A joint resolution to designate January 4, 1989, as "National Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service Centennial Day".
PL 100-652 (S.J.Res.395), enacted 11/10/1988

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PUBLIC LAW 100-652—NOV. 10, 1988 
102 STAT. 3823 
Public Law 100-652 
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100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate January 4,1989, as "National Commissioned Corps of the Public Health 
Nov. 10, 1988 
Service Centennial Day". 
[S.J. Res. 395] 
Whereas the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service of the 
United States has compiled an exceptional record of service to the 
health of the people of the United States and the world through 
concerted efforts at disease prevention, health promotion, environ-
mental intervention, disesise control, biomedical research, health 
care delivery, health program management, policy development, 
and implementation; 
Whereas the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service has 
been instrumental in the achievement of many innovations and 
breakthroughs throughout the field of health care; 
Whereas, because of diverse and varied training and background, 
the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service have main-
tained a highly effective, mobile, and adaptive cadre of health and 
medical experts that have performed efficiently during emer-
gencies, epidemics, and other adverse situations with courage, 
proficiency, and valor; 
Whereas the officers of the commissioned corps of the Public Health 
Service have worked to eradicate diseases such as pellagra and 
smallpox and improved the health of mothers, children, and 
handicapped individuals through significant accomplishments 
such as the control of tuberculosis and the development of protec-
tive vaccines; 
Whereas the officers of the commissioned corps of the Public Health 
Service have worked to increase the protection of consumers 
through the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 
et seq.) and the Mental Health Systems Act (42 U.S.C. 9401 et seq.) 
and provided health care services for the Merchant Marine, the 
Coast Guard, the Bureau of Prisons, American Indians, and 
Native Alaskans; 
Whereas on January 4, 1989, the commissioned corps of the Public 
Health Service celebrates the completion of its first century of 
existence and begins its second century with the goal of further 
enhancing the health of the people of the United States through 
me£isures such as achieving a drug-free society and eradicating 
the disease of acquired immune deficiency syndrome: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That January 4, 1989, is 
designated as "National Commissioned Corps of the Public Health 
Service Centennial Day". The President of the United States is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
102 STAT. 3824 
PUBLIC LAW 100-652—NOV. 10, 1988 
people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 10, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 395 (H.J. Res. 672): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Oct. 21, H.J. Res. 672 considered and passed House. S.J. Res. 395 considered and 
passed Senate and House.