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Code · STATUTES-AT-LARGE · Vol. 103 STAT. · May 10, 1989 · Proclamation 5974

Proclamation 5974.

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103 STAT. 3033 Proclamation 5974 of May 10, 1989 Mother’s Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On Mother’s Day, Americans of all ages pause to express their deep gratitude and love for their mothers. Whether we do so in person, over the phone, or by honoring her memory, expressions of affection and appreciation for our mother are but a small reflection of the love and generosity she has bestowed on us. A mother’s love, while demonstrated daily in acts of tenderness and generosity, is always a source of wonder.
Who can fathom the quiet thoughts of one who keeps in her heart a constant vigil over the child she has carried in her womb, rocked in her arms, and watched grow, with eyes full of worry, joy. and pride? Her devotion never fails to fill us with gratitude and awe. Our mother is our first teacher and greatest advocate. In her voice, we hear the reassurance or gentle reproach that helps to guide us through times of doubt and decision. In her example, we discover the meaning of unconditional love.
A mother bears her child’s pains and disappointments as if they were her own and celebrates every accomplishment as if no other child could achieve the same. She delights in every drawing of purple trees and lopsided houses fashioned in crayon by her child’s small, uncertain hand because she knows that each one reveals his blossoming awareness of the world around him. A mother also rejoices as her child grows in wisdom and responsibility, is firm in instilling moral values, yet pardons every failure along the way.
Selfless and forgiving, maternal love is the closest thing on earth to the perfect love of our Creator. Today, we honor all those women who, by virtue of giving birth, or through adoption or marriage, are mothers. Each of us should let our mother know that she is ever close in our hearts, and that her many gifts to us are cherished and remembered—not only on Mother’s Day. but throughout the year. In recognition of the contributions of all mothers to their families and to the Nation, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 8, 1914 [38 Stat. 770), has designated the second Sunday in May each year as Mother’s Day and requested the President to call for its appropriate observance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim that Sunday, May 14, 198®, be ob-served as Mother’s Day. I urge all Americans to express their love and respect for their mothers and to reflect on the importance of mother-hood to the well-being of our country. I direct Federal officials to dis-play the flag of the United States on all Federal buildings, and I urge all citizens to display the flag at their homes and other suitable places on that day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and 103 STAT. 3034of the independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5975 May 11, 1989 National Stroke Awareness Month, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5975 of May 11, 1989 National Stroke Awareness Month, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of adult disability.
It strikes between 400,000 and 600.000 Americans each year. Many of its victims, their brain cells damaged by impaired circulation, never fully regain their physical and mental abilities. Stroke costs this country more than $11 billion annually in medical treatment and lost productivity, but far more regrettable is the immeasurable Buffering it brings to victims and their families. Stroke occurs suddenly, abruptly ending careers and thwarting plans for the future. Its causes, however, are more subtle.
Stroke can result from a blood clot that blocks circulation, a buildup of fatty deposits in arteries that then become dangerously narrow, or the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. Smoking, diabetes, and stress also may con-tribute to a stroke attack. Stroke can often be avoided by controlling its risk factors. Paying attention to stroke’s warning signals, particularly the symptoms of a transient ischemic attack, or “little stroke,” can prevent serious damage to a victim’s health and may even save his life.
During this temporary attack, a person may experience numbness, weakness, or tingling in an extremity or side of the face, momentarily lose sight in one or both eyes, or have difficulty speaking. Such a “little stroke” requires immediate medical attention to prevent its probable recurrence as a major attack. Scientists, physicians, and public health educators are working hard to eliminate the threat of stroke. Within the Federal Government, the re-search assault on this disease is being led by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Several major clinical trials of preventive treatments are currently being conducted, and 13 clinical re-search centers have been established in medical complexes across the country.
However, because so many of the condition’s risk factors can be minimized by personal effort, public awareness is the key weapon in conquering stroke. The National Stroke Association, the National Heart Association, and other private voluntary agencies play an important role in educating the public about stroke and provide valuable services for victims and their families. We do well to support their efforts and to heed their advice in caring for our health. To enhance public awareness of stroke, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 62, has designated the month of May 1989 as “National 103 STAT. 3035Stroke Awareness Month” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this occasion.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH. President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of May 1989 as National Stroke Awareness Month. I call upon the people of die United States to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth.
GEORGE BUSH 5976 May 11, 1989 National Correctional Officers Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5976 of May 11, 1989 National Correctional Officers Week, 1969 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In the continuing fight against crime and drug abuse, our Nation’s correctional officers are unsung heroes. The contributions they make to American law enforcement, while not highly visible, are substantial.
These men and women are responsible for ensuring the custody, control. and safety of inmates held in U.S. jails and prisons. Directly super-vising the incarceration and rehabilitation of criminal offenders, correctional officers are an essential part of our Nation’s criminal justice system. Correctional officers help to maintain the public safety by preserving order in our Nation’s jails and prisons. They also help inmates to develop the skills necessary to become productive members of society.
These are very difficult tasks—tasks that can be dangerous as well as frustrating. This week, we give America’s correctional officers due recognition and respect and salute them for their vigilance and courage. In the future, as we strive to put more drug dealers and other criminals behind bars, let us always remember that it is correctional officers who help to make our efforts complete. The Congress, by House Joint Resolution 139, has designated the week beginning May 7, 1989, as “National Correctional Officers Week” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 7, 1989, as National Correctional Officers Week. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, 103 STAT. 3036and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth.
GEORGE BUSH 5977 May 12, 1989 National Farm Safety Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5977 of May 12, 1989 National Farm Safety Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Throughout our Nation’s history, agriculture has been a source of strength and pride. Providing food for a growing country and settling a vast continent, farmers and ranchers have been vital to the development of American culture and commerce.
Today, our country shares an abundance of agricultural goods with millions of people around the world. Unfortunately, farmers and ranchers are often seriously hurt or disabled by accidents or illness. Far too often, tragic accidents on farms and ranches involve children. Agriculture’s accidental death and injury rates are now among the highest of all major industries, bringing devastating losses and suffering to rural families and their communities. Although much as been done to reduce risks to the health and safety of ranch and farm workers, we must do more to preserve the well-being of those who give us so much.
Simple, inexpensive measures could prevent most accidents and work-related illnesses. Individuals can avoid injury and illness by exercising greater caution during the course of their daily activities and by using recommended protective gear. Equipment manufacturers can help prevent accidents by installing improved safety features on farm machinery. Parents and rural schools can protect children by teaching them rules of safety. During National Farm Safety Week, we express our concern, as well as our appreciation, for the Nation’s farmers and ranchers.
Because autumn brings the rush of harvest to rural America, this busy season is an appropriate time to underscore our concern for farm and ranch families by renewing our support for efforts to improve their health and safety. A season marked by the sense of accomplishment and productivity should not be marred by tragedy. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, 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 September 17 through September 23, 1989, as National Farm Safety Week. 1 urge all persons who live and work on farms and ranches to slow down and take every precaution to protect their safety and health—on the job, on the road, at home, and at leisure.
I also urge them to protect their children by example and instruction in safe practices. I call upon organizations involved in agriculture to strengthen their support for community health and safety programs, and I encourage all Americans to take part in appropriate activities in observance of National Farm Safety Week as we acknowledge the immense contributions that men and women in agriculture make to our Nation. 103 STAT. 3037 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth.
GEORGE BUSH 5978 May 12, 1989 To Implement in Terms of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States the Nairobi Protocol to the Florence Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5978 of May 12, 1989 To Implement in Terms of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States the Nairobi Protocol to the Florence Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1.
Section 1121 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (the 1988 Act) (Public Law 100–418; 102 Stat. 1138) provides for the implementation by the United States of the Protocol (S. Treaty Doc. 97¢2; hereinafter referred to as the Nairobi Protocol) to the Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials (17 UST (pt. 2) 1835; hereinafter referred to as the Florence Agreement). Accordingly, the Secretary of State is authorized to deposit on behalf of the United States the U.S. instrument of ratification of the Nairobi Protocol according to the procedures set forth therein.
The Nairobi Protocol thereby enters into force with respect to the United States on the 15th day after such instrument is deposited. 2. Pursuant to section 1121 of the 1988 Act, the tariff provisions necessary to give effect to the Nairobi Protocol were enacted in terms of the provisions of the Tariff Schedules of the United States
(TSUS)(19 U.S.C. 1202). However, because of the repeal of the TSUS and the enactment of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), effective on January 1, 1989, and pursuant to section 1204 of the 1988 Act (19 U.S.C. 3004), it is necessary to provide for the equivalent tariff treatment in the HTS of the articles covered by section 1121. 3. Section 1204(b) of the 1988 Act directs the President to proclaim such modifications to the HTS as are necessary or appropriate to implement the applicable provisions of statutes enacted, executive actions taken, and final judicial decisions rendered after January 1, 1988, and before the effective date of the HTS, 4. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2483), as amended, authorized the President to embody in the HTS the substance of the provisions of that act, of other acts affecting import treatment and of actions taken thereunder. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including but not limited to sections 1121 and 1204 of the 1988 Act and section 804 of the Trade Act of 1974, do proclaim that; 103 STAT. 3038
(1)The HTS is modified as provided in the annex to this proclamation.
(2)The amendments to the HTS made by this proclamation shall be effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after May 30, 1989. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH ANNEX MODIFICATIONS TO THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE UNTIED STATES *Notes:* 1. Bracketed nutter is included to assist in the understanding of the proclaimed modifications. 2. The following supersedes matter now in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). Th« subheadings and superior descriptions are set forth in columnar format and material in such columns is inserted in the columns of the HTS designated “Heading/ Subheading”, “Article Description”, “Rales of Duty 1-General”, “Rales of Duty 1—Special”, and “Rates of Duty 2”, respectively. 1. Subheading 3705.20.00 is superseded by: [Photographic …:] “3706.20 Microfilms: 3706.20.10 Of articles of subheading 4901.01.00, 4901.99.00, 4902.10.00, 4002.00, 4903.00.00, 4906.00.00, 4911.1040 or 9503.60.10 Free Free 3706.20.50 Other Free 25%” 2. Subheading 9503.60.00 is superseded by: [Other toys …:] “9503.60 Puzzles and parts and accessories thereof: 9503.60.10 Crossword puzzle books Free Free 9503.60.20 Other 6.8% Free (A,E, IL) 70%” 3. Subchapter VII of chapter 96 is modified by striking out subheadings 9607.00.10, 9807.00.20 and 9807.00,30. 4. Subheading 9808.00.16 is modified by inserting tn the article description the phrase “; official government publications in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media” immediately after “not developed”. 5. Subheading 9809.00.10 Is modified by inserting in the article description the phrase “, whether or not in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media” immediately after “documents”. 6. Subchapter X of chapter 98 is modified by inserting in numerical sequence the following new subheading, with the article description at the same level of indentation as that of subheading 9810.00.65: [Articles:] “9610.00.67 Tools specially designed to be used for the maintenance, checking, gauging or repair of instruments or apparatus admitted under subheading 9610.00.60 Free Free” 7. U.S. Note 1 to subchapter XVII of chapter 98 is modified to read as follows:" “1.
(a)No article shall he exempted from duty under subheading 9817.00.40 unless either—
(i)a Federal agency (or agencies) designated by the President determines that such article is visual or auditory material of an educational scientific or cultural character within the 103 STAT. 3039meaning of the Agreement for Facilitating the International Circulation of Visual and Auditory Materials; of an Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Character (17 UST (pl. 2) 1578; Beirut Agreement), or
(ii)such article—
(A)is imported by, or certified by the importer to be for the use of, any public or private institution or association approved as educational, scientific, or cultural by a Federal agency or agencies designated by the President fur the purpose of duty-free admission pursuant to the Nairobi Protocol to the Florence Agreement, and
(B)is certified by the importer to be visual or auditory material of an educational, scientific, or cultural character or to have been produced by the United Nations or any of its specialised agencies. For purposes of subparagraph (i), whenever the President determines that there is, or may be, profitmaking exhibition or use of articles described in subheading 9017.00.40 which interferes significantly (or threatens to interfere significantly) with domestic production of similar articles, he may prescribe regulations Imposing restrictions on the entry under one of the above-cited subheadings of such foreign articles to insure that they will be exhibited or used only for nonprofitmaking purposes.
(b)For purposes of subheadings 8817.00.42 through 9817 00.48. inclusive, no article shall be exempted from duty unless it meets the criteria set forth in subparagraphs (a)(ii)(A) and
(B)of this note.” " 8. Subchapter XVU of chapter 98 is modified by inserting in numerical sequence the following new U.S. note:" “4.
(a)For purposes of subheadings 9817.00.92. 9817.00.94 and 9817,00.98. the term *“blind or other physically or mentally handicapped persons”* includes any person suffering from a permanent or chronic physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. b Subheadings 9817.00.92, 9817.00.94 and 9817.00.98 do not cover—
(i)articles for acute or transient disability;
(ii)spectacles, dentures, end cosmetic articles for individuals not substantially disabled;
(iii)therapeutic and diagnostic articles: or
(iv)medicine or drugs.” " 9. Subheading 9817.00.40 is modified by inserting “(except toy models)” after “models”, and by striking out “U.S. note 1” and inserting in lieu thereof “U.S. note 1(a)”. 10. Subchapter XVII of chapter 98 is further modified by inserting in numerical sequence the following new subheadings and superior descriptions:" “Articles determined to be visual or auditory materials in accordance with U.S. note 1 of this subchapter: 9817.00.42 Holograms For laser projection: microfilm, microfiches and similar articles Free Free 9617.00.44 Motion-picture films in any form on which pictures, or sound and pictures, have been recorded, whether or not developed Free Free 9817.00.46 Sound recordings, combination sound and visual recordings, and magnetic recordings; video discs, video tapes and similar articles Free Free 9817.00.48 Patterns and wall charts; globes; mock-ups or visualizations of abstract concepts such as molecular structures or mathematical formulas: materials for programmed instruction; and kits containing printed materials and audio materials and visual materials or any combination of two or more of the foregoing Free Free Articles specially designed or adapted for the use or benefit of the blind or other physically or mentally handicapped persons: Articles for the blind: 9617.00.92 Books, music and pamphlets, in raised print, used exclusively by or for them Free Free 103 STAT. 3040 9617.00.94 Braille tablets, cubarithms, and special apparatus. machinal, presses. and types for their use or benefit exclusively Free Free 9617.00.96 Other Free Free” " 5979 May 15, 1989 Trauma Awareness Month, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5979 of May 15, 1989 Trauma Awareness Month, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Every American is a potential trauma victim. By any measure—whether we consider its economic costs or the unfathomable price paid in lost and broken lives—traumatic injury constitutes a major public health problem. Each year, more than 150,000 Americans lose their lives to traumatic injuries; many others are severely or permanently disabled by them. Traumatic injury is the leading cause of death of people under 40 years of age. Deaths due to traumatic injury claim the hope and promise of more young lives than cancer and heart disease combined. The elderly, too, are at high risk from hip fracture and other types of injury. In addition to the personal tragedy to individuals, traumatic injuries constitute one of our Nation’s most expensive public health problems. Traumatic injury at any age is tragic and unnecessary. Most of these tragedies are preventable. We need to educate all Americans, beginning with the young people in our Nation’s schools, about traumatic in-juries and how they occur. We need to make our citizens aware of the ways to prevent dangerous situations that can lead to traumatic injury. All Americans should also learn about the actions that can be taken to reduce the severity of these injuries through improved emergency medical services, trauma care, and rehabilitation. By combining the efforts of individual citizens, health care professionals, researchers, business and industry, voluntary agencies, and government officials, the toll of traumatic injury and subsequent losses can be reduced. To enhance public awareness of traumatic injury, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 66, has designated the month of May 1989 to be “National Trauma Awareness Month” and has authorized and request-ed the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this occasion. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 1989 as “National Trauma Awareness Month.” I urge the people of the United States, their government agencies, health care providers, and schools to take an active part in preventing traumatic injuries by learning more about the traumatic injury problem. I also urge all Americans to support private and public efforts to prevent traumatic injuries and provide high-quality treatment for those that do occur. We can do this by supporting research into new ways to prevent and treat traumatic injuries and by helping the victims of traumatic injuries to recover from the physical, emotional, and financial burdens they inflict. 