104 STAT. 266 PUBLIC LAW 101-310—JUNE 18, 1990

PubKc Law 101-310
101st Congress

Joint Resolution

June 18, 1990 TQ degignate the week beginning June 10,1990, as "National Scleroderma Awareness
[H.J. Res. 516] Week".

Whereas scleroderma is a disease in which connective tissue in the

body becomes hardened and rigid, and might afflict any part of

the body;
Whereas approximately three hundred thousand people in the

United States suffer from scleroderma;
Whereas women are afflicted by scleroderma three times more often

than men;
Whereas scleroderma is a chronic and often progressive illness that

can result in death;
Whereas the symptoms of scleroderma vary greatly from person to

person and can complicate and confuse diagnosis;
Whereas the cause and cure of scleroderma are unknown; and
Whereas scleroderma is an orphan disease and is considered to be

understudied: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week
beginning June 10, 1990, is designated as ' 'National Scleroderma
Awareness Week", and the President of the United States is au-
thorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the
people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate
ceremonies and activities.

Approved June 18,1990.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 516 (S.J. Res. 274):

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990):
June 7, considered and passed House.
June 11, considered and passed Senate.