A joint resolution designating the calendar year 1993 as the "Year of American Craft: A Celebration of the Creative Work of the Hand".
PL 102-482 (S.J.Res.218), enacted 10/23/1992

106 STAT. 2312 
PUBLIC LAW 102-482—OCT. 23, 1992 
Public Law 102-482 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 23, 1992 
Designating the calendar year, 1993, as the "Year of American Craft: A Celebration 
[S. 
J. Res. 218] 
of the Creative Work of the Hand". 
Whereas the twentieth century has witnessed an outpouring of 
creative craftsmanship and it is appropriate that we now pay 
tribute to excellence in craftsmanship; 
Whereas the value of creative work of the hand through craft 
remains clear even as the most industrialized century of our 
history draws to a close; 
Whereas peerless craftsmanship, once commonly associated with 
American industry, is now a theme of renewed importance and 
interest; 
Whereas the traditional values of craftspeople such as dedication 
to the qualities of excellence, perseverance, self-discipline, and 
integrity, affirm the work of the hand invested with energy of 
mind and spirit and will serve as a continuing force in the 
improvement of life and culture; 
Whereas craft is the hand print of all cultures and through craft 
we commemorate the multicultural heritage of our Nation and 
pay tribute to the artistic diversity that exists among all people; 
Whereas craft forms the root of our cultural richness, variety, 
and vitality and serves as a material record that functions as 
a bridge between past and present; 
Whereas craft is an art form that is easily accessible to many 
individuals; 
Whereas Americans of all ages should be provided with opportuni-
ties to experience the pleasures of the creative work of the hand 
through craft; 
Whereas the dedicated craftsperson is a role model worthy of emu-
lation by our young; 
Whereas craft, inspired by tradition, may be lost unless it is nur-
tured and unless the economic and social well-being of its 
practitioners is advanced; and 
Whereas the Congress of the United States recognizes the artistry 
of today's American craftspeople: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The calendar year, 1993, is designated as the "Year of American 
Craft: A Celebration of the Creative Work of the Hand". 
SEC. 2. PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT. 
The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States to observe the 
Year of American Craft with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
PUBLIC LAW 102-482—OCT. 23, 1992 
106 STAT. 2313 
SEC. 3. PROCLAMATIONS BY STATE OFFICIALS. 
Each State Governor and each chief executive of each poHtical 
subdivision of each State is urged to issue a proclamation or other 
appropriate official statement calling upon the citizens of such 
State or political subdivision to observe the Year of American Craft 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
SEC. 4. CEREMONIES AND ACTIVITIES. 
The ceremonies and activities referred to in sections 2 and 
3 should— 
(1) bring attention to craft throughout America; 
(2) recognize the breadth of the contributions made by 
the craft community in America; and 
(3) demonstrate that craft, as an expression of values, 
is a link that joins humankind. 
Approved October 23, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 218: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Feb. 27, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House.