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100 STAT. 4492 Proclamation 5530 of September 20, 1986 Ethnic American Day, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Americans are a unique people, a colorful tapestry of traditions and cultures woven into one vibrant society. The motto graven on our coins—*E Pluribus Unum*—reflects the rich diversity from which America draws its strength and vitality. Since the founding of our Republic more than 200 years ago, millions of immigrants have made the journey of freedom to our shores.
America has drawn the stoutest hearts from every corner of the globe, from every Nation on earth. Some came to escape the chains of religious persecution, others to flee the bonds of political oppression, and still others came seeking a land of opportunity, the chance to begin life anew. Some of the most recent have scaled walls and crawled under barbed wire and through mine fields, while others risked their lives in makeshift boats on perilous seas. No matter how they came, today they are all Americans who take pride in the traditions of their ancestral homeland while at the same time dedicating themselves wholeheartedly to the principles for which our Nation stands.
They now are taking their full and rightful place in America’s social and political life. Their contributions are legion in every area of endeavor: science, the arts, medicine, business, government, sports, religion, and the media. The efforts of ethnic Americans in bolstering the values of faith, freedom, family, work, and country have served to strengthen the fabric of our national life and have made America a culturally richer and more vibrant land in which to live. The Congress, by Public Law 99–206, has designated September 21, 1986, as “Ethnic American Day” 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 September 21, 1986, as Ethnic American Day. I call upon the people of the United States to acknowledge and advance mutual understanding and friendship among all Americans regardless of their ethnicity. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of September, 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 eleventh.
RONALD REAGAN 5531 September 22, 1986 Emergency Medical Services Week, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5531 of September 22, 1986 Emergency Medical Services Week, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Today in almost every American community, the blue and orange emergency medical vehicle and the 911 emergency telephone number are instantly 100 STAT. 4493recognized reminders that we are now saving lives in ways unheard of by earlier generations.
They remind us of those dedicated emergency medical teams—physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, educators, administrators, and volunteers—who have cut in half the death rate for medical emergencies from accident or disease over the past two decades. Each year, some 800,000 Americans lose their lives in such emergencies. But each year, advances in emergency medical care increase the number of lives saved. Almost all of us can recall incidents in which a stricken child or neighbor, or the victim of a highway accident, was saved by quick, efficient, emergency medicine.
Across the Nation, emergency medical services teams are working to cut the death rate from medical emergencies still further. They are working to advance and adapt their skills and training as new methods of emergency treatment are developed. And they are working to educate every American on what each of us can do to cooperate with and to improve the emergency medical services in our own communities. It is also appropriate that we as a Nation should recognize the value and importance of emergency medical services teams.
We owe them a great debt of gratitude. The Congress, by Public Law 99–392, has designated the week beginning September 21, 1986, as “Emergency Medical Services 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 September 21, 1986. as Emergency Medical Services Week, and 1 call upon all Americans to participate in ceremonies and activities to express our appreciation to emergency medical services teams and to help educate the public about accident prevention in general and what to do in step-by-step fashion when confronted with a medical emergency wherever and whenever it may occur.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of September, 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 eleventh. RONALD REAGAN 5532 September 22, 1986 American Business Women’s Day, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5532 of September 22, 1986 American Business Women’s Day, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation American business women have made significant and increasing contributions to our economy and to the competitiveness of the United States internationally.
The need continues for American working women to expand their horizons, diversify their skills, and set high personal and career goals. The American Business Women’s Association, a national educational association, has greatly assisted in this effort. The Association awarded $2,900,000 in scholarships to over 6.000 women in 1984, and more than $18,000,000 in scholarships since 1949. The Association has more than 110,000 members, and 2,100 chapters, throughout the United States.
This organization has encouraged the many important contributions of American business women to our Nation’s continuing vitality. 100 STAT. 4494 The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 196, has designated September 22, 1986, as “American Business Women’s Day” 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 September 22, 1986, as American Business Women’s Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of September, 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 eleventh. RONALD REAGAN 5533 September 23, 1986 Child Health Day, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5533 of September 23, 1986 Child Health Day, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation It is fitting that we celebrate Child Health Day in the month marking the beginning of the centennial year of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The NIH has served all Americans through research that has helped us to safeguard and enhance the health of our Nation’s children. Because of the NIH’s biomedical research, deaths from illnesses common to children—diarrhea and infectious diseases—have been markedly reduced in this country and throughout the world. Many youngsters with chronic disorders, like diabetes and asthma, are leading nearly normal lives, thanks to research advances that have provided new medications and new therapeutic techniques.
Childhood cancers, once inevitably and invariably fatal, are now yielding to treatment. Some are being cured. Infant mortality has shown a dramatic decrease in recent years, due in large part to a better understanding of the nutritional needs and environmental support systems needed to assure the survival of low-weight and premature infants. On this Child Health Day, 1986, we must reaffirm our commitment to protect and improve the health of our children, for they represent our future.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, pursuant to a joint resolution approved on May 18, 1928, as amended (36 U.S.C. 143), do hereby proclaim Monday, October 6, 1986, as Child Health Day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of September, 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 eleventh. RONALD REAGAN 5534 September 23, 1986 Veterans Day, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5534 of September 23, 1986 Veterans Day, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Veterans Day gives all Americans a special opportunity to pay tribute to all those men and women who, throughout our history, have left their homes and loved ones to serve their country. 100 STAT. 4495 Their willingness to give freely and unselfishly of themselves, even their lives, in defense of our democratic principles has given our great country the security we enjoy today.
From Valley Forge to Vietnam, through war and peace, valiant, patriotic Americans have answered the call, serving with honor and fidelity. On this special day, our hearts and thoughts turn to all the Nation’s veterans. Let us reflect on the great achievements of those whose sacrifices preserved our freedom and our way of life. With a spirit of pride and gratitude, let us recall their heroic accomplishments and thank them for their unselfish devotion to duty. They are indeed worthy of the solemn tribute of a grateful Nation.
I invite all Americans to join me in observing Veterans Day—through appropriate ceremonies, activities, and commemorations on November 11. In order that we may pay fitting homage to those men and women who have proudly served in our Armed Forces, the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103 (a)) that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor America’s veterans. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, November 11, 1986, as Veterans Day.
I urge all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through appropriate public ceremonies and private prayers. I also call upon Federal, State, and local government officials to display the flag of the United States and to encourage and participate in patriotic activities throughout the country. I invite the business community, churches, schools, unions, civic and fraternal organizations, and the media to support this national observance with suitable commemorative expressions and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of September, 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 eleventh. RONALD REAGAN 5535 September 30, 1986 Fire Prevention Week, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5535 of September 30, 1986 Fire Prevention Week, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The American people must redouble their efforts to prevent fires and their terrible toll in human lives and the destruction of property.
There are encouraging signs: Today smoke detectors have been installed in 75 percent of American homes. Our target is 100 percent. National public awareness campaigns have prompted many families to plan and practice means of quick escape if fire strikes in the home. Fire safety concepts, such as “Stop, Drop, and Roll” to smother a clothing fire, are gaining currency. Many homes have installed sprinkler systems to extinguish fires quickly, and more Americans are making it a practice to keep fire extinguishers handy in the home, especially in the kitchen, where many fires start.
There is an increased awareness and avoidance of such dangerous practices as smoking in bed, leaving matches where young children can get at them, and overloading electrical circuits. 100 STAT. 4496 Despite all these efforts, the annual deaths, injuries, and economic losses from fire are still staggering. We cannot afford any letup in our efforts to prevent fires. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and its United States Fire Administration are working with all levels of government, the private sector, service organizations, and volunteer groups to launch a national campaign to assure that every home in the United States has a properly installed and maintained smoke detector.
The Operation Life Safety program, a consortium of the private sector, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and the United States Fire Administration, also is making valuable contributions by encouraging the installation of residential sprinkler systems. Over 150 communities have established such programs at last count. We are very proud of, and grateful to, our Nation’s fire fighters: the more than one million men and women, both volunteer and career, who daily risk their own lives to save the lives and property of others.
Last year 122 fire fighters gave their lives in the line of duty. They are true heroes to whom we owe a lasting debt of gratitude. I am pleased to know they will be honored at the National Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Service at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland, on October 12. I commend the many national, State, and local organizations whose dedicated commitment to fire safety has done so much to reduce our Nation’s fire losses in the last decade, and I am grateful for the contributions of the National Fire Protection Association, the originator of Fire Prevention Week, and I congratulate this organization as it celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the week beginning October 5, 1986, as Fire Prevention Week, and I call upon the people of the United States to plan and actively participate in fire prevention activities during this week and throughout the year. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of September, 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 eleventh.
RONALD REAGAN 5536 October 4, 1986 National Outreach to the Rural Disabled Day, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5536 of October 4, 1986 National Outreach to the Rural Disabled Day, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Of the approximately 35 million disabled persons living in the United States, some eight and one-half million are residents of rural areas. The proportion of disabled persons in rural areas is much higher but less concentrated than in urban areas.
This means that disabled persons residing in rural areas are often isolated and far from the types of services, programs, and assistance that are available to their urban counterparts. To focus attention on the unique problems faced by rural disabled persons and their families, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 406, has designated October 4, 1986, as “National Outreach to the Rural Disabled Day” 100 STAT. 4497and 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 October 4, 1986, as National Outreach to the Rural Disabled Day. I encourage all Americans to help bring attention to unmet needs of disabled persons in their communities and to underscore the potential of these disabled persons by observing the day with appropriate activities in their communities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of October, 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 eleventh.
RONALD REAGAN 5537 October 6, 1986 National Drug Abuse Education and Prevention Week and National Drug Abuse Education Day, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5537 of October 6, 1986 National Drug Abuse Education and Prevention Week and National Drug Abuse Education Day, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Drug abuse is a veritable plague that enslaves its victims, saps their health, turns their dreams to dust, and endangers their lives and the lives of others.
Unchecked, it poses a threat to our Nation. But Americans are fighting back against this insidious evil. More and more young people are choosing to “Just Say No” to drugs. This heartening development is due to the tireless efforts of concerned parents, private sector organizations, schools, and State and Federal government. We cannot afford to slacken in our efforts when nearly two-thirds of all American teenagers have used an illicit drug at least once before they finish high school.
Especially disturbing is the level of cocaine use among teenagers and young adults in our country. Cocaine is especially dangerous because people tend to underestimate its harmful effects. Cocaine must be recognized for what it is: a dangerous, addictive drug. Cocaine can kill: deaths from respiratory and cardiac arrest from cocaine overdose are increasing among all age groups. Recently there has been a frightening upsurge in the use of “crack,” a form of cocaine that is smoked.
“Crack” reaches the brain within seconds, producing a sudden and intense high and a fierce craving to use it again and again, a phenomenon that has been called “instant addiction.” The most effective weapon we have against drug abuse is to dry up demand by spreading knowledge about its ruinous effects. Across the country, individuals and organizations have discovered the power of united action. The “peer pressure” that so often has been used to snare the unwary into “experimenting” with drugs is now being used to build resistance.
Youth-led groups are in the forefront of our national crusade to rid our country of this evil. The vigorous action of parents, religious and community leaders, teachers, doctors, counselors, and young people themselves with their commitment of time, energy, and love, has been an inspiration to all of us. Public education media campaigns have also been effective in motivating people to “Just Say No.” A major portion of the Federal drug abuse 100 STAT. 4498prevention effort is directed toward continued research into the deleterious effects of drugs and getting this information out to those who can use it most effectively.
Our society at every level must develop an absolute intolerance for illegal drugs. Everyone has a part to play in this crusade: parents, teachers, health care professionals, youth workers, and celebrities in entertainment, sports, and other fields. All America must speak with one voice. We must teach our young people to say “no” to the degradation of drugs and “yes” to the bright promise of a drug-free America. This is a battle for liberty from the enslavement of drug addiction.
We can win. We must win. With God’s help and a united people, we shall win. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolutions 354 and 386, has designated the week of October 5 through October 11, 1986, as “National Drug Abuse Education and Prevention Week,” and October 6, 1986, as “National Drug Abuse Education Day,” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of these events. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of October 5 through October 11, 1986, as National Drug Abuse Education and Prevention Week, and October 6, 1986, as National Drug Abuse Education Day.
I call upon the people of the United States to participate in drug abuse education and prevention programs in their communities. I encourage parents and children to talk and work together to prevent drug abuse in the family and to dedicate themselves to the goal of a drug-free America. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 6th day of Oct., 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 eleventh.
RONALD REAGAN **Editorial note:** For the President’s remarks of Oct. 6, 1986, about National Drug Abuse Education and Prevention Week, see the *Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents* (vol. 22. p. 1335). 5538 October 8, 1986 Mental Illness Awareness Week, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5538 of October 8, 1986 Mental Illness Awareness Week, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Because of the fear and ignorance of some Americans, the mentally ill often are reluctant to seek the treatments that could alleviate their physical symptoms and emotional pain.
Many who are being deprived of a happy and productive future because their mental disorders go unrecognized or ignored could be helped with appropriate mental health treatment. Our Nation can no longer afford the price of the stigma against the mentally ill. The emotional and physical price paid by the mentally ill and their families is incalculable. It is time to bring about change. We must understand that mental illnesses are real—not imaginary or self-inflicted—and that some are caused by biochemical or brain dysfunctions that require medical attention in addition to supportive services. 100 STAT. 4499 We must also become more aware that appropriate treatment can lift depression, ameliorate hallucinations and delusions, relieve panic and anxiety. and overcome dysfunctional behavior and thinking patterns.
We must also realize that treatment of mental illness restores productivity to the treated, reduces their use of other health services, and increases their social independence. Research has prompted unparalleled growth in scientific knowledge about mental illness. New technologies have permitted study of the living brain and elucidated its linkages to normal and abnormal behaviors. Such research has profound implications for all of us because it offers hope for those with the most devastating and resistant disorders and because it provides clues to the bases of human behavior.
In recognition of the urgent need to educate the American public about mental illnesses and their treatments, the Congress, by Public Law 99–404, has designated the week of October 5 through October 11, 1986, as “Mental Illness 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 of October 5 through October 11, 1986, as Mental Illness Awareness Week.
I call upon all people of the United States to observe such week with ceremonies and activities designed to exchange fear of mental illness for knowledge of its causes and treatments and to replace stigma against the mentally ill with understanding of their needs and suffering. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of October, 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 eleventh.
RONALD REAGAN 5539 October 8, 1986 National Fire Fighters Day, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5539 of October 8, 1986 National Fire Fighters Day, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our Nation’s fire fighters protect our lives, our families, and the economic life of our communities from the threat of fire. Many valiant fire fighters have given their lives, and all daily risk death or injury, to preserve the lives of others and to protect our property and resources from destruction.
Our more than 2 million professional and volunteer fire fighters make countless contributions and sacrifices for their fellow citizens. In 1984, these fire fighters responded to more than 2 million fires and more than 8 million non-fire emergencies. These brave Americans well deserve our gratitude and public recognition. The Congress, by Public Law 99–343, has designated October 8, 1986, as “National Fire Fighters Day” and 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 Wednesday, October 8, 1986, as National Fire Fighters Day, and I urge all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 100 STAT. 4500 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of October, 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 eleventh. RONALD REAGAN 5540 October 8, 1986 General Pulaski Memorial Day, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5540 of October 8, 1986 General Pulaski Memorial Day, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On October 11, the United States celebrates General Pulaski Memorial Day, an opportunity for all Americans to reflect on Casimir Pulaski’s achievements as a leader and a soldier in our country’s struggle for freedom in the Revolutionary War.
General Pulaski died on October 11, 1779, from wounds suffered while he led a cavalry charge during the siege of Savannah. Forced to flee his homeland of Poland after struggling for his country’s independence, he generously put his skills as a soldier and military tactician at the service of our fledgling Nation. General Pulaski asked to be buried at sea, that the waves might carry him back to his native Poland. Polish Americans recognize and revere his abiding ties to a Poland where faith, sacrifice, and selfless toil for liberty are the bedrock of the nation’s proud traditions.
General Pulaski’s heroism is an inspiration as well to all Americans. He recognized no barriers of culture, language, or history in humanity’s universal search for individual rights and for political and religious liberty. General Pulaski’s spirit survives today—in our hearts and in the rights enshrined in our Constitution. We can enjoy our freedoms because of the enduring vision for which Casimir Pulaski fought and died. We stand for these rights in our dialogue with other nations, where each released political prisoner, every gain for a free press or freedom of worship, or any progress toward freedom of speech and assembly is a new victory in the struggle General Pulaski undertook more than 200 years ago.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Saturday, October 11, 1986, as General Pulaski Memorial Day, and I direct the appropriate government officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on that day. In addition, I encourage the people of the United States to commemorate this occasion as appropriate throughout the land.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of October, 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 eleventh. RONALD REAGAN 5541 October 8, 1986 Columbus Day, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
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