Proclamation 6165.
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104 STAT. 5337 Proclamation 6165 of August 6, 1990 Voting Rights Celebration Day, 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation When the Voting Rights Act was signed into law a quarter of a century ago, our Nation took an important step toward fulfilling its promise of liberty, justice, and opportunity for all. Through this historic act, the Congress guaranteed the enforcement of the 15th Amendment to our Constitution—an Amendment that had been ratified almost a century earlier.
Ratified on February 3, 1870, shortly after the end of the Civil War, the 15th Amendment guarantees that the “right of citizens to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” Despite the adoption of this Amendment, for the next 95 years many black Americans and others continued to be denied their right to vote through discriminatory laws and practices. For example, literacy tests required by some State and local governments deterred many blacks from voting or registering to vote.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was designed to enforce the guarantees of the 15th Amendment by prohibiting such discriminatory tactics. Signing the Voting Rights Act into law. President Johnson observed that “freedom and justice and the dignity of man are not just words to us. We believe in them. Under all the growth and the tumult and abundance, we believe. And so, as long as some among us are oppressed—and we are part of that oppression—it must blunt our faith and sap the strength of our high purpose.
” Because America’s promise of liberty and equal opportunity for all is not an empty one, the adoption of the Voting Rights Act marked an important victory not only for black Americans, but also for our entire Nation. President Johnson also observed that the Voting Rights Act brought “an important instrument of freedom” into the hands of millions of our citizens. “But that instrument must be used,” he noted. It was a firm yet gentle reminder that all Americans would do well to heed today.
Millions of people around the world have struggled to gain the right to vote, a right that is at the heart of freedom and self-government. Many have died for it. We must not fail to be inspired by their sacrifice, and we must never underestimate the importance of a single vote. Every American who is old enough to vote should register to do so. He or she should strive to become more fully informed about issues and candidates and faithfully exercise his or her right to participate in the electoral process.
By employing the “instrument of freedom” protected by the Constitution and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, each of us can help build a brighter future for ourselves and for generations yet unborn. In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 625, has designated August 6, 1990, as “Voting Rights Celebration Day” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. 104 STAT. 5338 NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim August 6, 1990, as Voting Rights Celebration Day.
On this occasion, as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, let us reflect upon the importance of exercising our right to vote and renew our determination to uphold America’s promise of equal opportunity for all. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of August, 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 6166 August 6, 1990 National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6166 of August 6, 1990 National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day, 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our Nation’s law enforcement officials have accepted a great responsibility, one that often entails considerable personal risks and sacrifices.
By cooperating with law enforcement personnel in their efforts to fulfill that responsibility, participants in Neighborhood Watch programs are demonstrating the kind of personal responsibility and moral resolve that all Americans must emulate if we are to win the war on drug trafficking and other crime. Neighborhood Watch programs provide an effective means for concerned citizens to assist law enforcement officials in preventing crime and apprehending its perpetrators. Participants in Neighborhood Watch programs remain vigilant against crime in their communities and notify the police when they observe any suspicious activity.
They clean up their local parks and declare them off-limits to gangs and drug dealers. They also keep watch over elderly individuals and other members of their communities who might easily become victims of theft or violence, and they organize special clubs where young people can find wholesome alternatives to delinquency and drug use. Through their efforts to cooperate with the police and with one another, Americans across the country are reclaiming the safety of their streets and neighborhoods.
Individuals of all ages, business leaders, educators, members of the criminal justice system, and elected officials at each level of government have shown that—working together—we can make every community a place where law-abiding citizens are able to live and work, free from fear and danger. On Tuesday, August 7, 1990, millions of Americans will demonstrate their determination to prevent drug trafficking and other crime by taking part in a “National Night Out.” Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, this event is designed to strengthen police-community cooperation and increase participation in local crime and drug abuse prevention efforts.
During the “National Night Out” as an expression of their resolve to defend the safety of their homes and neighborhoods, concerned citizens will participate in special marches, can-104 STAT. 5339dlelight vigils, block parties, and events for youth. Many will observe the “National Night Out” simply by turning on their porch lights and by sitting on their porches, lawns, or front steps from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. To encourage all Americans to join with their neighbors in these and other crime prevention activities, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 296, has designated August 7, 1990, as “National Neighborhood Crime Watch 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, 1990, as National Neighborhood Crime Watch 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 sixth day of August, 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 6167 August 9, 1990 Entry as Nonimmigrants of Officers and Employees of the Nicaraguan Government Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6167 of August 9, 1990 Entry as Nonimmigrants of Officers and Employees of the Nicaraguan Government By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, 1, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim that Proclamation No. 5887 of October 22, 1988, entitled “Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Officers and Employees of the Nicaraguan Government,” is hereby revoked.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of August, 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 6168 August 14, 1990 Home Health Aide Week, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6168 of August 14, 1990 Home Health Aide Week, 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Home health aides, employed by some 5,600 home care organizations throughout the United States, are key members of the teams of health care professionals and volunteers who provide needed services for ill 104 STAT. 5340and disabled Americans.
Today, approximately half a million men and women serve as home health aides. These workers enable their clients to enjoy the comfort and security of their own homes while obtaining needed personal care and support services. Home health aides help their clients to perform some of the essential tasks of daily living, such as bathing. They help to maintain a clean and safe home environment for their clients and provide various rehabilitative and support services. They also observe a client’s progress and report significant changes in his or her condition to other home care team members.
The widespread use of training and competency evaluations for home health aides—such as those prepared by the Foundation for Hospice and Home Care—ensures that these activities are carried out with a high degree of professionalism. Home health aides have enabled many ill and disabled Americans to avoid or delay the need for admission to a nursing home or other institution. Giving ill and impaired individuals the opportunity to remain in their own homes, surrounded by the love and support of family and friends, home care helps to maintain both their emotional and physical well-being.
Home care has also proved to be cost-effective. For example, New York State’s Nursing Home Without Walls Program has demonstrated that clients who would otherwise be in a nursing facility can be cared for at home for about half the cost. Although home health aides care for many ill or disabled persons who are younger than 65, most of their clients are elderly. With the aging of the American population, the need for home health aides is likely to increase dramatically. The Department of Health and Human Services reports that people age 65 or older currently represent 12 percent of the population; by the year 2030, they will represent 21 percent.
Today, people over age 84 are among one of the fastest growing age groups in the country. Home health aides—along with the staffs of the home health agencies, homemaker organizations, and hospices that employ them—deserve recognition and encouragement. They play an important role in maintaining the dignity and independence of millions of Americans, and, this week, we salute them for their dedication and hard work. In grateful recognition of those who serve as home health aides, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 343, has designated the week of August 13 through August 19, 1990, as “Home Health Aide 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 August 13 through August 19, 1990, as Home Health Aide Week. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate programs and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of August, 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 6169 August 14, 1990 National Senior Citizens Day, 1990 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation