A joint resolution to designate the month of October 1984 as "National Quality Month".
PL 98-436 (S.J.Res.304), enacted 09/28/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-436—SEPT. 28, 1984 
98 STAT. 1681 
Public Law 98-436 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the month of October 1984 as "National Quality Month". 
Whereas the United States has been preeminent in quality tech-
nology development since the Industrial Revolution; 
Whereas the performance and spirit that typified early American 
craftsmen was based on individual interest in quality of goods and 
service; 
Whereas the pride of workmanship that once prevailed must be 
reinforced through a renewed commitment to quality and knowl-
edge of quality technology in more complex contemporary indus-
trial, commercial, and governmental organizations; 
Whereas American goods and services represent the highest stand-
ards of excellence in quality; 
Whereas the strength of the Nation relies on the ability of industry 
to produce quality goods and services; 
Whereas the United States must produce high quality goods and 
services to maintain a position of leadership in the world 
marketplace; 
Whereas the commitment to quality involves recognition and imple-
mentation of a consistent quality policy, the use of quality tech-
nology, and utilization of talents throughout an organization 
toward quality improvement; 
Whereas the emphasis on quality in manufacturing and service will 
increase productivity through emphasis on defect prevention, 
waste reduction, and improved reliability of products and services; 
Whereas the White House Conference on Productivity Report of the 
Preparatory Conference on Private Sector Initiatives recom-
mended that a quality awareness campaign be implemented at the 
national level and within the private sector to demonstrate that 
rapid improvement in quality and productivity is essential to the 
survival of the national economy; 
Whereas the American Society for Quality Control has been a leader 
in the development, promotion and application of quality and 
quality related technology since 1946; 
Whereas the American Society for Quality Control is engaged in a 
campaign to convince officials in government and industry that 
increased productivity, reduced costs, and consumer satisfaction 
will result from commitment to improved quality standards; 
Sept. 28, 1984 
[S.J. Res. 304] 
98 STAT. 1682 
PUBLIC LAW 98-436—SEPT. 28, 1984 
Whereas the American Society for Quality Control will sponsor 
activities to observe National Quality Week; and 
Whereas the theme of National Quality Week will be "Quality 
First" to emphasize that quality is an integral part of the proc-
esses that produce goods and services: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of October 
1984, is designated as "National Quality Month" and the President 
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such month with appropriate 
programs and activities. 
Approved September 28, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 304: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Sept. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 20, considered and passed' House.