Proclamation 5568.

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101 STAT. 2033 Proclamation 5568 of November 7, 1986 National Arts Week, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Wherever Americans are, there are the arts. The arts are central to human expression. The arts enlighten us and please us. America has long loved the arts, and we study, practice, appreciate, and patronize them in our theatres, museums, galleries, schools, and communities. We also generously support the arts and desire to make them as widely available as possible.

A typically American consortium—informal and effective—of individuals, corporations, foundations, and taxpayers provides financial support to artists to augment revenues raised directly from patrons. It is most fitting that we take time to celebrate the arts of our Nation, to honor our artists, and to express our appreciation to everyone who patronizes the arts. And as we celebrate the arts, we celebrate and give thanks for our freedom, the only atmosphere in which artists can truly create and in which art is truly the expression of the soul.

Let us join together during National Arts Week to celebrate the arts of our Nation and in pledging to continue this magnificent partnership of artist and patron so as to enrich the soul and the heart of our people forever. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 304, has designated the week of November 16 through November 22, 1986, as “National Arts 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 November 16 through November 22, 1986, as National Arts Week.

I encourage the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of November, 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 5569 November 12, 1986 Salute to School Volunteers Day, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5569 of November 12, 1986 Salute to School Volunteers Day, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Americans have always relied on education to enrich our lives and to keep our Nation free and strong.

We have relied as well on our spirit of volunta-101 STAT. 2034rism to improve our communities and to help our neighbors. These two traditions are among our Nation’s greatest strengths, and we can all take a great deal of pride in our millions of school volunteers who exemplify both of them. These volunteers generously contribute their time, talent, and resources to help professional educators enhance classroom instruction. In addition, citizens form business and education partnerships and adopt-a-school initiatives to develop a broader range of educational opportunities for students.

All of this support from the community encourages school staffs and furthers the education of our children. The magnitude, quality, and selflessness of these efforts deserve the gratitude of every American who cares about our children and the future of our Nation. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 407, has designated November 12, 1986, as “Salute to School Volunteers Day” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, November 12, 1986, as Salute to School Volunteers Day.

I invite government officials, educators, parents, students, and all Americans to observe this day and participate in activities to recognize and show appreciation for school volunteers’ contributions to education. IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of November, 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 5570 November 13, 1986 National Adoption Week, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5570 of November 13, 1986 National Adoption Week, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The family is the most important unit in society, because belonging to a family is so important to the individual.

We all need the love and the nurture of a family. Children belong in a family, where they can be cared for and taught the moral values and traditions that give order and stability to our lives and to society as a whole. Many adults, who cannot have children or who have room in their hearts for more of them, desire the special joy of sharing their homes with children who would otherwise have none. For these families, adoption represents a happy marriage of personal needs that serves society’s larger interests as well.

Despite the many parents who want and wait for children and the perfect gift of life adoption can represent, it has tended to become the forgotten option in America. Many Americans, however, are taking courageous steps to reverse this trend and to promote public awareness of the positive advantages of adoption. For instance, they are making us aware that today in 101 STAT. 2035America approximately 36,000 children are legally eligible and waiting for adoption. These children have special needs that loving and generous people can meet.

Some of these children are physically, mentally, or emotionally handicapped, while some are older, or belong to minority groups, or have brothers and sisters and need to be adopted together. Through the combined efforts of public and private child welfare agencies, church and civic groups, adoptive parent and advocacy groups, businesses, and the communications media, loving families are being found for these wonderful children. More and more Americans are also encouraging adoption as the best solution for single women facing crisis pregnancies.

Thousands upon thousands of Americans long for children even as more than 4.000 unborn babies perish in our country each day by abortion. As a people we must do more to give all the support we can, during and after pregnancy, to the courageous and compassionate mothers who choose adoption as a means of giving their little ones a lifetime of love with a permanent family. “Nobody has ever measured, even poets, how much a heart can hold,” wrote Zelda Fitzgerald. We do well during this Thanksgiving season to remember that the human heart can hold a great deal indeed.

Let us call to mind the children, both here in the United States and in other countries, who need families, and let us honor our adoptive families and the brave people whose sacrifice and selflessness make such families possible. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 306, has designated the week beginning November 23, 1986, as “National Adoption Week” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning November 23, 1986, as National Adoption Week, and I call on all Americans, governmental and private agencies to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of November, 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 5571 November 14, 1986 National Philanthropy Day, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5571 of November 14, 1986 National Philanthropy Day, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The literal meaning of “philanthropy” is “affection for mankind.

