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105 STAT. 2676 Proclamation 6330 of September 4, 1991 Citizenship Day and Constitution Week, 1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation After receiving word in London of our Constitution and its approval by the Congress of the Confederation, John Adams wrote that the document was, “if not the greatest exertion of human understanding, the greatest single effort of national deliberation that the world has ever seen.” When they adopted the first 10 Amendments to our Constitution, our Nation’s Founders added to that great charter of American government a set of clear, concise, and express guarantees of the fundamental rights of individuals.
Known collectively as our Bill of Rights, these 10 amendments have helped to define and to defend our liberties. They have also served as a model for the world. During this 200th anniversary of our Bill of Rights, we do well to reflect on the timeless principles that it enshrines and on our role in upholding them. The Bill of Rights guarantees, among other basic liberties, freedom of religion and of assembly, as well as freedom of speech and of the press; it protects the right to keep and bear arms; it prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures; and it ensures that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
It also defines basic rules of fairness in criminal procedure. Ratified in 1791, the Bill of Rights makes clear that our Constitution is a charter of limited government based on the principles of federalism. Together these documents express in law our Nation’s commitment to the truths first affirmed in our Declaration of Independence: “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.
” Our observance of Citizenship Day and Constitution Week reminds us that we have not only many rights but also many responsibilities as citizens of this great Nation. With characteristic eloquence and sagacity. the celebrated American jurist Learned Hand once said: “Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women. When it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can save it.” His words are a stirring reminder that our Constitution and Bill of Rights can be effective guarantees of freedom only as long as we understand and prize the principles that they enshrine.
Accordingly, each of us has a responsibility to uphold the ideals of tolerance and justice; to teach our children the difference between liberty and license; and to share in the hard work of freedom—at the ballot box, in the workplace, on the farm, in the military, or through our homes, schools, and places of worship. This is the essence of good citizenship. The Congress, by joint resolution of February 29, 1952 (36 U.S.C. 153), designated September 17 as “Citizenship Day.” Also, by joint resolution of August 2, 1956 (36 U.S.C. 159), the Congress designated the week beginning September 17 and ending September 23 of each year as “Constitution Week.
” NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 17, 1991, as Citizenship Day 105 STAT. 2677and call on government officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings. I encourage Federal. State, and local officials, as well as leaders of civic, social, and educational organizations, to conduct ceremonies and programs to commemorate the occasion. Furthermore, I proclaim the week beginning September 17 and ending September 23, 1991, as Constitution Week, and I encourage all Americans to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6331 September 4, 1991 Gold Star Mother’s Day, 1991 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6331 of September 4, 1991 Gold Star Mother’s Day, 1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation We Americans can never forget the brave and selfless individuals who have given their lives for our country.
Indeed, this year alone has given us several poignant reminders of the debt that we owe to each of them. While the 200th anniversary of our Bill of Rights has renewed our appreciation for the blessings of liberty, the war in the Persian Gulf has deepened our gratitude toward those who have died to win them. On this occasion, however, we honor the mothers of our Nation’s fallen. Known as Gold Star Mothers, these women have shared in the sacrifices of their children, and they deserve a commensurate portion of our respect and thanks.
Any parent who has ever suffered the loss of a son or daughter knows that when that child dies, a part of oneself dies too. Accordingly, our Nation’s Gold Star Mothers understand the value of liberty because they have borne part of the price that has been paid to defend it. Today many Gold Star Mothers are demonstrating their enduring love of freedom through generous voluntary efforts in their communities— including special efforts in behalf of veterans and active duty service members.
Although we set aside this day in their honor, let us pay tribute to our Nation’s Gold Star Mothers throughout the year by assuring them— through word and deed—that their children’s sacrifices are remembered and appreciated. Let us continue working to promote respect for human rights and the rule of law around the world, and let us pray for lasting peace among nations, so that no more Americans might die in battle, and so that no more mothers might face war’s bereavement. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 (June 23, 1936), designated the last Sunday in September as “Gold Star Mother’s Day” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. 105 STAT. 2678 NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 29, 1991, as Gold Star Mother’s Day.
I call on all government officials to display the United States flag on government buildings on this day. I also urge the American people to display the flag and to hold appropriate meetings in their homes, places of worship, or other suitable places, as a public expression of the sympathy and the respect that our Nation holds for its Gold Star Mothers. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 4 day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth.
GEORGE BUSH 6332 September 9, 1991 National Historically Black Colleges Week, 1991 and 1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6332 of September 9, 1991 National Historically Black Colleges Week, 1991 and 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation For more than 100 years, our Nation’s historically Black colleges and universities have provided rewarding educational opportunities for millions of Black Americans.