103 STAT. 3041 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5980 May 16, 1989 National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5980 of May 16, 1989 National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Americans are the most mobile people in the world, and we are understandably proud of our transportation system. It is one of our greatest achievements and most valued assets, conveying each of us and virtually every item of our commerce. The steaming piston, the whirring turbine, and the spinning wheel of the high-speed train are familiar symbols of this indispensable support of our daily activities. New symbols join the list every year, such as the “pillar of fire” of the space shuttle or the promise of the magnetic levitation train. From covered wagons and die Erie Canal to jumbo jets and superhighways, the network of roads, air routes, and waterways that constitute America’s transportation system has increased our productivity, spurred our economic growth, and logistically strengthened our national defense. Our transportation system provides the arteries we need to work with America’s allies in ensuring our common security and enables us to deploy and supply our forces overseas. With the growth of our transportation needs have come new demands and challenges, but the transportation industry has continued working to meet them, promoting the development of a more reliable, convenient, and efficient transportation system. There has also been a growing awareness of the need for transportation safety. Americans are working together to eliminate the menace of drunk and drugged driving; communities are promoting education programs and more stringent laws designed to improve transportation safety; and judges are getting tougher when dealing with offenders. The Government and private sector are united in these efforts to reduce fatalities and accident rates to the lowest levels in history. We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the men and women who dedicate themselves to saving lives and preventing injuries. In recognition of the importance of transportation and of the millions of Americans who serve and supply our transportation needs, the Congress, by joint resolution approved May 16, 1957, has requested that the third Friday in May of each year be designated as “National Defense Transportation Day,” and by joint resolution approved May 14, 1962, that the week in which that Friday falls be proclaimed “National Transportation Week.” 103 STAT. 3042 NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH. President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Friday, May 19, 1989, as National Defense Transportation Day and the week beginning May 14, 1989, as National Transportation Week. I urge all our people to observe these occasions with appropriate ceremonies that will give full recognition to the citizens and organizations who maintain our great modern transportation system and with it all its many benefits for domestic life and the national defense. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand sixteenth this day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5981 May 17, 1969 National Osteoporosis Prevention Week, 1989 and 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5981 of May 17, 1969 National Osteoporosis Prevention Week, 1989 and 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each year, more and more Americans become familiar with the medical term “osteoporosis.” Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is actually a common disease that afflicts approximately 25 million Americans. It is often called the “silent disease” because it develops over many years without symptoms. This silent disease is the leading cause of bone fractures in postmenopausal women in particular, and in elderly per-sons in general. In fact, osteoporosis causes more than 1.3 million fractures of the spine, wrist, and hips each year. The impact on individuals and society in terms of physical, emotional, and financial suffering is enormous. Osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures cost the Nation an estimated $10 billion annually. Fortunately, we now know that fractures caused by osteoporosis may be prevent-able. To reduce the risks of developing osteoporosis, we must begin a healthy regimen early in life. It is important to build the maximum amount of bone mass possible during childhood and adolescence and to keep our bones strong during adulthood. In our later years, it is particularly important to prevent the falls and accidents that can lead to bone fractures. Research has shown that, before an individual is 35 years old, moderate exercise and proper nutrition—including an adequate intake of calcium—may help to build bone mass. Other investigations have indicated that, for postmenopausal women, estrogen replacement therapy, a sufficient supply of calcium, and regular weight-bearing exercise all help to curb the rate of bone loss. New scientific, medical, and educational approaches to the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis will help to improve the health of all Americans. As individuals, each of us can protect ourselves and our 103 STAT. 3043children from this potentially debilitating disease by maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise program. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 37, has designated the week beginning May 14, 1989, and the week beginning May 13, 1990, as “National Osteoporosis Prevention Week” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of these events. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of May 14 through May 20, 1989, and the week of May 13 through May 19, 1990, as “National Osteoporosis Prevention Week.” I urge the people of the United States, as well as educational, scientific, medical, health care, and community service organizations to observe these weeks with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of May. in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth, GEORGE BUSH 5982 May 17, 1989 High School Reserve Officer Training Corps Recognition Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5982 of May 17, 1989 High School Reserve Officer Training Corps Recognition Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since it was established in 1916. the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (Junior ROTC) has assisted in shaping the character and moral values of hundreds of thousands of high school students throughout the country. Participation in the High School Reserve Officer Training Corps has helped four generations of American young people to grow in self-discipline and responsibility, as well as awareness of the duties of citizenship in a democratic society. With its emphasis on leadership, teamwork, individual initiative, civic pride, and respect for the United States, this program contributes substantially to the strength of our country and to the personal development of the high school students who participate. To encourage the American people to learn more about the benefits of Junior ROTC and its many contributions to the Nation, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 58, has designated May 17, 1989, the seventy-third anniversary of the ROTC program’s creation, as “High School Reserve Officer Training Corps Recognition Day,” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. NOW, THEREFORE, 1, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 17, 1969, as High School Reserve Officer Training Corps Recognition Day. I call upon all Americans to 103 STAT. 3044participate in appropriate ceremonies and events and become actively involved with their local high school ROTC programs. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5983 May 17, 1989 Armed Forces Day By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5983 of May 17, 1989 Armed Forces Day By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation During the past 40 years, we Americans have set aside a special day each year to recognize our debt to the men and women who defend this Nation’s peace and security as members of the Armed Forces. On Armed Forces Day, we honor the men and women who serve in our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. A nation’s military strength is not found in its defensive systems and weapons alone, or even in the number of its military personnel. It is the personal character of the men and women in uniform—their faith, readiness, will, and devotion—that makes a nation’s armed forces proud and strong. As Patrick Henry observed when urging his fellow Americans to fight for our country’s independence: “The battle ... is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.” Patrick Henry’s observation accents the theme for this 40th anniversary observance of Armed Forces Day: “Keeping America Strong.” Our Nation is strong today because the members of our Armed Forces are vigilant, active, and brave. America’s service men and women are mindful of the precious nature of freedom and peace and of our responsibility to preserve them for generations yet unborn: they are prepared to defend innocent people from the aggression of terrorists and totalitarian governments; and they are both courageous in danger and confident in “the holy cause of liberty.” The members of America’s Armed Forces are part of the noble legions that have never failed to defend our Nation or her interests anywhere in the world. As our recent experience in Grenada and the Persian Gulf so forcefully reminded us, securing peace and advancing the cause of liberty require such constant strength and determination. Today, I join with all Americans in thanking the members of the United States Armed Forces for so faithfully defending our freedom and national security. From the newest enlisted personnel to the most seasoned Generals and Admirals—Navy crewmen in the boiler room and on the bridge, Coast Guard crews at sea and stateside, Air Force personnel on the lonely tarmac or in the busy control tower, Marines and Army soldiers from boot camp to command post—you are America’s heroes as surely as the brave and selfless veterans who have gone before you. 103 STAT. 3045 NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, continuing the precedent of my eight immediate predecessors in this Office, do hereby proclaim the third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day. I direct the Secretary of Defense on behalf of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marine Corps, and the Secretary of Transportation on behalf of the Coast Guard to plan for appropriate observances each year. The Secretary of Defense shall also be responsible for soliciting the participation and cooperation of civil authorities and private citizens. I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to provide for the observance of Armed Forces Day within their jurisdiction each year in an appropriate manner designed to increase public under-standing and appreciation of the Armed Forces of the United States. I also invite national and local veterans, civic, and community service organizations to join in the annual observance of Armed Forces Day. Finally, I call upon all Americans not only to display the flag of the United States at their homes on Armed Forces Day, but also to learn about national defense—and the men and women who sustain it—by participating in the local observances of the day. Proclamation 4934 of April 16, 1982, is hereby superseded. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5984 May 22, 1989 National Digestive Disease Awareness Month, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5984 of May 22, 1989 National Digestive Disease Awareness Month, 1909 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation An estimated 20 million Americans suffer from chronic digestive diseases, and more Americans are hospitalized for these diseases than for any other type of illness. The total social and economic impact of digestive diseases is thus enormous, affecting half of all Americans at some time during their lives and coating the Nation nearly $50 billion each year. In addition to the immeasurable pain, discomfort, and personal distress they inflict upon their victims, digestive diseases rank third among illnesses in total cost in the United States. These diseases are responsible for almost 15 percent of all admissions to general hospitals and for 25 percent of all surgical procedures. Medical science has made important advances in the field of digestive diseases research in recent years. Recognizing the widespread impact of digestive diseases and the dire need for research in this field, many governmental, health care, scientific, and voluntary organizations have 103 STAT. 3046committed themselves to increasing public awareness and understanding of gastrointestinal diseases. In recognition of their important efforts to combat digestive diseases, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 170, has designated the month of May 1089 as “National Digestive Disease Awareness Month” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of May 1989 as National Digestive Disease Awareness Month. I urge all government agencies and the people of the United States, as well as educational, philanthropic, scientific, medical, and health care organizations and professionals, to participate in appropriate ceremonies to encourage further research into the causes and cures of all types of digestive diseases. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5985 May 22, 1989 Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5985 of May 22, 1989 Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On Memorial Day, we pause to remember and to pray for those Americans who died while defending the peace and freedom we enjoy every day of the year. On this day, we recall with solemn pride the places where these departed heroes made their final stand for the cause of human rights and individual liberty—the Argonne, Omaha Beach, Pork Chop Hill, and a hundred rice paddies and jungles in Vietnam. We also recall the heroes who have perished in more recent times, such as the soldiers who liberated Grenada and the Marines who fell to terrorist attacks in Beirut and other cities around the world. With the tragic loss still fresh in our minds, we remember the men of turret number two aboard the USS IOWA, the six sailors on the USS WHITE PLAINS, and the two crewmen on the USS AMERICA who were recently killed in the line of duty. Like the brave and selfless Americans who have gone before them, these young men were willing to put them-selves in harm’s way to protect our national security. Across the country, Americans are participating in special ceremonies or pausing privately to pray for those who died while serving this great Nation. Some of us had close personal ties to the men and women we honor today; all of us are bound to them by a lasting debt of gratitude. Today, we continue the Memorial Day tradition of expressing our appreciation for the veterans who died for a cause they considered more important than life itself. They did not serve in order to die; they served so that others might dwell in freedom. These veterans defended 103 STAT. 3047the lives of innocent people and helped to preserve a way of life—one that cherishes and protects the God-given rights of all. Their time on earth was well spent. On Memorial Day, we give thanks for the great blessings of freedom and peace and for the generations of Americans who have won them for us. We also pray for the same strength and moral resolve demonstrated by these hallowed veterans, as well as for the true and lasting peace found in a world where liberty and justice prevail. In respect and recognition of those Americans to whom we pay tribute today, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved on May 11, 1950 (64 Stat. 158], has requested the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe each Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace and designating a period on that day when the people of the United States might unite in prayer. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Memorial Day, May 29, 1989, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11 o’clock in the morning of that day as a time to unite in prayer. I urge the press, radio, television, and all other information media to cooperate in this observance. I also direct all appropriate Federal officials and request the Governors of the several States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff until noon during this Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control, and I request the people of the United States to display the flag at half-staff from their homes on this day for the customary forenoon period. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5986 May 24, 1989 National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the USS IOWA By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5986 of May 24, 1989 National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the USS IOWA By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each day, on land, at sea, and in the air, the men and women of the United States Armed Forces stand watch. They keep a constant vigil for our security and for the peace and freedom with which we have been blessed. Theirs is an awesome responsibility. Our soldiers, sailors, and airmen are not only indispensable pillars of our national defense, but also visible symbols of our commitment to the principles of liberty, self-determination, and democratic government. 103 STAT. 3048 On the world’s oceans, even the routine of daily operation is not without substantial hazard for our sailors and marines. The fallen crew members of the USS IOWA understood the risks they would face while serving our country, yet they chose to accept them. They were patriots and professionals. The people of the United States will long remember the 47 young men killed by the tragic explosion on board the USS IOWA. We shall re-member them for their bravery and selflessness, just as we remember the many honored veterans who have gone before them. They served this country with pride and purpose, and we must never forget the sacrifices they made for our sake. In solemn recognition of the valiant crew members of the USS IOWA who lost their lives on April 10, 1989, and in order to extend to their families the American people’s heartfelt sympathy, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 247, has designated Memorial Day, May 29, 1989, as the “National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the USS IOWA.” House Joint Resolution 247 also authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Monday, May 29, 1989, as the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the USS IOWA. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5987 May 24, 1989 National Safe Boating Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5987 of May 24, 1989 National Safe Boating Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The lure of the open water attracts increasing numbers of Americans to the scenic waterways of our country each year. Recreational boating has become one of this Nation’s most popular leisure-time activities. It is estimated that more than 70 million Americans will take to the water this year to enjoy fishing, hunting, waterskiing, cruising, sailing, and other activities involving the use of a boat. Unfortunately, an improperly handled boat can be a dangerous or even deadly instrument. More than one thousand persons die each year on our country’s lakes, rivers, streams, oceans, and bays. National Safe Boating Week is proclaimed, therefore, as an appeal to all Americans to respect the marine environment and to operate watercraft in a safe and prudent manner. Boating remains one of the least regulated transportation activities, making it imperative that all pilots be familiar with safe operating pro-103 STAT. 3049cedures as well as the rules and courtesies of the waterways. Because safe boating is not a simple proposition and because there is much in-formation every operator needs to know before going out on the water, the theme of the 1989 National Safe Boating Week is “Know Before You Go.” All boaters, especially those who operate small vessels for fishing, hunting, and other sports, need to know the craft they are using and the environment in which they will be operating. Most important, all boaters should know their own personal limitations and responsibilities so they do not lead themselves and others into situations beyond their skill or physical endurance. The majority of boating accidents are the result of pilot error; ignorance and intoxication are major threats to safety. Boaters should be aware that operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not only dangerous and irresponsible, but also a Federal offense punishable by substantial civil and criminal penalties. Those using watercraft must be well-informed, sober, and prepared to deal with hazardous situations. Safe boating is the responsibility of everyone who uses America’s waterways. Let us all join with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, the U.S. Power Squadrons, the American Red Cross Water Safety Program, and the other member organizations of the National Safe Boating Council in making National Safe Boating Week the start of a major campaign to educate boaters to “know before they go.” In recognition of the need for boating safety, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved June 4, 1958 (36 U.S.C. 161], as amended, authorized and requested the President to proclaim annually the week commencing on the first Sunday in June as National Safe Boating Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning June 4, 1989, as National Safe Boating Week. I also invite the Governors of the States, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa and the Mayor of the District of Columbia to provide for the observance of this week. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5988 June 7, 1989 Flag Day and National Flag Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5988 of June 7, 1989 Flag Day and National Flag Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation While the American flag has changed through the years, the principles for which it stands have not. The Stars and Stripes were adopted as our Nation’s emblem on June 14, 1777, when the delegates to the Continental Congress resolved “that 103 STAT. 3050the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” This design captured the character of our fledgling Nation—while each State retained its distinct identity, all were united in the struggle to secure America’s freedom and independence. The stars portraying the United States as a new constellation conveyed the shining promise of this land of liberty and opportunity. Over the years, as more States were formed and added to the Union, the flag changed in appearance. Today, it boasts 50 stars, each representing one of the 50 States. What time and history have not altered are the ideals celebrated by the Stars and Stripes: America’s dedication to individual liberty and her respect for the God-given rights of all men. The flag’s brilliant colors continue to reflect the diversity of the American people, while its tightly woven fabric recalls our national unity. As our national emblem, the flag should be treated with reverence. Our regard for the flag is a measure of our respect for the men and women who devoted their lives to this noble experiment in self-government; for the veterans who have carried Old Glory into battle; and for the pioneers who have carried it across the continent, to the ends of the earth, and even into apace. When we turn to the flag with head held high and hand over heart, we give due honor to those who have fashioned and defended the great Republic for which it stands. It is our solemn duty to ensure that the Stars and Stripes remain a symbol of a land that is good and free. We have a responsibility to ensure that generations yet unborn will be able to lift the flag with the same pride and sense of purpose as those who carried it at Yorktown, Gettysburg, Iwo Jima, and in every campaign for peace and liberty around the world. On Flag Day, and during National Flag Week, let us rededicate ourselves to the ideals of our forebears, so that our own children and grandchildren can always look to Old Glory as the emblem of “one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved August 3, 1949 (63 Stat. 492), designated June 14 of each year as Flag Day and requested the President to issue an annual proclamation calling for its observance and for the display of the flag of the United States on all government buildings. The Congress also requested the President, by joint resolution approved June 9, 1966 (60 Stat. 194), to issue annually a proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as National Flag Week and calling upon all citizens of the United States to display the flag during that week. NOW. THEREFORE, 1, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim June 14, 1989, as Flag Day and the week beginning June 11 as National Flag Week. I direct the appropriate officials of the government to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings during that week. I urge all Americans to ob-serve Flag Day, June 14, and Flag Week by flying the Stars and Stripes from their homes and other suitable places. I also urge the American people to celebrate those days from Flag Day through Independence Day, also set aside by the Congress (89 Stat. 211), as a time to honor America by having public gatherings and ac-103 STAT. 3051tivities at which they can honor their country in an appropriate manner, including publicly reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5989 June 9, 1989 Father’s Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5989 of June 9, 1989 Father’s Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation By tradition, the third Sunday in June is designated Father’s Day. Each year, we Americans observe this special day with renewed appreciation for the many gifts fathers bestow upon their children and the Nation. When a father cradles his first child in his arms he knows that he holds the wonder of life itself. In that tender moment, he becomes aware of the endless rewards and awesome responsibilities of father-hood. A father sees the future not as some distant time and remote concern, but as the place in history where his children will dwell. He thus regards the world with a profound sense of stewardship, taking active interest in the course of current events and pursuing every endeavor as an investment in his children’s well-being. Though their gratitude may often go unspoken, children long remember their father’s affection, hard work, and generosity. The simple joys of dad’s piggyback rides, patient coaching, and countless little treats and surprises are memories that a child cherishes forever. What teenage girl who has winced at her father’s scrutiny of her prom date, what boy who has rolled his eyes at dad’s familiar lecture on driving carefully, has not also recognized these paternal “offenses” as signs of love and concern? Most children, however, do not fully appreciate their father’s concerns and sacrifices until they have children of their own. A father will carry the weight of the world on his shoulders for his family, but he will also leave the world and its distractions behind when his children need an attentive listener or another player in a game of catch. Though he may be worried about everything from a sick baby to the cost of shoes, his children are touched only by his quiet strength and faith in God. Fathers also provide an example of discipline, concern, and commitment. Children learn from their fathers that unconditional love is the foundation of a family and that it cannot exist apart from respect, consideration, faithfulness, and responsibility. A father, in shaping the character of his children, helps to shape the character of our Nation. 103 STAT. 3052 While we have ample opportunity and infinite reasons throughout the year to express respect and gratitude for our dads, Father’s Day enables us to recognize them in a special way. On this day, let us give thanks for and to our Nation’s fathers. They have surely earned a place of honor in our hearts and prayers. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, in accordance with a joint resolution of the Congress approved April 24, 1972 (30 U.S.C. 142a), do hereby proclaim Sunday, June 18, 1989, as Father’s Day. I invite the States and communities and people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies as a mark of appreciation and abiding affection for their fathers. I direct government officials to display the flag of the United States on ail Federal Government buildings, and I urge all Americans to display the flag at their homes and other suitable places on that day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5990 June 14, 1989 Baltic Freedom Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5990 of June 14, 1989 Baltic Freedom Day, 1909 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Fifty years ago on August 23, 1939, the foreign ministers of the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany signed the infamous Molotov-Ribbentrop pact. The secret protocols to this treaty condemned the independent Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to the foreign domination they still endure today. Less than 1 year after the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact, the Soviet Union invaded the three Baltic Republics and imposed a regime antithetical to the ideas of national sovereignty and individual liberty. The suffering of the Baltic people was exacerbated when Nazi forces drove through these states during the beginning of the Nazi-Soviet War and established a brutal administration. When the Red Army recaptured the Baltic States during World War II, it reinstituted a reign of terror under the Soviet secret police. Hundreds of thousands of innocent men, women, and children were deported to Siberia; thousands of others perished in armed resistance to the attack upon their national independence and individual rights. By the end of World War n, the Baltic States had lost 20 percent of their population. Since their forcible annexation by the Soviet Union in 1940, the people of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have suffered political oppression, religious persecution, and repression of their national consciousness. Their cultural heritage has been denigrated and suppressed, and russification has threatened their survival as distinct ethnic groups. An aggressive program of industrialization has posed hazards to their health as well as the environment. Members of the clergy and lay religious 103 STAT. 3053leaders have been systematically harassed and imprisoned for activities deemed unacceptable by the authorities. However, half a century of repression has not broken the spirit of the Baltic peoples. Today, their longing and hopes for liberty remain strong. Hundreds of thousands of Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian men and women have publicly demonstrated their desire for freedom and democracy, calling for national autonomy and control over their own affairs. The future looks brighter today than at any other time in the Baltic States’ post-war experience. The undeniable voice of Baltic people is being heard. Some religious shrines—desecrated by the Communist government and used to house concerts, artwork, and even a museum of atheism—have been returned to the churches. Members of the clergy have been allowed to take up their pastoral duties. The unique languages, national flags, and patriotic songs of the three countries have been restored. Some political prisoners have been released. These are important steps, but justice demands that more be taken. Recent improvements in human rights practices by the ruling Communist officials are not complete, nor have they been institutionalized. The people of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia both demand and deserve lasting guarantees of their fundamental rights. The Government of the United States does not and will not recognize the unilateral incorporation by force of arms of the Baltic States into the Soviet Union. Of this observance of Baltic Freedom Day, we ex-press our solidarity with them and call upon the Soviet Union to listen to their calls for freedom and self-determination. By Senate Joint Resolution 63, the Congress has designated June 14, 1988, as “Baltic Freedom Day” and has requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event. NOW. THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH. President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim June 14, 1989, as Baltic Freedom Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate remembrances and ceremonies and to reaffirm their commitment to principles of liberty and freedom for all oppressed people. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5991 June 15, 1989 National Grasslands Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5991 of June 15, 1989 National Grasslands Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation We Americans have been blessed with a fertile land of unparalleled beauty. It is the source of much of our country’s strength and wealth. 103 STAT. 3054The great sweep of grasslands that crosses the continent—beginning below the border of Mexico and stretching into central Canada—is an ecological treasure. Nearly 4,000,000 acres of grasslands, located in 11 States across the United States, are public property. These national grasslands constitute an invaluable resource for the American people. Archeologists, anthropologists, and rangeland ecologists have discovered enormous potential for scientific research in them. Careful management has made them a model of successful conservation policies and multiple-use of land. It has also enhanced public appreciation for the natural resources they contain. Throughout the national grasslands, innovative agricultural techniques—as well as sustained-yield management of oil, gas, timber, fish, wildlife, and forage for livestock—are being developed. The national grasslands are home to a variety of plants, soils, minerals, and animals not found elsewhere. The lands are also a source of employment and economic stability for rural Americans, who benefit from the opportunities they provide in livestock grazing, energy development, tourism, and recreation. Publicly owned and beneficial to all Americans, the national grass-lands are a proud portion of our natural heritage. This week, let us renew our appreciation for them. Let us also remember our responsibility—as individuals and as a Nation—to cherish and protect the environment. In recognition of the value of the national grasslands, the Congress, by Public Law 100–664, has designated the week of June 18 through June 24, 1989, as “National Grasslands Week” and has requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week. NOW, THEREFORE, L GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim June 18 through June 24, 1989, as National Grasslands Week and call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5992 June 16, 1989 National Scleroderma Awareness Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5992 of June 16, 1989 National Scleroderma Awareness Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each year, thousands of Americans suffer from a rare but serious disease known as scleroderma. We must call national attention to this mysterious ailment and the ongoing efforts to find a cure for it. Scleroderma, which literally means “hard skin,” is a painful and debilitating connective tissue disease characterized by excessive deposits of 103 STAT. 3055collagen in the skin. While the hallmark of this disease is skin thickening, scleroderma can affect other organs of the body, such as the stomach, lungs, heart, or kidneys. Although the disease can strike at any age, it usually affects people in their most productive years, and women more frequently than men. New research findings and new approaches to diagnosis and treatment are being developed to combat scleroderma. Studies on scleroderma include investigations into various causes of the disease, research on vascular alterations and regulation of collagen synthesis, and development of diagnostic probes. Such studies may lead to new and improved treatments that will effectively eliminate the disease itself. In order for this work to continue and in order to take advantage of the knowledge we have already gained, public awareness of scleroderma and of the importance of scientific research must be increased. The Federal Government and private voluntary organizations are thus working together to promote education and research on scleroderma. To enhance public understanding of scleroderma and to recognize the important efforts to combat this disease, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 274, has designated the week beginning June 11, 1989, as “National Scleroderma Awareness Week” and has authorized and re-quested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this occasion. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning June 11, 1989, as National Scleroderma Awareness Week. I urge the people of the United States and educational, philanthropic, scientific, and medical organizations and professionals to participate in activities designed to further public awareness of the causes and treatment of scleroderma. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5993 June 19, 1989 National Lighthouse Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5993 of June 19, 1989 National Lighthouse Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Lighthouses, the buildings whose solitary beacons have helped guide countless ships through the perils of fog and darkness, are a cherished part of our Nation’s heritage. These impressive structures have long symbolized safety, vigilance, and faithfulness. Often isolated and repeatedly tested by the ravages of storm and sea, lighthouses are also monuments to the courage and determination of the people who built them and the keepers who have maintained them. Lighthouses claim an honored place in the maritime history of the United States. They have served as navigational aids indicating land-103 STAT. 3056fall, marking dangerous reefs, and identifying harbor entrances. Today, approximately 750 lighthouses remain in the United States, standing along the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf Coasts and throughout the Great Lakes, More than half of them are still used for navigation. On August 7, 1989, we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Lighthouse Act by our Nation’s first President, George Washington. The Lighthouse Act established the Federal Government’s role in the support, maintenance, and repair of these unique structures and commissioned the first Federal lighthouse. By the end of this year, the United States Coast Guard will have completed the automation of all lighthouses it currently operates, bringing an end to the proud and colorful era of manned lighthouses. In cooperation with affected communities and concerned organizations, the Coast Guard is working to preserve the remaining structures and to educate the public on the role of lighthouses in our history and culture. These groups have succeeded in having more than 200 lighthouses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In recognition of the historic value of our Nation’s lighthouses and the ongoing efforts to preserve them so that they might be opened to and enjoyed by the public, the Congress, by Public Law 100–622, has designated August 7, 1989, as “National Lighthouse Day” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim August 7, 1989, as National Lighthouse Day. I call upon 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 nineteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5994 June 23, 1989 United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5994 of June 23, 1989 United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of our Nation’s most effective voluntary organizations: the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the civilian component of the U.S. Coast Guard. During the past 50 years, its members have helped to ensure the safety of those Americans who participate in water-related activities. Dedicated to promoting safe, efficient vessel operation and increased knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing boating, the Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a variety of public education programs. It provides boating safety instruction from kindergarten to the college level, as well as a special course for physically 103 STAT. 3057challenged boaters. The Auxiliary also performs courtesy marine examinations of safety equipment on recreational boats. Through its support of the Cooperative Charting Program conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Ocean Survey, the Coast Guard Auxiliary assists in the updating of nautical charts. Auxiliary members also assist in search and rescue operations on the high seas or other navigable waters, even at the risk of their own safety. As the popularity of recreational boating and other water-related activity increases, the voluntary efforts of the more than 35,000 members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will become even more important. In recognition of the generosity, concern, and personal sacrifices of the members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 111, has designated June 23, 1989, as “United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Day” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim June 23, 1989, as United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5995 June 30, 1389 National Literacy Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5995 of June 30, 1389 National Literacy Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Henry Peter Brougham once observed, “Education makes people easy to lead, but difficult to drive; easy to govern, but impossible to en-slave.” Literacy, as the foundation of education, is essential to a truly free people. The ability to read and comprehend the written word and to express our own ideas effectively is vital to understanding and participating in democratic government. Every American should be able to read the Constitution and other great works that have shaped our life as a Nation; each of us should also be able to convey informed opinions about issues and events that affect our families and communities. Literacy means more than the ability to read and write, however; it is the tool that enables us to learn from the past and prepare for the future; it is the vital characteristic of a work force that has the skills our jobs require and the ability to compete in a rapidly advancing global economy; it is also the rich legacy of families that pass on the love of learning from generation to generation. Literacy is not simply a basic skill, but a key that opens the door to the realm of ideas and enables one to participate more fully in the world around us. 103 STAT. 3058 Tragically, however, millions of Americans suffer from illiteracy. These individuals do not have the basic skills they need to function effectively in school, in the workplace, and in other daily activities. The impact of illiteracy is evident in our prisons and juvenile facilities, in unemployment and welfare lines, as well as among school dropouts and students at risk because their families cannot support their efforts to learn. We also witness the effects of illiteracy on businesses that have difficulty finding skilled and productive workers. America is confronting the need for greater literacy. Innovative programs have been launched not only by Federal, State, and local government, but also by hundreds of businesses and corporations, the media, religious groups, and community organizations. Hundreds of thousands of professional educators and concerned volunteers are joining together nationwide to help their neighbors learn to read. To recognize these ongoing efforts and to encourage even greater commitment to the fight against illiteracy, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 96, has designated July 2, 1989. as “National Literacy Day” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. NOW, THEREFORE, L GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 2, 1989, as National Literacy Day. 1 call upon the people of the United States, government officials, educators, and volunteers to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5996 July 6, 1989 Captive Nations Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5996 of July 6, 1989 Captive Nations Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each July, we Americans celebrate our Nation’s independence and the blessings of self-government. As we give thanks for the rights and freedoms that citizens of this Nation have enjoyed for more than 200 years, we also recall our obligation to speak out for oppressed peoples around the world. We thus pause during Captive Nations Week to remember in a special way those peoples who suffer from foreign domination and from ideologies that are inimical to the ideas of national sovereignty and individual liberty. Today, the leaders of the Soviet Union and other Communist governments are discovering that the voices of those who long for freedom and self-determination cannot be silenced. Around the world, men and women in captive nations are calling for recognition of their basic 103 STAT. 3059human rights. Their calls—the undeniable expression of just aspirations—are beginning to be heard. In Afghanistan, the nightmarish years of Soviet occupation are over, and the Afghan people’s demand for self-determination is drawing closer to realization. Unfortunately, a decisive end to the Afghans’ long ordeal remains elusive while a puppet regime in Kabul continues the proxy devastation of their war-ravaged homeland. In Africa, the people of Angola have a real chance to find peace after years of violent struggle against the ruling Marxist-Leninist regime. Our hopes for national reconciliation in Angola will remain tempered, how-ever, as long as armed Cuban mercenaries continue to stalk the forests and veldt of that land and other countries on the African continent. Communist expansionism has been frustrated in Southeast Asia, and today there is new hope that the people of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam will regain some day their long-denied political and religious freedom. Such hope has also returned for many of our neighbors to the south. In Nicaragua and other Latin American nations, popular resistance to attempts at repression by local dictators—as well as resistance to political and military interference from Cuba and the Soviet Union— has proved to be formidable. In Eastern Europe, even as we see rays of light in some countries, we must recognize that brutal repression continues in other parts of the region, including the persecution of ethnic and religious minorities. This week, we recall with deep sadness the infamous Molotov-Ribbentrop pact between Nazi Germany and the U.S.S.R. that doomed Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to dismemberment and foreign domination. The United States refuses to accept the subsequent incorporation by the Soviet Union of the Baltic States during World War II. Since their forcible annexation in 1940, the people of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have faced political oppression, religious persecution, and repression of their national consciousness. But decades of oppression have not broken the great spirit of the Baltic people and other victims of Soviet domination. Hundreds of thousands of men and women around the world continue to demonstrate publicly their desire for liberty and democratic government, demanding freedom of speech, assembly, and movement, as well as the freedom to practice their religious beliefs without fear of persecution. Their voices are being heard; there have been improvements in human rights practices by the ruling regimes in many of these countries. But justice demands that more positive steps be taken. The fundamental rights and dignity of individuals must be recognized in law and respect-ed in practice; the peoples living in captive nations not only ask for but are entitled to lasting protection of their God-given rights. The United States shall continue to call upon all governments and states to uphold the letter and the spirit of the United Nations Charter and the Helsinki Final Act until freedom and independence have been achieved for all captive nations. Affirming ail Americans’ determination to keep faith with those who are denied their fundamental rights, the Congress, by Joint Resolution 103 STAT. 3060approved July 17, 1059 (73 Stat. 212), has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation designating the third week in July of each year as “Captive Nations Week,” NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning July 16, 1989, as Captive Nations Week. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities, and I urge them to reaffirm their devotion to the aspirations of all peoples for justice, self-determination, and liberty. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH 5997 July 6, 1969 To Amend the Generalized System of Preferences By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5997 of July 6, 1969 To Amend the Generalized System of Preferences By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. Pursuant to section 504(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 [the 1974 Act) (19 U.S.C. 2464(a)(1)). the President may withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of the duty-free treatment afforded under the Generalized System of Preferences
(GSP)with respect to any article or any country upon consideration of the factors set forth in sections 501 and 502(c) of the 1974 Act (19. U.S.C. 2461 and 2462(c)). Pursuant to section 504(c)(5) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2464(c)(5)), a country that has not been treat-ed as a beneficiary developing country with respect to an eligible article may be redesignated with respect to such article if imports of such article from such country did not exceed the limitations in section 504(c)(1) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2464(c)(1)) (after application of section 504(c)(2) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2464(c)(2))) during the preceding calendar year. 2. Pursuant to section 504(a)(1) of the 1974 Act, after taking into ac-count the factors set forth in section 501 of the 1974 Act, I have determined that it is appropriate to withdraw the duty-free treatment afford-ed under the GSP to imports from all designated beneficiary developing countries of the cigarette leaf tobacco provided for in subheading 2401.20.40 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States [HTS], Further, I have determined, pursuant to section 504(c)(5) of the 1974 Act, that a certain country should be redesignated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to a specific previously designated eligible article. This country had been previously excluded from benefits of the GSP with respect to such eligible article pursuant to section 504(c)(1) of the 1974 Act. 3. Section 201(a) of the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement Implementation Act of 1988 (the Implementation Act) [Public Law No. 100–449, 102 Stat. 1851] authorizes the President to proclaim such modifications or continuance of existing duties, such continuance of existing 103 STAT. 3061duty-free or excise treatment, and such additional duties, as the President determines are necessary or appropriate to carry out Article 401 of the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement (including the schedule of duty reductions with respect to goods originating in the territory of Canada set forth in Annexes 401.2 and 401.7). 4. Pursuant to section 201(a) of the Implementation Act, I have determined that it is necessary to provide for the continued staged reduction in duties on certain tobacco for goods originating in the territory of Canada. 5. Section 604 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2483} authorizes the President to embody in the HTS the substance of the provisions of that Act, of other acts affecting import treatment, and of actions taken thereunder. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, including but not limited to Title V and section 604 of the 1974 Act, and section 201 of the Implementation Act:
(1)In order to withdraw the duty-free treatment afforded under the GSP to certain cigarette leaf tobacco and in order to reflect that a country should no longer be treated as ineligible for benefits of the GSP with respect to a previously eligible article, the HTS is modified as provided in Annex 1 to this Proclamation.
(2)In order to provide for the continued staged reductions on Canadian goods in particular HTS subheadings (as established in Annex I to this Proclamation), effective with respect to goods originating in the territory of Canada which are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the dates specified in Annex II to this Proclamation, the rate of duty in the HTS set forth in the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn followed by the symbol “CA” in parentheses for each of the HTS subheadings enumerated in such Annex II shall be deleted and the rate of duty provided in such Annex inserted in lieu thereof.
(3)Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive orders in-consistent with the provisions of this Proclamation are hereby superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
(4)The amendments made by Annex 1 of this Proclamation shall be effective with respect to articles both:
(i)imported on or after January 1, 1976, and
(ii)entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date that is 2 days after the publication of this Proclamation in the **Federal Register**.11 Editorial note: Published in the Federal Register of July 11, 1989.