” Throughout our history, we Americans have displayed this trait through our generous charitable giving and our spirit of neighbor helping neighbor. We help each other, and we reach out to help people all over the world. Our tradi-101 STAT. 2036tion of voluntarism embodies a great deal of caring, initiative, and ingenuity in solving problems and improving our communities. It is one of our greatest strengths as a people. The record of our private sector giving is clear. Our country has more than 800,000 nonprofit philanthropic organizations.

They employ more than 10 million people, of whom 4.5 million are volunteers. In 1985 alone, individual Americans, corporations, and foundations contributed almost $80 billion for the charitable work of these organizations, an increase of nearly 9 percent over the previous year’s generous total. These efforts are augmented by the volunteer work of nearly half of all teenage and adult Americans; in 1985, 89 million of us each volunteered an average of 3.5 hours every week to help worthy causes.

We can be very grateful to the philanthropic individuals and organizations who have contributed so much to our social welfare, our cultural life, and the improvement of our communities. We can be grateful as well for our American spirit of giving from the heart. And one of the best ways to express our gratitude, of course, is to follow the good and great example of those who see needs and meet them with “affection for mankind.” The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 207, has designated November 15, 1986, as “National Philanthropy 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 November 15, 1986, as National Philanthropy Day. I call on the American people and organizations of every kind to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize the enormous achievements of all who have given of themselves for others, and to rededicate ourselves to the great tasks ahead. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of November, 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 Nov. 14, 1986, on National Philanthropy Day, see the *Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents* (vol. 22, p. 1561). 5572 November 17, 1986 National Diabetes Month, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5572 of November 17, 1986 National Diabetes Month, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Diabetes afflicts perhaps one in twenty Americans and is one of the leading causes of death in our Nation.

Every year, diabetes takes more than 35,000 lives and contributes to the loss of another 95,000. Diabetes can cause com-101 STAT. 2037plications such as blindness, heart or kidney disease, strokes, birth defects, and lower life expectancy. This disease also imposes a personal burden on those affected with it and on their families. Day-to-day treatment is a life-long responsibility for those who have diabetes. Despite diabetes’ serious consequences, almost half of those with the disease are not aware they have it.

Through greater public awareness of the frequency and the dangers of diabetes, we may reduce the incidence of complications from it—and even prevent most cases of non-insulin-dependent diabetes. Thanks to advances in research in recent years, we understand more than ever before about diabetes and its mechanisms. This knowledge is providing the basis for trials of new diagnostic techniques and new treatments. Through the shared dedication of the Federal government and of private organizations and individuals, we can continue to make progress in research and education efforts aimed at controlling and one day curing this disease.

The goal of eliminating diabetes as a public health threat is an essential-task and a realizable one. To increase public awareness about the dangers of diabetes and the need for continued research and education efforts, the Congress, by Public Law 99–460, has designated the month of November 1986 as “National Diabetes Month” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of November 1986 as National Diabetes Month.

I call upon all government agencies and the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of November, 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 5573 November 18, 1986 National Community Education Day, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5573 of November 18, 1986 National Community Education Day, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Education is a lifelong process.

Local support for education helps to promote programs for learners of all ages, backgrounds, and needs and encourages full use of school facilities. As each community draws upon its own resources, new opportunities are created, helping many individuals achieve their goals and aspirations. These are the opportunities that have always sustained the freedoms and responsibilities so important to all Americans. 101 STAT. 2038 Public education is a community enterprise, and everyone in the community has a stake in the education of adults as well as children.

Local citizen involvement is critical in deciding how the financial and educational resources of the community should be used. Many communities are making valuable efforts to promote the use of community resources in schools and colleges, citizen involvement in educational decision-making, the use of community resources to provide educational opportunities for learners of all ages and educational backgrounds, and interagency cooperation to assure effective use of limited resources.

The Congress, by Public Law 99–405, has designated November 18, 1986, as “National Community Education Day” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of the day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, November 18, 1986, as National Community Education Day. I invite State and local officials, educators, parents, students, and all Americans to participate in activities that recognize and show appreciation for what community resources are doing for education.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of November, 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 5574 November 20, 1986 The National Floral Emblem of the United States of America The Rose Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5574 of November 20, 1986 The National Floral Emblem of the United States of America The Rose By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Americans have always loved the flowers with which God decorates our land.