These institutions have opened the doors of achievement to generations of students who otherwise might not have been able to enjoy the benefits of a higher education. Our entire Nation is richer as a result—graduates of historically Black colleges and universities have made substantial contributions to our country in virtually every field of endeavor. The U.S. Department of Education reports that historically Black colleges and universities have provided undergraduate training for three-fourths of all Black Americans holding a doctorate degree, three-fourths of all Black officers in the Armed Forces, and four-fifths of all Black Americans who serve as Federal judges.
Historically Black colleges and universities also lead in awarding baccalaureate degrees to minority men and women in the life sciences, the physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Because our National Education Goals include making America’s elementary and secondary school students first in the world in math and science, the role of these institutions in promoting high standards for entering students, as well, is more significant than ever. Committed to excellence as well as to opportunity, our Nation’s historically Black colleges and universities embody the kind of proud, determined spirit that is essential to achieving our National Education Goals.
Recognizing their potential for leadership as we implement AMERICA 2000, our strategy to bring about a renaissance in American education, I am calling on the office that is responsible for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities to play an integral part in assisting this Administration in its education efforts. I have also asked the Secretary of Education to continue to encourage 105 STAT. 2679and to assist historically Black colleges and universities in their vital mission.
In recognition of their exemplary goals and achievements, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 40, has designated the week beginning September 8, 1991, and the week beginning September 6, 1992, as “National Historically Black Colleges Week” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of these occasions. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the weeks beginning September 8, 1991, and September 6, 1992, as National Historically Black Colleges Week.
I invite all Americans to observe those weeks with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities, thereby demonstrating our appreciation of and support for these important educational institutions. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 9 day of Sept., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6333 September 10, 1991 General Pulaski Memorial Day, 1991 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6333 of September 10, 1991 General Pulaski Memorial Day, 1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation When our ancestors boldly declared America’s Independence, the hopes of countless people around the world went with them.
Among those who understood the significance of America’s struggle for liberty and self-government was the daring Polish patriot, Casimir Pulaski. Before he journeyed to the United States and volunteered to join the Continental Army, Casimir Pulaski had fought to free his native Poland from tyranny and foreign domination. His devotion to the cause of liberty cost him dearly—forced into exile, the young Count had to leave behind both his personal fortune and his beloved homeland.
Yet Count Pulaski never relinquished his belief in the universal cause of freedom. He reportedly wrote to General George Washington: “I came here, where Freedom is being defended, to serve it, and to live or die for it.” With those words, Casimir Pulaski expressed his determination to stand in solidarity with the American colonists. An experienced and highly skilled tactician, Count Pulaski was named a General in the Continental Army and was eventually given command of his own cavalry unit.
From the time he volunteered for service until his last day in command of the Pulaski Legion, this lifelong freedom fighter participated in a number of important campaigns—including Brandywine, Germantown, and Trenton. Leading a bold charge during the siege of Savannah on October 9, 1779, he was mortally wounded. He died two days later and was buried at sea. Were he alive today, Pulaski would find his dreams fulfilled, the cause of freedom won. The ideals of liberty and representative government 105 STAT. 2680that were planted on these shores more than 200 years ago have taken root around the world.
Under a new, democratic government, the Polish people have begun working to break the cycle of impoverishment and decline imposed by nearly half a century of totalitarian rule. The United States wholeheartedly supports their courageous and determined efforts to establish a market-oriented economy and stable democratic rule. On this occasion, as we remember General Pulaski’s extraordinary contributions to our country, we also pay tribute to our friends in Poland and to the many Americans of Polish descent who have labored and sacrificed to uphold the cause of freedom.
Their faithfulness and resolve, like that of General Pulaski, offers a worthy example to us all. 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 October 11, 1991, as General Pulaski Memorial Day. I direct the appropriate government officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on that day, and I encourage the people of the United States to commemorate this occasion as appropriate throughout the land.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6334 September 12, 1991 National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 1991 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6334 of September 12, 1991 National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Through riveting and often heartrending personal testimony, former American prisoners of war have helped us to appreciate more fully the courage and the sacrifices of those United States military personnel who have been captured by the enemy during periods of armed conflict.
During World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and other conflicts, many American prisoners were subjected to brutal treatment and torture by their captors in violation of fundamental standards of morality and international law. Many did not survive. Today, as a measure of our gratitude toward those who have endured so much for our sake and the sake of freedom-loving peoples everywhere, we remember in a special way Americans who remain missing and unaccounted for. In honor of these Americans, on September 20, 1991, the National League of Families POW/MIA flag will be flown over the White House, the U.S.
Departments of Defense, State, and Veterans Affairs, the Selective Service System headquarters, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. This black and white emblem symbolizes our continued commitment to secure the release of any Americans who may still be held 105 STAT. 2681against their will, to obtain the fullest possible accounting for the missing, and to ensure the repatriation of all recoverable American remains. Our Nation’s POWs/MlAs accepted great risks to help defend the lives and liberty of others, and they deserve our faithfulness and resolve in return.
We have an obligation to them and to their families, and we will honor it. Indeed, all Americans recognize the lingering anguish of those who await word of their loved ones’ fates, and we are determined to help them gain the peace and solace that real answers will bring. NOW, THEREFORE. I, GEORGE BUSH. President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 20, 1991, as National POW/ MIA Recognition Day. I urge all Americans to join in honoring former American POWs, as well as those U.S. servicemen and civilians who are still missing in action.
I also encourage the American people to express their solemn appreciation for the courage and the sacrifices of the families of POWs/MLAs. Finally, I call on State and local officials and private organizations to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth.
GEORGE BUSH 6335 September 12, 1991 National D.A.R.E. Day, 1991 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6335 of September 12, 1991 National D.A.R.E. Day, 1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The most important priority of our National Drug Control Strategy is to reduce drug use by our Nation’s citizens, especially our young people. A key aim of AMERICA 2000, our national strategy for achieving excellence in American education, is to ensure that every school in the United States is free of drugs and violence.
Realizing these goals will require the creative energy and the commitment of many different people in every community. Parents, educators, law enforcement officials, and students, as well as business and civic leaders, must work together to rid our Nation of drugs and to build schools and neighborhoods where individuals can learn. Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or Project D.A.R.E., provides an outstanding example of how such cooperation works. Taught by veteran law enforcement personnel, the D.A.R.E. program is designed to prevent the use of drugs and alcohol among students.
It teaches young people to resist pressure to use drugs and encourages wholesome alternatives to drug use. Initiated in 1983, D.A.R.E. is one of many constructive, school-community partnerships that have been implemented in all 50 States and in several foreign countries. 105 STAT. 2682 In recognition of D.A.R.E.’s contribution in forging strong bonds between schools and communities—bonds that are essential to achieving our National Education Goals—the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 121, has designated September 12, 1991, as “National D.A.R.E.
Day.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 12, 1991, as National D.A.R.E. Day. I encourage all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 12 day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. 6336 September 13, 1991 Energy Awareness Month, 1991 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6336 of September 13, 1991 Energy Awareness Month, 1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Meeting our Nation’s future energy needs is a task of immense proportions—and utmost importance.
To some American motorists, this challenge might be symbolized by long lines for gasoline and high prices at the pump. To others, it might be symbolized by lowering the thermostat during winter months. However, when it comes to building a secure energy future for the United States, there is more at stake than meets the eye. Safe, reliable, and affordable sources of energy are vital not only to our personal mobility and comfort but also to our Nation’s productivity and security.
America’s utility companies and other energy providers supply the light, heat, and power that are needed to operate our factories and farms, our schools and defense installations, and other places of work. Continuing instability and conflict in some regions of the world underscore the need to use energy efficiently; to reduce our dependence on insecure sources of energy; and to develop more energy resources. Of course, we must skillfully balance efforts in these areas with our determination to maintain a growing economy.
We must also balance them with our commitment to a cleaner, healthier environment. Our comprehensive National Energy Strategy calls for the wise and effective development of all of our Nation’s energy resources, including coal, natural gas, and nuclear energy, as well as hydroelectric power and other forms of renewable energy. It also calls for the development of new technology for oil and gas exploration; increased use of alternative fuels; and aggressive conservation efforts.
This month, the United States Department of Energy will be working to promote public awareness of our Nation’s energy needs and the energy options that are available to us. With strong leadership at all levels of government—and with the sustained cooperation of business, industry, energy providers, and concerned consumers—we can implement the 105 STAT. 2683sound energy policies and practices that are essential to America’s well-being. 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 October 1991 as Energy Awareness Month.
I urge all Americans to observe this month with appropriate educational programs and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6337 September 20, 1991 National Hispanic Heritage Month, 1991 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6337 of September 20, 1991 National Hispanic Heritage Month, 1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation When we speak of our Hispanic heritage, we speak of more than one particular set of customs and traditions.
Indeed, the Hispanic American heritage can be traced back to many different lands—to places as far-flung as Cuba, Mexico, Spain, and Peru. Nevertheless, Americans of Spanish and Latin American descent share a great sense of pride in the deep cultural and historical ties that exist between them. Rich and varied, the Hispanic American heritage is as old as the story of America itself. Daring Spanish navigators who explored the New World nearly half a millennium ago were the first Europeans to establish settlements in what is now United States territory.
In fact, by 1565—almost half a century before British colonists landed at Jamestown—the Spanish had established a permanent settlement at Saint Augustine, Florida. Traders and missionaries followed in the wake of explorers such as Coronado, Ponce de Le6n, and Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, helping to open the American Southwest to further settlement and development. Making use of the land’s resources through farming, ranching, and mining, Spanish peoples shaped much of the Western frontier.
Thriving communities took root around many Spanish missions, and today cities such as San Diego, Los Angeles, San Antonio, and Santa Fe continue to bear evidence of their celebrated past. However, over the years, Hispanic Americans have made vital contributions in communities across the country and in virtually every field of endeavor. Today Hispanic Americans are our Nation’s fastest growing minority. The number of Hispanics in this country grew by 53 percent during the past decade, up from 14.6 million to 22.4 million.
This means that Hispanics now constitute about 9 percent of our population. Many Hispanic Americans have come to these shores as immigrants, seeking better lives for themselves and their children. The achievements of these men and women indicate that they have not taken liber-105 STAT. 2684ty for granted. Today Hispanic Americans are reaping the rewards of hard work: more and more are entering the political, social, and economic mainstream of American life. Hispanic Americans are eager to enjoy the blessings of freedom and economic opportunity because many have known the bitter reality of life without them.
As a Nation, we must keep faith with them and continue working to ensure equal opportunity for all of our citizens. With that in mind, last September I signed the Executive Order on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. This order established a special Presidential Advisory Commission that will help to identify ways that the Federal Government can improve educational opportunities for Hispanic Americans. The Congress, by Joint Resolution approved September 17, 1968, as amended by Public Law 100–402, has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the month beginning September 15 and ending October 15 as “National Hispanic Heritage Month.
” NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month beginning September 15, 1991, and ending October 15, 1991, as National Hispanic Heritage Month. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 20 day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth.
GEORGE BUSH 6338 September 23, 1991 Fire Prevention Week, 1991 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6338 of September 23, 1991 Fire Prevention Week, 1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation More than 5,000 people in the United States die each year as a result of fire—most of them in their homes. Tens of thousands more suffer painful and often disfiguring fire-related injuries. If we are to prevent such tragic losses in the future, all Americans must learn how to identify and to avoid fire hazards.
Moreover, all of us—especially children and older adults—must know what to do in case fire strikes. Fire prevention begins with recognizing and changing risky behaviors such as careless smoking; fire prevention is as simple as keeping matches and lighters out of reach of children. These and other basic measures—such as safe storage of combustible materials—can save lives. Americans can also reduce their risk of dying in a home fire by installing and properly maintaining an adequate number of smoke detectors. 105 STAT. 2685 While smoke detectors can give an early warning of fire, planning ahead for emergencies enables individuals and families to make good use of that warning.
Hence, the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)has selected “Fire Won’t Wait—Plan Your Escape” as the theme of Fire Prevention Week, 1991. The NFPA is working to remind all Americans that there is no time for planning once a fire starts, so advanced preparation is vital. In the same spirit, the United States Fire Administration continues to coordinate other public education campaigns that are designed to promote fire safety. These campaigns complement NFPA efforts. During this annual observance of Fire Prevention Week, I urge all Americans to develop and practice a home fire escape plan. Ideally, such a plan should include two ways out of every room, as well as a designated meeting place outside for all members of the family. Parents should teach their children the importance of crawling close to the floor to avoid smoke and noxious fumes, as well as the “stop, drop, and roll” technique for extinguishing flames on one’s clothing. This week, as we dedicate ourselves to fire prevention, let us also recognize all those individuals who are working toward the same goal. These include the members of the Congressional Fire Services Institute; the International Association of Fire Fighters; the International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters; the National Volunteer Fire Council; the International Society of Fire Service Instructors; the Fire Marshals Association of North America; the National Association of State Fire Marshals; and all other public and private organizations that conduct fire safety education programs. On this occasion, let us offer special thanks to the Nation’s volunteer and professional fire fighters, who frequently put themselves in harm’s way to protect the lives and the property of their fellow Americans. And, of course, let us remember with grateful prayers those tire fighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. 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 beginning October 6, 1991, as Fire Prevention Week. I urge all Americans to plan and to participate in fire prevention activities—this week and throughout the year. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6339 September 23, 1991 National School Lunch Week, 1991 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
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