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Title 36 of the U.S. Code § 139 - Steelmark Month

Full text of § 139 from Title 36 of the United States Code.

§ 139. Steelmark Month

(a) Designation.—May is Steelmark Month.

(b) Purpose.—Steelmark Month recognizes the tremendous contribution made by the steel industry in the United States to national security and defense.

(c) Proclamation.—The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe Steelmark Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1262.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
139(a) 36:169e (1st sentence 1st–13th words). Nov. 2, 1966, Pub. L. 89–703, 80 Stat. 1099.
139(b) 36:169e (1st sentence 14th–last words).  
139(c) 36:169e (last sentence).  

In subsection (c), the word "activities" is substituted for "proceedings" for consistency in this chapter.

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