# 97-sjres-142: A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating March 21, 1982, as Afghanistan Day, a day to commemorate the struggle of the people of Afghanistan against the occupation of their country by Soviet Forces.

97-sjres-142, A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating March 21, 1982, as Afghanistan Day, a day to commemorate the struggle of the people of Afghanistan against the occupation of their country by Soviet Forces., is a 97th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (R-PA); status Became Public Law No: 97-151. (as of 2025-10-20).

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## Facts
- Bill: 97-sjres-142
- Congress: 97
- Title: A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating March 21, 1982, as Afghanistan Day, a day to commemorate the struggle of the people of Afghanistan against the occupation of their country by Soviet Forces.
- Status: Became Public Law No: 97-151.
- Introduced: 1982-02-02
- Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-10-20

## Summary

A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating March 21, 1982, as Afghanistan Day, a day to commemorate the struggle of the people of Afghanistan against the occupation of their country by Soviet Forces.

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## Sources
- [97-sjres-142 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/142)

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