Proclamation 6083.

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104 STAT. 5199 Proclamation 6083 of December 11, 1989 National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As we prepare to celebrate the holidays and rejoice in the promise of the new year, it is fitting that we pause to remember the perils of drinking and driving. Each year, traffic accidents caused by drunk and drugged driving claim the lives of thousands of Americans. Many others are seriously injured as a result of such incidents.

This week, we renew our commitment, as individuals and as a Nation, to keeping our roads and highways safe—not only during the holiday season, but throughout the year. In past years, programs and activities held in observance of National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week have proven to be effective in enhancing public awareness of the dangers of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These programs and activities have been organized by concerned citizens and business leaders, as well as by public officials at all levels of government.

Through candle-light vigils, safety campaigns, and voluntary efforts to provide rides from holiday parties, private citizens and business owners have helped focus greater attention on the problem of drunk and drugged driving. Governors, mayors, and other local officials have not only issued proclamations in observance of this week, but have also appointed special task forces to address the issue. The introduction of new drunk driving legislation in various States and the implementation of innovative law enforcement and detection programs have helped improve the safety of roads and highways across the country.

These successful voluntary efforts and coordinated governmental activities demonstrate how each and every American can join in the fight against drunk and drugged driving. Tragically, however, while we have made considerable progress in our efforts to reduce alcohol- and drug-impaired driving, approximately half of all fatal motor vehicle collisions continue to be alcohol-related. Some 80 percent of these accidents involve a legally intoxicated driver or pedestrian. These statistics mean that, during 1988, alcohol played a role in more than 23,000 traffic deaths.

The toll in terms of personal suffering and loss can never be measured. The observance of National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week reminds us of how much more we have to do in order to eliminate this senseless carnage of our Nation’s roads and highways. Each of us must recognize the grave dangers posed by drinking and driving, and we must refuse to tolerate it. We must also recognize that drugs—including prescribed medications and those purchased over-the-counter—can seriously impair one’s judgment and driving ability, whether taken alone or in combination with alcohol.

This week provides an opportunity for all Americans to become involved in the campaign against drunk and drugged driving. We can do so by supporting the work of local law enforcement officials and by demonstrating a sense of personal responsibility ourselves. We can en-104 STAT. 5200courage friends and neighbors who consume alcohol to do so in moderation; and when a friend or neighbor drinks, we can refuse to let him or her drive. We can also wear a safety belt whenever we are behind the wheel, and we can insist that passengers do the same.

In order to encourage more citizens to become involved in efforts to improve the safety of our Nation’s roads and highways, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 429, has designated the week of December 10 through December 16, 1989, as “National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of December 10 through December 16, 1989, as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week.

I ask each American to help improve the safety of our highways by refusing to tolerate drunk and drugged driving. I also call upon the Governors of the several States, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa, the chief officials of local governments, and the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of December, 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 Dec. 11, 1989, on signing Proclamation 6083, see the *Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents* (vol. 25, p. 1928). 6084 Wright Brothers Day, 1989 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6084 of December 14, 1989 Wright Brothers Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Less than a century ago, Orville and Wilbur Wright ushered in the age of modem aviation with the first sustained, manned flight in a mechanically propelled aircraft.

Although their flight lasted only 12 seconds and spanned only 120 feet over the windy beach at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, it began an exciting process of design, trial, and discovery that continues to this day. Today, as we recall the historic events of that cold, windy December afternoon in 1903, we also celebrate the tremendous progress in aviation that has been made during the past 86 years. Advances in air transportation have linked nations and continents, bringing the peoples of the world ever closer together.

Man has journeyed into space, and American astronauts have walked on the moon. Now we are shaping further plans for manned space flight beyond Earth’s orbit and into the solar system. 104 STAT. 5201 By the end of this year, Americans will have used commercial aircraft more than 475 million times to travel around the country and around the world. Only 86 years after the Wright brothers took to the skies with their bold yet tentative flight, we are able to travel millions of miles with confidence and ease.

On Wright Brothers Day, we salute all the courageous pioneers who, with vision and determination, have made these great advances possible. In so doing, they have not only helped make American aviation a model for the world but also led the way to the exploration of our universe. The Congress, by a joint resolution approved December 17, 1963 (77 Stat. 402; 36 U.S.C. 169). has designated the 17th day of December of each year as “Wright Brothers Day” and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation inviting the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

NOW, THEREFORE. I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 17, 1989, as Wright Brothers 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 fourteenth day of December, 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 6085 Earth Day, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6085 of January 3, 1990 Earth Day, 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The world’s natural resources sustain not only the economic and social development of nations, but the entire spectrum of life on Earth.

