102 STAT. 3322 PUBLIC LAW 100-634—NOV. 7, 1988

Public Law 100-634
100th Congress

Joint Resolution

Designating January 20,1989, as "National Skiing Day".

[S.J. Res. 301]

Whereas commercial alpine and nordic skiing operations are among
the fastest growing commercial uses of the national forests;

Whereas skiing increases the recreational value of the national
forests by providing a winter recreational use for such forests;

Whereas skiing is a healthful activity that promotes physical well-
being, contributes to the enrichment of the human spirit, and
fosters an appreciation of the outdoor environment;

Whereas skiing provides enjoyment to millions of people each
winter;

Whereas skiing improves employment opportunities in, and contrib-
utes to the economic stability of, a number of States;

Whereas the people of many rural communities in the United States
rely primarily on skiing for winter employment and income; and

Whereas people throughout the world can become aware of the
environmental grandeur and recreational resources of the United
States by skiing in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That January 20, 1989, is
designated as "National Skiing Day", and the President is au-
thorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people
of the United States to observe such day with appropriate cere-
monies and activities.

Approved November 7, 1988.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY-S.J. Res. 301:

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988):
Oct. 7, considered and passed Senate.
Oct. 21, considered and passed House.