Designating February 6, 1992, as "National Women and Girls in Sports Day".
PL 102-252 (H.J.Res.395), enacted 03/10/1992

106 STAT. 68 
PUBLIC LAW 102-252—MAR. 10, 1992 
Public Law 102-252 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Mar. 10, 1992 
[H.J. Res. 395] 
Designating February 6, 1992, as "National Women and Girls in Sports Day". 
Whereas women's athletics is one of the most effective avenues 
available for women of the United States to develop self-disciplme, 
initiative, confidence, and leadership skills; 
Whereas support and fitness activity contributes to emotional and 
physical well-being; 
Whereas women need strong bodies as well as strong minds; 
Whereas the history of women in sports is rich and long, but 
there has been little national recognition of the significance of 
women's athletic achievements; 
Whereas the number of women in leadership positions as coaches, 
officials, £ind administrators has declined drastically over the 
last 14 years; 
Whereas there is a need to restore women to leadership positions 
in athletics to ensure a ftiir representation of the abilities of 
women and to provide role models for young female athletes; 
Whereas the bonds built between women through athletics help 
to break down the social barriers of racism and prejudice; 
Whereas the communication and cooperation skills learned through 
athletic experience play a key role in the contributions of an 
athlete at home, at work, and to society; 
Whereas women's athletics has produced such winners as Flo 
Hymgm, whose spirit, talent, and accomplishments distinguish 
her above others and exhibited the true meaning of fairness, 
determination, and team play; 
Whereas parents feel that sports are equally important for boys 
£md girls and that sports and fitness activities provide important 
benefits to girls who participate; 
Whereas early motor-skill training and enjoyable experiences of 
physical activity strongly influence long-life habits of physical 
fitness; 
Whereas the performances of such femeile athletes as Jackie Jojnier-
Kersee, Florence Griffith Joyner, Bonnie Blair, Janet Evans, the 
United States Women's Basketball Team and many others in 
the 1988 Ol5mapic Games were a source of inspiration and pride 
to the United States; 
Whereas the athletic opportunities for male students at the colle-
giate and high school level remain significantly greater than 
those for female students; and 
Whereas the nimiber of funded research projects focusing on the 
specific needs of women athletes is limited and the information 
provided by these projects is imperative to the health and per-
formance of future women athletes: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. 
That— 
(1) February 6, 1992 is designated as "National Women and 
Girls in Sports Day"; and 
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(2) the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling on local and State jurisdictions, appro-
priate Federal agencies, and the people of the United States 
to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 10, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 395 (S.J. Res. 239): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Vol. 138 (1992): 
Feb. 5, considered and passed House. 
Feb. 27, considered and passed Senate.