In our natural surroundings, we find breathtaking beauty and order—reflections of the magnificent designs of our Creator. Environmental problems, on the other hand, reveal the tragic consequences of our failure to cherish and protect these wonderful gifts. Twenty years ago, on January 1, 1970, then-President Nixon signed the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 into law. This legislation signalled our Nation’s growing concern about the state of the environment and set forth important Federal policy goals.

Today, another decade is unfolding before us—the third since America’s strengthened commitment to protecting our natural resources. As we enter the 1990s. it is fitting that we pause once again to assess the state of our environment. Tremendous progress has been made during the past 20 years in addressing environmental problems, yet great challenges remain. Many scientists are concerned that a buildup of certain gases in the atmosphere may cause significant climate changes with serious, widespread 104 STAT. 5202consequences, and there is growing evidence that the stratospheric ozone layer is gradually being depleted.

Problems such as acid rain, deforestation, ocean pollution, and the improper disposal of toxic wastes also pose threats to the health of our planet. That is why, as we welcome the promise of a new decade, we must strengthen and renew our commitment to environmental protection. While some of the challenges before us have changed, our responsibilities are the same today as those recognized 20 years ago. As a nation, we must acknowledge that our environment and economy are interdependent.

We must also go beyond the traditional regulatory role of government and continue to seek solutions that embrace all sectors of society in preventing pollution and ecological damage before they occur. The first Earth Day helped increase dramatically public awareness of ecological issues. Across the country, millions of people rallied to express their concerns about pollution and to learn how they could help clean up and protect the environment. Thanks to the educational programs and volunteer programs established since then, many Americans now are more faithful stewards of our precious natural resources.

Today the United States is a leader in environmental protection. We have made important progress toward improving air quality through enforcement of the Clean Air Act, the phasing out of leaded gasoline, and more stringent fuel efficiency standards for automobiles. We have expanded our parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas. We have made major advances in protecting our lakes, rivers, and streams; and we have begun to clean up once-neglected toxic waste sites. The United States has also been a leader in the worldwide effort to study and address global climate change.

Through our participation in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, we are working to promote environmental safeguards not only at home but also abroad. Today we vow to press on with this vital work. On the day he signed the National Environmental Policy Act. President Nixon said the 1970s “must be the years when America pays its debt to the past by reclaiming the purity of its air, its waters, and our living environment.” Today I say the 1990s must be the years when we not only pay our debt to the past, but also fulfill our obligation to protect this earthly home for generations yet unborn.

To heighten public awareness of the need for active participation in the protection of the environment and to promote the formation of an international alliance that responds to global environmental concerns, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 159, 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 Sunday, April 22, 1990, as Earth Day.

I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities designed to promote greater understanding of ecological issues. I also ask the American people to rededicate themselves—in their practices as consumers and citizens—to protecting the environment. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety, and of 104 STAT. 5203the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth.

GEORGE BUSH **Editorial note**: For the President’s remarks of Jan. 3, 1990. on signing Proclamation 6085, see the *Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents* (vol. 26, p. 6). For the President’s remarks to participants in the Columbia River Gorge Earth Day 20 Rally, see the *Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents,* (vol. 26, p. 619). 6086 National Law Enforcement Training Week, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6086 of January 3, 1990 National Law Enforcement Training Week, 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our Nation’s law enforcement officers are entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining law and order in our communities and protecting the lives and property of their fellow Americans.

It is a tremendous responsibility, one that often entails great personal risk and sacrifice. Tragically, during the past 10 years alone, more than 1,500 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty. The selfless men and women who serve our Nation as law enforcement officers are on the front lines in the war against crime. As they work to fight illicit drug trafficking and other crimes, law enforcement officers are obligated to conduct their activities within the rule of law, ensuring the public safety while, at the same time, respecting the constitutional rights of private citizens.

Their success is made possible, in large part, by the knowledge and professionalism officers gain as a result of extensive training. Law enforcement training focuses on how officers can identify criminals and bring them to justice through improvements in administrative procedures, investigative methods, and technical capabilities. Scientific training in the use of computers, in ballistics, toxicology, auditing procedures, psychological profiling, and other disciplines has helped increase the accuracy and effectiveness of efforts to identify persons engaged in criminal conduct.

Recent advances in technology and the study of deoxyribonucleic acid

(DNA)have the potential to yield still more reliable means of identifying—beyond a doubt—the perpetrators of criminal acts. These exciting advances can also help law enforcement officers exonerate the innocent. Such sophisticated methods and technology are vital in the fight against today’s sophisticated, complex crime. By equipping officers with the knowledge and skills they need, law enforcement training helps them to protect our homes, businesses, and communities. This week, we recognize the dedicated men and women who provide this training, as well as the hardworking individuals who participate in it. The Congress, by Public Law 101–59, has designated the week of January 7, 1990, through January 13, 1990, as “National Law Enforcement Training Week” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week. 104 STAT. 5204 NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of January 7, 1990, through January 13, 1990, as National Law Enforcement Training Week. I urge the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate exhibits, ceremonies, and activities, including programs designed to heighten the awareness of young people of career opportunities in law enforcement and related disciplines. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6087 To Amend the Generalized System of Preferences Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6087 of January 5, 1990 To Amend the Generalized System of Preferences By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. Pursuant to section 502 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the 1974 Act) (19 U.S.C. 2462), and having due regard for the eligibility criteria set forth therein, I have determined that it is appropriate to designate Poland as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). 2. Section 604 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2483) authorizes the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (the HTS) the substance of the provisions of that Act, and of other Acts affecting import treatment, and actions 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 sections 502 and 604 of the 1974 Act, do proclaim that:

(1)General note 3(c)(ii)(A) to the HTS, listing those countries whose products are eligible for benefits of the GSP, is modified by inserting in alphabetical order in the list of independent countries “Poland”.

(2)Any provisions of previous proclamations and executive orders inconsistent with the provisions of this proclamation are hereby superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.

(3)The amendments made by 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 of publication of this proclamation in the Federal Register. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH 104 STAT. 5205 **Editorial note**: For the President’s remarks of Jan. 5, 1990. on signing Proclamation 6087. see the *Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents* (vol. 26, p. 19). For the text of the President’s letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, dated Jan. 5, 1990. on the granting of a special trade status within the GSP to Poland, see the *Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents,* (vol. 26, p. 21). 6088 Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6088 of January 9, 1990 Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As we observe a national holiday in honor of the birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we celebrate a life dedicated to the struggle for racial equality and justice. With determination, courage, and a firm commitment to nonviolence, Dr. King worked to free men and women throughout the United States from “the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination.” Martin Luther King, Jr., loved this country and firmly believed in the timeless ideal expressed in its Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Knowing that “a house divided against itself cannot stand,” Dr. King devoted his life to striving for racial unity and equality in the United States. He believed our Nation had strayed from the noble course set in our Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and he was determined to see that America remain faithful to the principles they enshrine. In his words and deeds, Martin Luther King, Jr., reminded all Americans of the stem admonition issued by Abraham Lincoln in 1858, when he warned the people of Edwardsville, Illinois, of the tragic consequences that continued tolerance of slavery could hold for the United States. President Lincoln, like great Americans of all generations, knew that our Nation’s strength lies in the conviction that every human being is of inestimable worth and that the only legitimate end of government is to protect the God-given rights of each individual. “Destroy this spirit,” Lincoln warned, “and you have planted the seeds of despotism at your own doors. Familiarize yourselves with the chains of bondage and you prepare your own limbs to wear them. Accustomed to trample on the rights of others, you have lost the genius of your own independence and become the fit subjects of the first cunning tyrant who rises among you.” Like President Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr., knew that the United States could not remain a free and great nation so long as the rights of any individual are denied. He knew that America’s promise of freedom and justice for all is rooted in the magnificent design of our Creator, and he knew that this promise must not be distorted or destroyed by bigotry and discrimination. Dr. King told us that he had a dream. We see now that it was not just a dream but a vision. Recalling the Proverb that states “where there is no vision, the people perish,” Dr. King shared with us his hope and 104 STAT. 5206foresight. He had “seen the promised land,” and he inspired each of us to view it with him. Today, even though many of the darkest “clouds of racial prejudice” have been dispersed, even though we are closer to that day when people “will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character,” we must continue working to promote racial unity and equal opportunity in the United States. This is our solemn duty— and it is the greatest honor we can give to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By Public Law 98–144, the third Monday in January of each year has been designated as a legal public holiday in honor of the “Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.” 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 Monday, January 15, 1990, as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety, 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 Jan. 9, 1990. on signing Proclamation 6088. see the *Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents* (vol. 26, p. 31). 6089 National Poison Prevention Week, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6089 of January 16, 1990 National Poison Prevention Week, 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since its inception 29 years ago, “National Poison Prevention Week” has encouraged the American people to take measures to prevent childhood poisonings. Today we know that this important public awareness campaign has helped save lives. According to data gathered by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately 450 children under 5 years of age died in 1961 after accidentally ingesting medicines or household chemicals. During 1987, the most recent year for which complete statistics are available, 31 deaths from accidental poisoning occurred among children—a 93 percent decrease. Efforts to promote public awareness, coupled with educational programs for parents and the use of child-resistant packaging, have played a major role in the reduction of poisoning deaths. Offering lifesaving advice and information over the telephone, the Nation’s Poison Control Centers have also helped prevent many serious injuries and deaths among children. While many tragic deaths have been prevented in recent years, we still have much work to do. Each year, more than half a million children are 104 STAT. 5207exposed to potentially poisonous medicines or household chemicals, as documented through calls to Poison Control Centers. More parents and grandparents must recognize their primary role in poison prevention. Accidental poisonings can be prevented if parents, grandparents, and other guardians keep medicines and household chemicals out of the reach of children. Adults should also be sure to store all potentially harmful substances in packages with child-resistant closures. These important messages are carried across the country by the Poison Prevention Week Council, a coalition of 36 national health, safety, and governmental organizations and agencies concerned with preventing childhood poisonings. The annual observance of “National Poison Prevention Week” provides a special opportunity for Poison Control Centers personnel, educators, pharmacists, and other health professionals to remind every American adult of the need to protect our little ones from accidental poisoning. To encourage the American people to learn more about the dangers of accidental poisonings and to take more preventative measures against them, the Congress, by joint resolution approved September 26, 1961 (75 Stat. 681), has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation designating the third week of March of each year as “National Poison Prevention Week.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning March 18, 1990, as National Poison Prevention Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this week by participating in appropriate programs and activities and by learning how to prevent accidental poisonings among children. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6090 National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6090 of January 19, 1990 National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, we affirm the sanctity of human life in all its stages. We recall that at the very beginning of our Nation, Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” are among the “unalienable Rights” with which all people are endowed by God. Similarly, our Constitution recognizes the sanctity of life by providing that no person shall be deprived of life without the due process of law. On this day, we thank God for the millions of Americans who work every day to affirm the sanctity of life: scientists who devote their lives to researching cures for disabling and deadly diseases; doctors and 104 STAT. 5208nurses who care for premature babies, the elderly, and the sick; those who inspire our youth to say “no” to drugs and “yes” to the full richness of life; and those who work to affirm the sanctity of life in our laws and public policy. We recall that when life is threatened, Americans respond energetically and quickly, as when disasters such as Hurricane Hugo or the Loma Prieta earthquake strike. In sorrow, we recall scenes that deny the sanctity of life: babies born addicted to drugs, lives shattered by drugs or alcohol, the elderly who are neglected, the disabled denied their full potential. We are also mindful that children, in particular, need special concern, care, and protection, both before and after birth. One of the key issues connected with the sanctity of life, abortion, has been a divisive issue in our Nation for many years. The prevalence of abortion in America today is a tragedy not only in terms of human lives lost, but also in terms of the values we hold dear as a Nation. We pray for a recognition that the principle of life’s sanctity should guide public policy on this question and others, just as moral principles should guide our individual lives. We pray also for wisdom and guidance as those with public responsibilities consider this question. We ask all levels of government and all sectors of society to promote policies to encourage alternatives such as adoption, and to extend policies that make adopting easier for families who want children and can provide a loving, supportive home for them, particularly for children with special needs. We hope for the day when devoted families who want to adopt will no longer be disappointed. On this day, we also thank God for the advances in medicine that have improved the care of unborn children in the womb and premature babies. These scientific advances reinforce the belief that unborn children are persons, entitled to medical care and legal protection. All stages of human life are precious; all demand recognition of their sanctity. Protection of human life is a reflection of our Nation’s most cherished principles. Let us then on this day speak for those who cannot speak and join with other Americans in reaffirming the sanctity of life. 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 Sunday, January 21, 1990, as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. I call upon all Americans to reflect on the sanctity of human life in all its stages and to gather in homes and places of worship to give thanks for the gift of life and to reaffirm our commitment of respect for life and the dignity of every human being. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6091 National Women and Girls in Sports Day, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

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