(5)The amendments made by Annex II of this Proclamation shall be effective with respect to goods originating in the territory of Canada which are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the dates specified in such Annexes. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and 103 STAT. 3062of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH ANNEX I *Notes:* 1. Bracketed matter la Included to assist in the understanding of proclaimed modifications. 2. The following supersedes matter now in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). The subheadings and superior descriptions are set forth in columnar format, and material in such columns is inserted in the columns of the HTS designated “Heading/Subheading”, “Article Description”, “Rates of Duty 1-General”. “Rates of Duty 1-Special”. and “Rates of Duty 2”, respectively. *Effective as to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date that is 2 days after the publication of this Proclamation in the Federal Register.* Subheading 2401.20.40 is superseded by: [Unmanufactured tobacco…:] [Tobacco, …:] [Not threshed…:] [Other:] “Not containing wrapper tobacco, or not containing over 35 percent wrapper tobacco: 2401.20 30 Cigarette leaf 44.1¢/kg + 92.9¢/kg on wrapper tobacco content Free (E,IL) 39.6¢/kg + 83.6¢/kg on wrapper tobacco content
(CA)$1.10/kg + $5.35/kg on wrapper tobacco content 2401.20.50 Other, including cigar leaf 44.1¢/kg + 92.9¢/kg on wrapper tobacco content Free (A,E,IL) 38.6¢/kg + 63.6¢/kg on wrapper tobacco content
(CA)$1.10/kg + $5.35/kg on wrapper tobacco content” Conforming change: General note 3(c)(ii)(D) to the HTS is modified by deleting “2401.20.40 Brazil” ANNEX II *Effective with respect to good originating in the territory of Canada which are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the dates set forth in the following tabulation,* For each of the following subheadings created by Annex I of this Proclamation, the rate of duty in the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn in the HTS that is followed by the symbol “CA” in parentheses is deleted and the following rates of duty inserted in lieu thereof on the date specified below. HTSSubheading January 1, 1990 January 1, 1991 January 1, 1992 January 1, 1993 2401.20.30 35.2¢/kg + 74 3¢/ kg on wrapper tobacco content 30.8¢/kg + 65¢/ kg on wrapper tobacco content 26.4¢/kg + 55.7¢/ kg on wrapper tobacco content 22¢kg + 46.4¢/ kg on wrapper tobacco content 103 STAT. 3063 HTSSubheading January 1, 1990 January 1, 1991 January 1, 1992 January 1, 1993 2401.20 50 35.2¢/kg + 74.3¢/ kg on wrapper tobacco content 30.8¢/kg + 65¢/ kg on wrapper tobacco content 26.4¢/kg + 55.7¢/ kg on wrapper tobacco content 22¢/kg + 46.4¢/ kg on wrapper tobacco content January 1, 1994 January 1, 1995 January 1, 1996 January 1, 1997 January 1, 1998 17.6¢/kg + 37.1¢/kg on wrapper tobacco content. 13.2¢/kg + 27.6¢/kg on wrapper tobacco content 8.8¢/kg + 18.5¢/ kg on wrapper tobacco content 4.4¢/kg + 9.2¢/ kg on wrapper tobacco content Free 17.6¢/kg + 37.1¢/kg on wrapper tobacco content. 13.2¢/kg + 27.8¢/kg on wrapper tobacco content 8.8¢/kg + 18.5¢/ kg on wrapper tobacco content 4.4¢/kg + 9.2¢/ kg on wrapper tobacco content Free 5998 July 7, 1989 National Day To Commemorate the Bicentennial of Bastille Day, the French Revolution, and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen. By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5998 of July 7, 1989 National Day To Commemorate the Bicentennial of Bastille Day, the French Revolution, and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On July 14, Americans will join the people of France in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the taking of the Bastille. As we commemorate the bicentennial of the French Revolution and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen, we celebrate the values that we share and our partnership in the quest for liberty and justice. The United States achieved its Independence with considerable assistance from France and from individual French citizens like the Marquis de Lafayette. Lafayette and other French soldiers who came to this country to fight alongside Americans during our Revolution supported the cause of freedom and individual liberty. Bidding farewell to the Continental Congress in 1783, Lafayette exclaimed: “May this great monument, raised to Liberty, serve as a lesson to the oppressor, and an example to the oppressed!” A few years later, the significance of his words would be fully revealed. On July 14, 1789, the people of France stormed the despised Bastille prison in Paris, marking the beginning of their own struggle against tyranny. Shortly thereafter, the National Assembly of France approved the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen. This historic document noted that “ignorance, neglect or contempt of human rights, are the sole causes of public misfortunes” and affirmed the concept of individual liberty. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen was not only adopted within the same year as the Congress approved our Bill of Rights, but also contained some of the same themes, including freedom of religion, freedom of the press, security in one’s property and person, and due process in courts of law. These documents proclaimed the in-103 STAT. 3064violability of human rights on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean and guaranteed them for future generations. As we celebrate the bicentennial of the French Revolution and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen, we note with pride that our two countries remain committed to the principles of individual liberty, equality, and representative government. Two centuries ago, the great American patriot Thomas Paine observed: “The Revolutions of America and France have thrown a beam of light over the world, which reaches into man,” Today, we rejoice in the fact that the bright promise of freedom not only continues to shine on both sides of the Atlantic, but also continues to grow stronger around the world. The Congress, by House joint Resolution 298, has designated July 14, 1989. as “National Day to Commemorate the Bastille Day Bicentennial,” and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 14, 1989. as a National Day to Commemorate the Bicentennial of Bastille Day, the French Revolution, and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and I urge them to renew their support for the just aspirations of all peoples who seek freedom and self-determination. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH **Editorial note:** For the President’s remarks of July 7.1969. on signing Proclamation 5998, see the *Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents* (vol. 25, p. 1038). 5999 July 20, 1989 Space Exploration Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5999 of July 20, 1989 Space Exploration Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Twenty years ago, on July 20, 1969, American astronauts landed on the Moon, changing forever our perception of the universe and our relation to it. That “giant leap for mankind,” a quarter of a million miles from Earth, was more than a triumph of human ingenuity, skill, and courage—it was a tribute to the indomitable American spirit. The lunar landing would not have been possible without the vision, determination, and technological genius that Americans, working together, have demonstrated throughout our Nation’s history. Like the Viking and Voyager missions, the space shuttle, and other programs that have since followed, the lunar landing gave compelling testimony to the faith and tenacity of the American people. It also reflected the extraordinary 103 STAT. 3065talent and dedication of men and women throughout the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the United States Armed Forces, the American aerospace industry, and educational institutions across the country. Those are qualities of which we are still very proud today. Three decades into our great adventure into space, we have learned more about our planet, the solar system, and the universe than was once imaginable. We have entered space for peaceful and scientific purposes; and, in the process, we have demonstrated what Americans can do when we put our will and our resources to work in pursuit of a worthy national goal. As a Nation, we have traveled hundreds of millions of miles in space, but we have only begun our journey. In the coming decades, we will continue to forge ahead, transforming dreams into reality. By the end of the century, Space Station Freedom—which we are developing in cooperation with our friends and allies—will create new opportunities for commerce and discovery and provide a base for further exploration of the infinite frontier of space. Two decades ago, the men of Apollo 11 began our journey into the uni-verse, taking with them our heartfelt prayers and our highest hopes. They opened a door that can never be closed and, in so doing, changed forever the course of human history. As we continue to follow the steps of those brave pioneers, wherever we travel, we will, like them, have come in peace for all mankind. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, 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 July 20, 1969, as Space Exploration Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 20th day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6000 July 26, 1980 Lyme Disease Awareness Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6000 of July 26, 1980 Lyme Disease Awareness Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, was first recognized In Lyme, Connecticut, in 1975. Seven years later, its cause, a spirochete or spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi, was discovered by a researcher at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Although the northeastern United States has the highest number of cases, Lyme disease has spread to more than 40 States. In 1988, there were more than 5.000 reported cases of Lyme disease, and it has been estimated that many more people have been infected with the disease. 103 STAT. 3066 Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of the deer tick, which inhabits primarily grasslands and wooded areas. Deer ticks are carried by several different animals including deer, cats, dogs, raccoons, and field mice. A common early symptom of Lyme disease is the appearance of a localized ring-shaped rash with a clearing in the center. Other signs may include flu-like symptoms such as fatigue, mild headache, body aches, and a slight fever. The chances of successful treatment with antibiotics are greatest in the early stages of the disease. Unfortunately, in many instances, early symptoms may go unnoticed or may never appear. In addition, because it can resemble other illnesses, Lyme disease is sometimes misdiagnosed. If not treated early, serious complications may develop that can affect the heart, nervous system, or joints. Lyme disease in pregnant women can result in miscarriages, stillbirths, and birth defects. To avoid deer ticks and reduce the chance of contracting Lyme disease, people who are going into wooded areas or tall grass should wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants and apply tick repellanl to their clothing. They should also thoroughly check for ticks upon returning indoors. The deer tick is smaller than a dog tick and is most likely to transmit Lyme disease in the nymphal stage when it is very tiny. Anyone bitten by a tick should watch for symptoms suggestive of Lyme disease and seek early medical treatment if they occur. Recognizing the widespread impact of Lyme disease and the need for research in this field, the National Institutes of Health is committed to finding better ways of identifying, preventing, and treating all tick-borne illnesses. To enhance public awareness of Lyme disease and its debilitating side effects, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 142, has designated the week beginning July 23, 1989, as “Lyme Disease Awareness Week” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this occasion. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning July 23, 1989, as Lyme Disease Awareness Week. I call upon all government agencies, health organizations, communications media, and people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate programs and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6001 July 28, 1989 National Week of Recognition and Remembrance for Those Who Served in the Korean War, 1989 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
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