Proclamation 5504.
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100 STAT. 4470 Proclamation 5504 of June 19, 1986 National Safety in the Workplace Week, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each year, workplace accidents kill over 11,000 Americans and injure an additional 1.9 million workers. These tragic accidents also cost American industry an estimated $33.4 billion in annual losses. Today’s public and private sector employers and employees recognize the need to safeguard the working place so that all may enjoy a productive and healthy environment.
National Safety in the Workplace Week, supported by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor, the American Society of Safety Engineers, and the Associated General Contractors, presents an opportunity for all Americans to reaffirm our dedication to the protection of the health and safety of American workers. When it comes to workplace safety, OSHA’s slogan—“Job Safety? You Bet Your Life!”—is more than a catchy phrase. It is a watchword for everyone to remember.
Each employer and worker in this country is responsible for keeping America’s worksites safe and healthy, not during just one week in June but each and every day of the year. The Congress, by House Joint Resolution 131, has designated the week beginning June 15, 1986, as “National Safety in the Workplace Week” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning June 15, 1986, as National Safety in the Workplace Week.
I call upon all government agencies and the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth. RONALD REAGAN 5505 June 21, 1986 National Save American Industry and Jobs Day, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5505 of June 21, 1986 National Save American Industry and Jobs Day, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The manufacturing industries in the United States have been a major factor in creating a high standard of living for all Americans.
These industries now generate and ship more than $1 trillion of our annual gross national product. Our manufacturing industries have done a magnificent job of meeting the needs of consumers and of the Nation and its allies, and they continue to do so. Those industries have demonstrated their ability to remain competitive in the emerging world marketplace. 100 STAT. 4471 American manufacturers are adapting to new economic circumstances by increasing their efficiency, their productivity, and their price-competitiveness.
They have retained their share of the gross national product in a dynamic and changing national economy. It is the policy of this Administration to ensure the right of all American industries to compete fairly in world markets by vigorously enforcing our trading rights worldwide. I am convinced that in an environment of free and fair trade, our manufacturing industries can meet any foreign competitors in price, quality, and reliability. In recognition of the many accomplishments of our manufacturing industries, their critical role in our economy, and the many contributions of their employees to our national life, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 346, has designated June 21, 1986 as “National Save American Industry and Jobs Day” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this occasion.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim June 21, 1986 as National Save American Industry and Jobs Day, and I invite the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth.
RONALD REAGAN 5506 June 25, 1986 National Homelessness Awareness Week, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5506 of June 25, 1986 National Homelessness Awareness Week, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since our days as a young nation, the American people have always banded together to meet the needs of our citizens and our communities. Awareness, generosity, and the determination to find solutions to community problems are traits that have long kept our country strong.
We have always been a people who give of ourselves to help those less fortunate in a way that no government or institution by itself can. Prevention of homelessness is a complex challenge that faces us today. Although estimates of the exact number of homeless vary widely, innovative approaches to this problem by all elements of our society are needed. And in few other areas has each segment of our society been so involved, with so much dedication and sacrifice. Federal. State, and local governments, national service organizations, corporations, churches, synagogues, and voluntary groups, over the years, have worked together to provide food, shelter, and comfort for the needy.
Now, I call upon all Americans to come together in partnership and resolve to invigorate their commitment to reach out to their fellow Americans in need. Let us all experience the blessings of compassion and goodwill that come from the joy of helping others. To increase public awareness of the problem of homelessness, the Congress. by Senate Joint Resolution 347, has designated the week beginning 100 STAT. 4472June 22, 1986, as “National Homelessness Awareness Week” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning June 22, 1986, as National Homelessness Awareness Week. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth. RONALD REAGAN 5507 July 1, 1986 National Literacy Day, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5507 of July 1, 1986 National Literacy Day, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Literacy is not only necessary for making one’s way in our complex society but also a necessary skill for citizens who wish to participate fully in our democratic society.
A recent study indicates that as many as one in every eight American adults may be “functionally illiterate.” In light of the billions of dollars spent on private and public education, this is a disturbing fact. Shortly after taking office, I created the Adult Literacy Initiative to address the growing urgency of this issue. Since then, we have seen a tremendous outpouring of support from the American people. The number of volunteer literacy tutors has increased dramatically, more public-private partnerships are being forged, and illiteracy has become a key concern at all levels of State and local government.
Still, many people who need help in developing literacy skills are unaware of the services available to them. National Literacy Day provides an opportunity to alert every American to this problem and to the resources available to the dedicated men and women who so selflessly devote their energies to helping other people improve their reading and writing skills. The Congress, by House Joint Resolution 429, has designated July 2, 1986, as “National Literacy Day,” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this occasion.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 2, 1986, as National Literacy Day. I invite the Governors of every State, local officials, and all Americans to observe this day with appropriate activities that show our support for efforts to help make new opportunities available to people who wish to improve their proficiency in reading and writing the English language. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth.
RONALD REAGAN 5508 July 1, 1986 Minority Enterprise Development Week, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation