October 10, 1981, as “National Diabetes Week”.
Approved August 4, 1981
Statutory text
Joint Resolution
Designating the week of October 4 through October 10, 1981, as “National Diabetes Week”.
Whereas diabetes kills more Americans than all other diseases except cancer and cardiovascular diseases; and
Whereas ten million Americans suffer from diabetes and $5,300,000,000 annually are used for health care costs, disability payments, and lost wage costs due to diabetes; and
Whereas a national awareness of the diabetes problem may stimulate interest and concern leading to increased research and eventually a cure for diabetes: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the week of October 4 National
National Diabetes Week.
Designation.
through October 10, 1981, is designated as “National Diabetes Week”, and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Approved August 4, 1981.