More often than any other flower, we hold the rose dear as the symbol of life and love and devotion, of beauty and eternity. For the love of man and woman, for the love of mankind and God, for the love of country, Americans who would speak the language of the heart do so with a rose. We see proofs of this everywhere. The study of fossils reveals that the rose has existed in America for age upon age. We have always cultivated roses in our gardens. Our first President, George Washington, bred roses, and a variety he named after his mother is still grown today.

The White House itself boasts a beautiful Rose Garden. We grow roses in all our fifty States. We find roses throughout our art, music, and literature. We decorate our celebrations and parades with roses. Most of all, we present roses to those we love, and we lavish them on our altars, our civil shrines, and the final resting places of our honored dead. The American people have long held a special place in their hearts for roses. Let us continue to cherish them, to honor the love and devotion they 101 STAT. 2039represent, and to bestow them on all we love just as God has bestowed them on us.

The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 159, has designated the rose as the National Floral Emblem of the United States and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation declaring this fact. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the rose as the National Floral Emblem of the United States of America. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of November, 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 5575 November 20, 1986 National Home Care Week, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5575 of November 20, 1986 National Home Care Week, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Home health care is an American tradition. When illness strikes our loved ones, we wish to care for them at home unless hospital or other care is clearly needed. This care is supplemented by the many members of our system of home health care providers who give special assistance to families and can make the difference in preventing, postponing, or limiting institutional care.

Our home health care system includes untold numbers of churches, volunteer groups, private agencies, and families, as well as government programs. All Americans can be proud of this effort for those in need, and of this national commitment to our American values of strong family life and neighbor helping neighbor. Let us continue to emphasize the benefits of home health care. Let us also give much-deserved thanks and recognition to the dedicated men and women of our home health care system who help us care for our loved ones, preserve their independence, and keep our families intact.

The Congress, by Public Law 99–535, has designated the week of November 30 through December 6, 1986, as “National Home Care Week” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of November 30 through December 6, 1986, as National Home Care Week, and I call upon the appropriate government officials, interested organizations and associations, and all Americans to observe this week with appropriate activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and 101 STAT. 2040of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eleventh. RONALD REAGAN 5576 November 21, 1986 National Family Week, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5576 of November 21, 1986 National Family Week, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Family life and the life of freedom are interdependent.

In the arena of the family, children learn the most important lessons they will ever receive about their inherent dignity as individuals. They learn as well about the social and religious traditions that unite generation to generation, and they begin to acquire the values for which their ancestors sacrificed so much for freedom. The centrality of the family is acknowledged even by those forces that would weaken or destroy it. Totalitarian societies see in the family a natural enemy, a bulwark of basic loyalties and inherited ideals that places allegiance in relationships that precede the claims of the state.

Corrosive influences such as illegal drugs and pornography seek to substitute for the permanent bonds of family life a transient and ultimately false sense of happiness and fulfillment. Against these forces the family can often seem helpless and ineffective, but experience shows that it is in being tested that the strength of the family finally reveals itself. After all, the family has been with us from the dawn of human history, and there is no reason to believe that it will not endure.

National Family Week affords all Americans the opportunity to frankly face and assess the quality of family life in our Nation and to reflect on what each of us can do as a father, daughter, mother, son, or grandparent—as a member of a family—to strengthen this divine institution. Better yet, let us undertake this reflection as families and as a family of free people. As Chesterton said, “The family is the test of freedom.” Let us make this another test America refuses to fail.

The Congress, by Public Law 99–94, has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of “National Family Week.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of November 23, 1986, as National Family Week. I invite the Governors of the several States, the chief officials of local governments, and all Americans to celebrate this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Taking note that this observance coincides with the celebration of Thanksgiving, 1 ask that all Americans give thanks to God on that day for the blessings of family life in our Nation and for His continued favor on our people.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and 101 STAT. 2041of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eleventh. RONALD REAGAN 5577 November 24, 1986 American Indian Week, 1986 Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america Proclamation 5577 of November 24, 1986 American Indian Week, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The Americans we know as American Indians and Native Americans were the first explorers and settlers of the areas that now make up the United States.

