Proclamation 6340.
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105 STAT. 2687 Proclamation 6340 of September 27, 1991 National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation When we Americans celebrate Thanksgiving later this fall, most of us will be able to count home and family among our greatest blessings. Tragically, however, far too many of our fellow citizens have been denied the joys of a happy home as a result of domestic violence. Domestic violence not only inflicts great physical pain and suffering but also undermines the very fabric of society.
A tragic betrayal of personal trust and responsibility, it strikes at the fundamental bonds of family life—bonds that, in turn, hold together any truly stable community and nation. Thus, domestic violence cannot be dismissed as a simply “private” matter. Its impact warrants the attention and concern of all Americans. Domestic violence is not limited to any one group; it affects individuals and families from every race and every walk of life. Neither is it just a series of hostile exchanges or the kind of simple quarrels that can occur from time to time in every family.
On the contrary, domestic violence is a serious and destructive pattern of behavior that can lead to injury and death. The Department of Health and Human Services reports that domestic violence is already the largest cause of injury to women in the United States, and that its incidence is rising. Other victims include the elderly, as well as abused and neglected children. Youngsters who suffer or simply witness domestic violence may carry emotional scars for a life-time. Those scars can lead to vicious cycles of abuse and despair.
Fortunately, we have made progress in our campaign to end the tragedy of domestic violence. During the past decade, we have taken great strides in coordinating Federal support with local and private-sector efforts to expand prevention services—particularly in areas that have been traditionally underserved. We have also promoted greater coordination of services for abused spouses and their children, thereby helping to meet long-term needs—such as substance abuse treatment, child care, and counseling—as well as immediate needs for shelter.
Of course, because domestic violence poses such a grave threat to individuals and families, we still have more work to do. Every autumn since 1985, we have set aside National Domestic Violence Awareness Month as a time to reflect on this problem and on ways that we can assist its victims. This year, let us recognize the many dedicated volunteers and professionals who offer shelter and support to the victims of domestic violence. Let us also strive to learn more about domestic violence and how each of us can help bring an end to it.
The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 73, has designated October 1991 as “National Domestic Violence Awareness Month” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this month. 105 STAT. 2688 NOW, THEREFORE. I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 1991 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I urge all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh 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 6341 September 27, 1991 National Forest Products Week, 1991 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6341 of September 27, 1991 National Forest Products Week, 1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Ever since this country’s earliest inhabitants hunted game and gathered food in their deep shade, America’s forests have provided man with vital sustenance, as well as wood for fuel and shelter.
During National Forest Products Week, we reflect on the continuing importance of our Nation’s forests and remind ourselves of the need to manage them with care. From our celebrated national forests to our prized State parks, from our vast industrial timberlands to the small, privately owned woodlots of rural America, our country’s forests provide a wealth of benefits. Various species of plants and animals thrive on these rich tracts of land. Individuals and families find in them a wonderful setting for camping and other recreational activities.
Yet our forests provide more than habitat for wildlife and beauty for the eye. Wood and wood products are used to make a multitude of products, from the floors beneath our feet to the roofs over our heads. All of our paper products come from wood—everything from the newspapers that help us stay informed to the stationery that helps us stay in touch with family, friends, and coworkers. While today’s antiques remind us that furniture made from wood can last for generations, scientists are demonstrating how wood products and derivatives can shape the look of tomorrow.
The development and use of forest products not only affect our personal comfort and well-being on a daily basis but also contribute substantially to our Nation’s economy. According to the Department of the Interior, the forest industry employs nearly 1.6 million men and women, who together earn almost $43.6 billion in annual wages. Given their contributions to our economy and to the livelihood of countless individuals and families, we must remember that our Nation’s magnificent forests are, in many ways, precious and fragile.
Trees can be destroyed needlessly by disease, by forest fires and other natural disasters, and by human carelessness. If we are to continue to meet a variety of consumer needs, our forests must be protected and renewed. 105 STAT. 2689 During the past 100 years, we have moved toward more efficient and responsible management of our forest resources. Indeed, through various methods (such as multiple-use and sustained yield management), we are helping nature to replenish our forests.
State and local governments. private and voluntary organizations, and concerned individuals are promoting and participating in efforts to conserve and recycle paper products. Millions of people are also taking part in the America the Beautiful Initiative, helping to plant and maintain nearly 1 billion trees per year across the country, in both urban and rural areas. This month, let us acknowledge the importance of these efforts and renew our commitment to them. In recognition of the value of our forests, the Congress, by Public Law 86–753 (36 U.S.C. 163), designated the week beginning on the third Sunday in October of each year as “National Forest Products Week” and 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 beginning October 20, 1991, as National Forest Products Week and encourage all Americans to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh 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 6342 September 27, 1991 Leif Erikson Day, 1991 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6342 of September 27, 1991 Leif Erikson Day, 1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each October, Americans of all ages join in commemorating the voyages of Leif Erikson, the daring son of Iceland and grandson of Norway who explored the North American coast nearly a millennium ago, and, in so doing, charted a course for generations of Europeans to follow.
However, on this occasion, we celebrate more than the remarkable journeys of Leif Erikson and his fellow Norse adventurers. We also celebrate the enduring ties of friendship that exist between the people of the United States and our friends in northern Europe. Leif Erikson was part of a long line of Norse explorers who braved the vast waters of the Atlantic for the sake of their people’s future. His father, Eric the Red, had led the first group of Europeans to colonize Greenland.
According to the Icelandic Saga of Eric, young “Leif the Lucky” returned to Norway in the year 1000, and there became a convert to Christianity. When he was later commissioned by King Olaf I to carry the faith back to Greenland, the young navigator once again took to the high seas. Thus, over the course of several generations, Leif Erikson and his fellow Norsemen ventured from their ancestral homeland 105 STAT. 2690to places such as the British Isles, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland, and eventually North America.
Although the first Norse settlements on this continent did not become permanent, the voyages of Leif Erikson and other Norse explorers had a lasting impact on the development of the Western world. These pioneers presaged a later era of discovery that has included other great navigators such as Christopher Columbus, Magellan, and Sir Francis Drake, as well as latter-day explorers like Roald Amundsen, who was the first man to reach the South Pole. Of course, we know that the spirit of daring and discovery continues to thrive today.
The fascinating work of our astronauts and engineers, the painstaking research of our physicians, archeologists, and other scientists—all reflect the timeless appeal of exploration and learning. Among those who have kept alive the bold, industrious spirit of Leif Erikson are Americans who trace their roots to the Nordic countries. Immigrants from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden have greatly enriched this country, not only through their unique customs and traditions, but also through their commitment to educational achievement and good government.
Today, as we celebrate our Nordic American heritage with a series of special events—including a gala re-enactment of the first Norse voyage to these shores—we also reaffirm our mutually rewarding ties with the countries of northern Europe. In honor of Leif Erikson and our Nordic American heritage, the Congress, by joint resolution approved on September 2, 1964 (78 Stat. 849, 36 U.S.C. 169c), has authorized and requested the President to proclaim October 9 of each year as “Leif Erikson Day.
” NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 9, 1991, as Leif Erikson Day, and I direct the appropriate government officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on that day. I also encourage the people of the United States to observe this occasion by learning more about our rich Nordic American heritage and the early history of our continent. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh 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 6343 September 28, 1991 To Implement an Accelerated Schedule of Duty Elimination Under the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement, To Make Technical and Conforming Changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, and for Other Purposes Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
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- Pub. L. 86-753
- 36 USC 163
- 36 USC 169c
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