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104 STAT. 5314 Proclamation 6152 of June 29, 1990 To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences and for Other Purposes By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. Pursuant to Title V of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the 1974 Act) (19 U.S.C. 2461 *et seq*.), the President may designate specified articles provided for in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

(HTS)as eligible for preferential tariff treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences

(GSP)when imported from designated beneficiary developing countries. 2. Pursuant to section 504(c) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2464(c)), beneficiary developing countries, except those designated as least-developed beneficiary developing countries pursuant to section 504(c)(6) of the 1974 Act, are subject to limitations on the preferential treatment afforded under the GSP. Pursuant to section 504(c)(5) of the 1974 Act, a country that is no longer treated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to an eligible article may be redesignated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to such article if imports of such article from such country did not exceed the limitations in section 504(c)(1) (after application of paragraph (c)(2)) during the preceding calendar year. 3. Pursuant to section 504(c)(5) of the 1974 Act, I have determined that Brazil should be redesignated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to specified previously designated eligible articles. Brazil has been previously excluded from benefits of the GSP with respect to such eligible articles pursuant to section 504(c)(1) of the 1974 Act. 4. Section 503(c)(1) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(1)) provides that the President may not designate certain specified categories of import-sensitive articles as eligible articles under the GSP. Section 503(c)(1)(A) of the 1974 Act provides that textile and apparel articles that are subject to textile agreements are import-sensitive. Pursuant to sections 504(a) and 604 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2464(a) and 2463), I am acting to modify the HTS to remove from eligibility under the GSP those articles that have become subject to textile agreements and to make certain conforming changes in the HTS. 5. Pursuant to section 504(f) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2464(f)), in Proclamation No. 5805 of April 29, 1988 (53 FR 15785), the President terminated the preferential tariff treatment under the GSP for articles eligible for such treatment that are imported from Bahrain. In light of revised statistics provided by the World Bank on the per capita gross national product of Bahrain for calendar year 1985, I have determined that the previous determination in Proclamation No. 5805 that the per capita gross national product of Bahrain for calendar year 1985 exceeded the applicable limit under section 504(f) of the 1974 Act was erroneous, and the restrictions of section 504(f)(1) of the 1974 Act are therefore inapplicable to Bahrain. I have further determined, pursuant to sections 502(a) and

(c)of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2462(a) and (c)J, and having due regard for the eligibility criteria set forth therein, that it is appropriate to designate Bahrain as a beneficiary developing country 104 STAT. 5315for purposes of the GSP. Pursuant to section 502(a)(1) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2462(a)(1)), I have notified the House of Representatives and the Senate of this designation. 6. Pursuant to section 201(b) of the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement Implementation Act of 1968 (the Implementation Act) (Public Law 100–449, 102 Stat. 1851, 1855), the President in Proclamation No. 6142 of May 25, 1990 (55 FR 21835), implemented an accelerated schedule of duty elimination under the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement. I have determined that it is necessary to modify the HTS to correct a typographical error in Proclamation No. 8142. 7. Section 1204(b)(1)(C) of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (the 1988 Act) (19 U.S.C. 3004(b)(1)(C)) authorizes the President to proclaim such modifications to the HTS as are necessary or appropriate to implement such technical rectifications to the HTS as the President considers necessary. Pursuant to section 1204(b)(1)(C) of the 1988 Act, I have determined that certain technical rectifications to the HTS are necessary. 8. 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, 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 laws of the United States, including but not limited to Title V and section 604 of the 1974 Act, section 201(b) of the Implementation Act, and section 1204(b)(1)(C) of the 1988 Act, do proclaim that:

(1)In order to remove from eligibility under the GSP an article that has become subject to textile agreements, and to make certain conforming changes in the HTS, the HTS is modified as provided in Annex I to this proclamation. (2)(a) In order to terminate preferential tariff treatment under the GSP for an article imported from all designated beneficiary developing countries that has become subject to textile agreements, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for the HTS subheading enumerated in Annex 11(a) is modified by deleting the symbol “A,” in the parentheses.

(b)In order to provide preferential tariff treatment under the GSP to Brazil, which has been excluded from the benefits of the GSP for certain eligible articles imported from Brazil, and following my determination that a country not previously receiving such benefits should again be treated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to such articles, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for each of the HTS provisions enumerated in Annex 11(b) to this proclamation is modified:

(i)by deleting from such subcolumn for such HTS provisions the symbol “A*” in parentheses, and

(ii)by inserting in such subcolumn the symbol “A” in lieu thereof.

(3)In order to provide that Bahrain is treated as a designated beneficiary developing country and to provide that Brazil, which has not been treated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to specified eligible articles, should be redesignated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to such articles for purposes of the GSP, general note 3(c)(ii) to the HTS is modified as provided in Annex III to this proclamation. 104 STAT. 5316

(4)Effective with respect to goods originating in the territory of Canada which are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after May 1, 1990, for HTS subheading 1102.90.60, in the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn, strike the symbol “(CA)” and the duty rate preceding it, and in lieu thereof insert in the parentheses following the “Free” rate of duty the symbol “CA,” in alphabetical order.

(5)In order to provide for the continuation of previously proclaimed staged reductions on Canadian goods in the HTS provisions modified 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 IV to this proclamation, the rate of duty in the HTS that is followed by the symbol “CA” in parentheses set forth in the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for each of the HTS subheadings enumerated in such Annex shall be deleted and the rate of duty provided in such Annex inserted in lieu thereof.

(6)In order to make technical rectifications in particular provisions, the HTS is modified as set forth in Annex V to this proclamation.

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

(8)Except as provided for in paragraphs (4), (5), and

(6)of this proclamation, 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 July 1, 1990. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of June, 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 letter, dated June 29, 1990, to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on the designation of Bahrain as a beneficiary developing country, see the *Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents* (vol. 55, p. 1028). Annex I *Notes*: 1. Bracketed matter is 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 July 1, 1990*: Heading 5006.00.00 is superseded by: 104 STAT. 5317 “Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut: 5006.00.10 Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste 5% Free (A,E*,IL) 4%

(CA)40% 5006.00.90 Other 5% Free (E*,IL) 4%

(CA)40%” Annex II Modification in the HTS of an Article’s Preferential Tariff Treatment under the GSP *Effective as to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after July 1, 1990*:

(a)For HTS subheading 530e.90.00, in the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn, delete the symbol “A,” in parentheses.

(b)For the following HTS provisions, in the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn, delete the symbol “A*” and insert an “A” in lieu thereof: 2905.19.00 8408.10.00 8430.50.50 8527.31.40 2909.19.10 8408.20.90 8430.61.00 8547.90.00 2915.70.00 8408.90.90 8430.62.00 8708.10.00 2916.15.50 8409.91.92 8430.69.00 8708.21.00 2916.19.50 8409.91.99 8431.41.00 8708.29.00 2917.13.00 8409.99.91 8431.42.00 8708.31.50 2917.14.10 8409.99.92 8431.43.80 8708.39.50 2917.19.50 8411.91.90 8465.94.00 8706.40.10 2917.35.00 8411.99.90 8479.10.00 8708.40.20 2918.11.10 8421.23.00 8479.30.00 8708.40.50 3703.10.30 8421.31.00 8479.81.00 8708.50.50 3703.20.30 8429.19.00 8479.82.00 8708.50.80 3703.90.30 8429.40.00 8479.89.70 8708.60.50 4011.40.00 8429.51.50 8479.89.90 8708.60.80 4011.91.50 8429.52.50 8479.90.40 8708.70.80 4011.99.50 8429.59.50 8479.90.80 8708.00.50 4012.10.50 8430.10.00 8483.10.10 8708.91.50 7608.10.00 8430.20.00 8483.10.30 8708.93.50 7608.20.00 8430.31.00 8512.40.40 8716.90.50 7609.00.00 8430.39.00 8512.90.90 9303.30.40 8407.32.20 8430.41.00 8519.91.00 9508.00.00 8407.33.20 8430.49.80 8519.99.00 Annex III Modifications to General Note 3(c)(ii) of the HTS *Effective as to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after July 1, 1990*:

(a)General note 3(c)(ii)(A) is modified by adding “Bahrain” to the enumeration of independent countries.

(b)General note 3(c)(ii)(D) is modified—

(1)by deleting the following HTS provisions and the countries set opposite these provisions: 2905.19.00 Brazil 3703.90.30 Brazil 8408.90.90 Brazil 2909.19.10 Brazil 4011.40.00 Brazil 8409.91.92 Brazil 2915.70.00 Brazil 4011.91.50 Brazil 8409.91.99 Brazil 2916.15.50 Brazil 4011.99.50 Brazil 8409.99.91 Brazil 2916.19.50 Brazil 4012.10.50 Brazil 8409.99.92 Brazil 2917.13.00 Brazil 7608.10.00 Brazil 8411.91.90 Brazil 2917.14.10 Brazil 7608.20.00 Brazil 8411.99.90 Brazil 2917.19.50 Brazil 7609.00.00 Brazil 8421.23.00 Brazil 2917.35.00 Brazil 8407.32.20 Brazil 8421.31.00 Brazil 2910.11.10 Brazil 8407.33.20 Brazil 8429.19.00 Brazil 3703.10.30 Brazil 8408.10.00 Brazil 8429.40.00 Brazil 3703.20.30 Brazil 8408.20.90 Brazil 104 STAT. 5318 2905.19.00 Brazil 3703.90.30 Brazil 8408.90.90 Brazil 2909.19.10 Brazil 4011.40.00 Brazil 8409.91.92 Brazil 2915.70.00 Brazil 4011.91.50 Brazil 8409.91.99 Brazil 2916.15.50 Brazil 4011.99.50 Brazil 8409.99.91 Brazil 2916.19.50 Brazil 4012.10.50 Brazil 8409.99.92 Brazil 2917.13.00 Brazil 7608.10.00 Brazil 8411.91.90 Brazil 2917.14.10 Brazil 7608.20.00 Brazil 8411.99.90 Brazil 2917.19.50 Brazil 7609.00.00 Brazil 8421.23.00 Brazil 2917.35.00 Brazil 8407.32.20 Brazil 8421.31.00 Brazil 2910.11.10 Brazil 8407.33.20 Brazil 8429.19.00 Brazil 3703.10.30 Brazil 8408.10.00 Brazil 8429.40.00 Brazil 3703.20.30 Brazil 8408.20.90 Brazil

(2)by deleting the following countries opposite the following HTS provisions: 8407.34.20 Brazil 8527.11.11 Brazil 8700.90.50 Brazil Annex IV *Effective with respect to goods originating in the territory of Canada which are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the dotes set forth in the following tabulation*: For the HTS subheadings 5009.00.10 and 5006.00.90 crested by Annex I of this proclamation, on or after January 1 of each of the following years, 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: HTS 1991 192 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Subheading 5006.00.10 3.5% 3% 2.5% 2% 1.5% 1% 0.5% Free 5006.00.90 3.5% 3% 2.5% 2% 1.5% 1% 0.5% Free Annex V Technical Rectifications to the HTS In order to make certain technical corrections, the HTS is modified as follows:

(a)*effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 1989*:

(1)HTS heading 9902.29.36 is modified by inserting “2922.29,25 or” after “subheading” in the article description.

(2)HTS heading 9902.29.37 is modified by inserting “2922.29.25 or” after “subheading” in the article description.

(3)HTS heading 9902.29.39 is modified by inserting “2922.29.25 or” after “subheading” in the article description.

(4)HTS heading 9992.29.74 is modified by striking out “2933.90.37” from the article description end by inserting “2933.39.47” in lieu thereof.

(5)HTS heading 9902.29.86 is modified by striking out “2935.00.45” from the article description and by Inserting “2935.00.50” in lieu thereof.

(6)HTS heading 9902,30.02 is modified by striking out “note B” from the effective period column and by inserting “note 9” in lieu thereof.

(b)*effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after December 8, 1989*, U.S. note 5 to subchapter III of chapter 99 is modified by inserting “subheading 9903.23.14.” after “9903.23.10.”. 104 STAT. 5319

(c)*effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse far consumption, on or after April 1, 1990*:

(1)U.S. note 8 to subchapter II of chapter 99 is modified by striking out references to headings “9902.29.09”, “9902.29.83”, “9902.29.90”, “9902.29.88”, “9902.30.83”, and “9902.30.06”.

(2)HTS heading 9902,29.12 is deleted.

(3)HTS heading 9902.29.50 is modified by striking out “2941.90.50.” from the article description.

(d)*effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after May 16, 1990*, U.S. note 5 to subchapter III of chapter 99 is modified by inserting “subheading 9903.23.18,” after “9903.23.14”.