Mountain and river, lake and valley, State and county, trail and town across the land bear Indian names; they are lasting reminders of the presence and the significance of American Indians not just in our geography but throughout the whole of American history. Many of the foods we eat and the medicines and remedies we use were introduced by Indians, and more than one highway follows an Indian trail. Indians make contributions in every area of endeavor and American life, and our literature and all our arts draw upon Indian themes and wisdom.

Countless American Indians have served in our Armed Forces and have fought valiantly for our country. All Americans are grateful for these lasting contributions. We look to the future with the expectation of even stronger tribal governments and lessened Federal control over tribal government affairs. We look to a future of development of economic independence and self-sufficiency, and an enhanced government-to-government relationship that will allow greater Indian control of Indian resources.

During the Thanksgiving season, generations of Americans have been reminded of the early friendship of the Pilgrims and American Indians. We give thanks to God for the friendship, cooperation, and brotherhood between American Indians and other Americans, as we thank Him for all the many blessings He bestows on us. We thank Him for all that American Indians and Native Americans have meant and continue to mean to American life. The Congress, by Public Law 99–471, has designated the week of November 23 through November 30, 1986, as “American Indian Week” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week.

NOW, THEREFORE, I. RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning November 23 through November 30, 1986, as American Indian Week, and I request all Americans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, 101 STAT. 2042and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eleventh.

RONALD REAGAN 5578 November 24, 1986 National Family Caregivers Week, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5578 of November 24, 1986 National Family Caregivers Week, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation America is the land of opportunity. But few Americans stop to think that among our greatest opportunities is a longer life span than previous generations ever would have dreamed possible.

Americans are living longer, and their lives are more productive than ever before. The number of people 65 years old or older continues to grow rapidly, and there has been an unprecedented increase in persons 85 or older. With this blessing comes the reality that advancing age can bring increased frailty and disability. Some 5.2 million people have disabilities that leave them in need of help with such daily tasks as dressing, bathing, and food preparation. The prime source of such care for these people is their families.

These loving family caregivers provide 80 to 90 percent of the medical care, household maintenance, transportation, and shopping needs of older persons. Too little recognition is given in our society to those who perform such a labor of familial love. Anyone who has personally cared for a loved one or who has witnessed such care knows that, however gratefully received, the effort is often physically and emotionally challenging. For these reasons, it is important that all Americans have a greater awareness of and support for the vital role of family caregivers.

I also ask individual Americans to think about the older people in their neighborhoods, to lend a hand when the opportunity presents itself, and to offer a friendly smile of greeting to older people. This is a wonderful way to repay the life-time of care, kindness, and assistance that older people have already given others. It is also a fine way to discover afresh that older Americans, despite the disabilities they might have, can give everyone a great deal of love, wisdom, and friendship in return.

The Congress, by Public Law 99–477, has designated the week beginning November 24, 1986, as “National Family Caregivers 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 November 24, 1986, as National Family Caregivers Week. I call upon the American people, State and local governments, communities, neighbors, and other interested persons to observe this occasion with appropriate activities and ceremonies.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, 101 STAT. 2043and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eleventh. RONALD REAGAN 5579 November 26, 1986 National Farm-City Week, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5579 of November 26, 1986 National Farm-City Week, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation American agriculture is the most productive in the world.

Our Nation’s consumers have the broadest selection of nutritious and healthful food in the world, and we purchase our food for only around 15 percent of after-tax income. Because we are most grateful for this abundance and we share it gladly with other lands, we lead in providing food aid programs around the world. In addition, we are a huge commercial exporter and dependable supplier of food and fiber. Our Nation and the world owe many thanks for this bounty to American farmers, whose dedication, enterprise, hard work, and good management are models of modem productivity.

One American farm worker supplies food and fiber for 75 people, 60 here in the United States and 15 overseas. We also owe thanks to our farmers’ partners in our agricultural system—the rural townspeople and the city workers who maintain a pipeline of production supplies to farms. We are grateful as well to the truckers, shippers, processors, warehouses, retailers, and others in our chain of marketing distributors. Each year at Thanksgiving time, our Nation pauses for Farm-City Week activities to recognize the enterprise that makes this bountiful agricultural harvest possible through the blessings of our Creator.

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 of November 21 through November 27, 1986, as National Farm-City Week. I call upon all Americans, in rural areas and in cities alike, to join in recognizing the accomplishments of our productive farmers and of our urban residents cooperating to create abundance, wealth, and strength for the Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of November, 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 5580 December 2, 1986 National Aplastic Anemia Awareness Week, 1986 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

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