Designating February 4, 1993, and February 3, 1994, as "National Women and Girls in Sports Day".
PL 102-557 (H.J.Res.546), enacted 10/28/1992

106 STAT. 4196 
PUBLIC LAW 102-557—OCT. 28, 1992 
Public Law 102-557 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 28,1992 
Designating February 4,1993, and Februaiy 3, 1994, as "National Women and Girls 
[H.J. Res. 546] 
in Sports Day". 
Whereas women's athletics is one of the most effective avenues 
available for women of the United States to develop self-discipline, 
initiative, confidence, and leadership skills; 
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Whereas sports and fitness activities contribute 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, and administrators has declined drastically since the 
passage of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; 
Whereas there is a need to restore women to leadership positions 
in athletics to ensure a fair representation of the abiUties 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 £ui 
athlete at home, at work, and to society; 
Whereas women's athletics has produced such winners as Flo 
Hyman, whose spirit, talent, ana accomplishments distinguished 
her above others and exhibited the true meaning of fairness, 
determination, and tesun play; 
Whereas parents feel that sports are equally important for boys 
and 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 lifelong habits of physical 
fitness; 
Whereas the performances of female athletes in the Olympic games 
are a source of inspiration and pride to the United States; 
Whereas the athletic opportunities for male students at the colle-
giate and high school levels remain significantly greater than 
those for femsde students; and 
Whereas the number of fimded research projects focusing on the 
specific needs of women athletes is limited and the information 
provided by the projects is imperative to the health and perform-
ance 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 4, 1993, and February 3, 1994, are designated 
as "National Women and Girls in Sports Day"; and 
PUBLIC LAW 102-557—OCT. 28, 1992 
106 STAT. 4197 
(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 October 28, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 546 (SJ. Res. 329): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Vol. 138 (1992): 
Sept 30, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 8, considered and paissed Senate.