(e)*effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after July 1, 1990*. HTS heading 9902.29.86 is modified by striking out “2935.00.46” from the article description and by inserting “2935.00.50” in lieu thereof. 6153 June 29, 1990 National Literacy Day, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6153 of June 29, 1990 National Literacy Day, 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our future depends on education, and education begins with literacy. Millions of Americans are not sufficiently literate to function fully in our society from day to day. These individuals can be found not only in prisons and juvenile court, and on welfare and unemployment lines, but also on the job and at the heads of families—trying their best but lacking the skills they need to realize their greatest dreams for themselves and for their children. Many American students are at risk because their families cannot support their efforts to ¡earn. At risk, too, are the United States’ strength and productivity. Because literacy is essential for workers to gain the knowledge and skills their jobs require, it is essential to keeping American business and industry competitive. If the United States is to remain a free, strong, and prosperous country, and a force for good in the world, we must cultivate the talent and potential of all our people—in the work place, in our families, and in our communities. Indeed, that is why we have included improved literacy among our national education goals. My Administration and the Nation’s Governors are working hard to ensure that, by the year 2000, every adult American will be literate and possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy. Joining their Federal, State, and local governments in efforts to promote literacy are thousands of professional educators, volunteers, business and community leaders, religious organizations, and labor associations. By providing tutoring, job training, and other educational opportunities, these concerned men and women are helping undereducated Americans to discover the unlimited rewards of literacy and learning. It is fitting that we set aside a day to salute them—and their students—for their dedication and hard work. In so doing, let us also note that each of us has a stake in building a more literate America. To focus attention on the importance of literacy, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 320, has designated July 2, 1990, as “National 104 STAT. 5320Literacy Day” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of that day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 2, 1990, as National Literacy Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of June, 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 6154 June 29, 1990 National Ducks and Wetlands Day, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6154 of June 29, 1990 National Ducks and Wetlands Day, 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On Sunday, July 1, this year’s winner of the Federal Duck Stamp Contest will be honored at a special event unveiling the 1990 Duck Stamp. The stamp, issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, will go on sale at post offices nationwide on July 2. The Federal Duck Stamp Program is unique in that it represents the only art competition sponsored by the Federal Government. Every year, hundreds of talented artists across the country compete to have their work featured on the Duck Stamp. More important, however, is the Program’s role in supporting wetlands conservation. During the 55 years since the Federal Duck Stamp Program was established, more than $350 million in Duck Stamp receipts have been applied to waterfowl habitat conservation programs. These receipts have enabled us to preserve more than four million acres of wetland refuges for North American waterfowl. Thus, the Federal Duck Stamp Program represents an effective partnership between the public and private sectors, bringing together government officials, artists, sportsmen, business and industry leaders, and other concerned Americans in a concerted effort to restore and protect the wetlands that sustain our waterfowl population and other wildlife. In recognition of the contributions of the Federal Duck Stamp Program, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 599, has designated July 1, 1990, as “National Ducks and Wetlands 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 July 1, 1990, as National Ducks and Wetlands Day. I encourage the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to support the Duck Stamp Program and other conservation efforts. 104 STAT. 5321 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of June, 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 6155 July 3, 1990 Idaho Centennial Day, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6155 of July 3, 1990 Idaho Centennial Day, 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On July 3, 1890, President Benjamin Harrison signed a proclamation declaring Idaho the 43rd State of the Union. During the succeeding century, Idaho and its people have made substantial contributions to the social and economic development of the United States. Rich in valuable minerals, fertile land, and unspoiled forests, Idaho is truly the “Gem State.” It was Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who first charted the rich, mountainous territory that is now Idaho. During their expedition of 1805–1806, they discovered lush valleys, rivers, and forests teeming with fish and wildlife—land that had been cultivated and cherished by generations of Indian tribes, including the Kootenai, Nez Percé, Coeur D’Alene, and Shoshoni. The Lewis and Clark expedition introduced the rest of the Nation to this fertile territory and inspired a long line of explorers and settlers to follow. The story of those who settled and developed Idaho is one of enterprise and discovery, hope and hard work. Close behind Lewis and Clark came fur traders, missionaries, and brave pioneer families making their way west along the Oregon Trail. The discovery of gold in the mid-19th century brought a rush of prospectors to the territory and marked the birth of one of Idaho’s most productive industries. Since becoming a State in 1890, the people of Idaho have demonstrated the same vision, strength, and industriousness exhibited by their forebears. In farming, mining, and tourism, they have made effective use of the State’s natural resources, bringing progress and prosperity to the region and to the entire country. Today, all Americans continue to benefit from the careful development of Idaho’s vast resources, including its minerals, timber, and, of course, the famous Idaho potato. The people of Idaho have also set a wonderful example of environmental stewardship, effectively preserving the breathtaking mountain scenery and pristine rivers explored by Lewis and Clark nearly 2 centuries ago. Each year, thousands of individuals and families visit Idaho to explore its magnificent national forestlands and recreational areas such as Bear Lake and the Craters of the Moon National Monument. From its snowcapped mountain peaks and verdant plains to the deep and winding canyons of the Snake River, Idaho continues to be a land of extraordinary natural splendor and untold promise. Its geographic diversity, its colorful history, and its enviable quality of life make the Gem State one of our Nation’s great treasures. This year, as they cele-104 STAT. 5322brate a century of statehood, the people of Idaho can be very proud indeed. In recognition of Idaho’s contributions to the United States and in commemoration of its Centennial, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 245, has designated July 3, 1990, as “Idaho Centennial 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 July 3, 1990, as Idaho Centennial Day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of July, 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 6156 July 9, 1990 Wyoming Centennial Day, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6156 of July 9, 1990 Wyoming Centennial Day, 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On July 10, 1890, President Benjamin Harrison signed a proclamation declaring Wyoming the 44th State of the Union. In the 100 years since that day, the people of Wyoming have built an outstanding record of achievement. From its eastern plains to the unspoiled heights of the Teton Mountain Range, Wyoming is a land of timeless beauty and untold natural wealth. It is also a land rich in history and in examples of environmental stewardship. Generations of Indian tribes—including the Crow, Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Sioux—cultivated and cherished the vast territory that is now Wyoming, establishing a rich cultural legacy that still graces the State today. The Nation’s first national park, Yellowstone, is largely located in northwestern Wyoming. Wyoming is also the home of our first national forest, Shoshone, and our first national monument, Devils Tower. Wyoming’s vast wilderness areas, abundant wildlife, and other natural resources attract thousands of visitors to the State each year. These visitors can testify not only to the State’s natural beauty, but also to the generous hospitality of the people of Wyoming. The State’s history, however, also speaks highly of their character and spirit. Known as the Equality State, Wyoming was the first State in the Nation to allow women to vote and the first to elect a woman as Governor. During the past century, its citizens have demonstrated a strong commitment to the ideals that unite all Americans—ideals of freedom, equality, justice, and tolerance. Since becoming a State in 1890, the people of Wyoming have made substantial contributions to the social and economic development of the United States. Indeed, as they mark this special milestone in their State’s history, all of us have reason to celebrate. 104 STAT. 5323 In recognition of Wyoming’s contributions to the United States and in commemoration of its Centennial, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 271, has designated July 10, 1990, as “Wyoming Centennial 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 July 10, 1990, as Wyoming Centennial Day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifteenth. GEORGE BUSH **Editorial note**: For the President’s remarks at the State Centennial Parade, see the *Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents* (vol. 26, p. 1129). 6157 July 13, 1990 Flight Attendant Safety Professionals’ Day, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6157 of July 13, 1990 Flight Attendant Safety Professionals’ Day, 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The United States depends upon a safe and efficient air transportation system to move people and goods and to promote the social and economic development of our communities. The daily operation of this system would be impossible without the contributions of many highly skilled and hardworking individuals, including the flight attendants who serve aboard the Nation’s air carriers. Flight attendants strive to make air travel as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Their chief responsibility, however, is to guard the safety of aircraft passengers. Federal aviation regulations entrust flight attendants with an array of duties that are essential to protecting cabin occupants from in-flight hazards and to ensuring their safe evacuation in the event of an emergency. The men and women who serve as flight attendants carry out their duties with an outstanding degree of dedication. Their behavior has been calm and professional during accidents, hijackings, in-flight fires, sudden cabin decompression, and other situations of potential or immediate danger to human life. This tradition of professionalism has saved many passengers from injury or death and continues to increase the margin of safety for those who travel the airways today. In recognition of the contributions America’s flight attendants have made, and continue to make, to the safety and comfort of the travelling public, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 278, has designated July 19, 1990, as “Flight Attendant Safety Professionals’ Day” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of that day. 104 STAT. 5324 NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 19, 1990, as Flight Attendant Safety Professionals’ Day, I urge the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities designed to recognize the important role flight attendants play in enhancing the safety and convenience of our Nation’s air transportation system. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6158 July 17, 1990 Decade of the Brain, 1990–1999 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6158 of July 17, 1990 Decade of the Brain, 1990–1999 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The human brain, a 3-pound mass of interwoven nerve cells that controls our activity, is one of the most magnificent—and mysterious—wonders of creation. The seat of human intelligence, interpreter of senses, and controller of movement, this incredible organ continues to intrigue scientist and layman alike. Over the years, our understanding of the brain—how it works, what goes wrong when it is injured or diseased—has increased dramatically. However, we still have much more to learn. The need for continued study of the brain is compelling: millions of Americans are affected each year by disorders of the brain ranging from neurogenetic diseases to degenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s, as well as stroke, schizophrenia, autism, and impairments of speech, language, and hearing. Today, these individuals and their families are justifiably hopeful, for a new era of discovery is dawning in brain research. Powerful microscopes, major strides in the study of genetics, and advanced brain imaging devices are giving physicians and scientists ever greater insight into the brain. Neuroscientists are mapping the brain’s biochemical circuitry, which may help produce more effective drugs for alleviating the suffering of those who have Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. By studying how the brain’s cells and chemicals develop, interact, and communicate with the rest of the body, investigators are also developing improved treatments for people incapacitated by spinal cord injuries, depressive disorders, and epileptic seizures. Breakthroughs in molecular genetics show great promise of yielding methods to treat and prevent Huntington’s disease, the muscular dystrophies, and other life-threatening disorders. Research may also prove valuable in our war on drugs, as studies provide greater insight into how people become addicted to drugs and how drugs affect the brain. These studies may also help produce effective treatments for chemical dependency and help us to understand and prevent the harm done to the preborn children of pregnant women who abuse drugs and alcohol. Because there is a connection between the 104 STAT. 5325body’s nervous and immune systems, studies of the brain may also help enhance our understanding of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Many studies regarding the human brain have been planned and conducted by scientists at the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute of Mental Health, and other Federal research agencies. Augmenting Federal efforts are programs supported by private foundations and industry. The cooperation between these agencies and the multi-disciplinary efforts of thousands of scientists and health care professionals provide powerful evidence of our Nation’s determination to conquer brain disease. To enhance public awareness of the benefits to be derived from brain research, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 174, has designated the decade beginning January 1, 1990, as the “Decade of the Brain” 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 decade beginning January 1, 1990, as the Decade of the Brain. I call upon all public officials and the people of the United States to observe that decade with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6159 July 18, 1990 Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Family Appreciation Day, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6159 of July 18, 1990 Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Family Appreciation Day, 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On July 22, 1990, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy will celebrate her 100th birthday. It is fitting that, on this special occasion, we not only wish her much happiness, but also reflect upon the importance of an institution she has cherished and defended for years. That institution is the family. In the inimitable shelter of family life, we gain a sense of identity and purpose. The love and knowledge passed from generation to generation provides us with a link to the past—and it gives us a stake in the future. Through family life, our country’s most cherished values and traditions are passed from one generation to the next. Indeed, as members of a family, we learn important lessons about love and commitment, duty and fidelity, and respect and concern for others. It is through our parents and other close relatives that most of us discover how great God’s love for mankind must be, and it is through them that we learn His Commandments and the importance of obeying them. Because we carry 104 STAT. 5326these lessons with us each time we leave home to participate in the life of our communities and country, and because the family provides a model of human relationships after which all other social institutions are fashioned, its strength and integrity are vital to the strength and well-being of our entire Nation. Throughout her adult life, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy has worked to advance the idea that strong and loving families, built on the rock of religious faith, are the foundation of a strong and caring society. By example in word and deed, she has encouraged her children—and, indeed, all Americans—to use their gifts for the benefit of their fellowman. Her children have clearly heard the call to serve, and, today, we remember three who demonstrated that serving others often requires great courage and sacrifice: Joseph, Jr., who was killed in a bombing raid over Europe during World War 11: President John F, Kennedy, who advanced this Nation’s policy of peace through strength and later fell victim to an assassin’s bullet; and Robert Kennedy, who, as Attorney General, proved to be a steadfast friend of the civil rights movement and, like his brother Jack, later died at a gunman’s hands. Today, the legacy of service begun by Rose Kennedy is being carried on through her surviving children and grandchildren and through programs and institutions she has helped to establish. Her well-known efforts on behalf of persons with mental and physical disabilities not only continue to inspire others, but also continue to underscore the inestimable value of every human life and the untold potential of each and every individual. Time and again, Rose Kennedy has shown us the meaning of faith and courage, even when cruelly tested by personal tragedy and loss. On her 100th birthday, we salute this strong and devoted wife and mother, and we thank her for reminding so many Americans of the importance of faith in God and love of family and friends. In honor of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy on her 100th birthday, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 315, has designated July 22, 1990, as “Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Family Appreciation 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 July 22, 1990, as Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Family Appreciation Day. I urge all Americans to observe this day by reflecting upon the importance of whole and healthy families to us as individuals and as a Nation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6160 July 18, 1990 Captive Nations Week, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

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