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106 STAT. 5224 Proclamation 6403 of February 14, 1992 American Heart Month, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since our first annual observance of American Heart Month just over 25 years ago, our Nation has made substantial progress in the fight against cardiovascular disease. According to the American Heart Association, a not-for-profit volunteer health agency, age adjusted death rates from heart attack declined by almost 51 percent between 1963 and 1988.

During the same period, the death rate from stroke dropped even further, by close to 61 percent. Advances in both the prevention and the treatment of cardiovascular disease have saved lives. Despite the success of related research and nationwide public awareness campaigns, diseases of the heart and blood vessels continue to claim the lives of nearly 1 million Americans each year. In fact, heart attack, stroke, and other forms of cardiovascular disease remain our Nation’s number one killer.

The American Heart Association reports that more than 69 million Americans currently suffer from one or more forms of cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, and stroke. While many people mistakenly assume that heart disease occurs primarily in old age, studies show that 5 percent of all heart attacks occur in people younger than age 40, and more than 45 percent occur in people younger than age 65. Cardiovascular disease can affect people of any age, race, or walk of life, and women as well as men.

Its toll in terms of individual pain and suffering is incalculable. Its cost to our Nation, in terms of health care expenses and lost productivity, totals in the billions of dollars. Today concerned organizations in both the public and private sectors are working to save lives and to help alleviate the wider impact of cardiovascular disease. Through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the Federal Government has spent millions of dollars on educational programs and on research into cardiovascular disease.

The American Heart Association estimates that it has invested nearly 1 billion dollars in research since it became a national voluntary health organization in the late 1940s. That investment has been made possible by the generosity of the American public and by the dedicated efforts of the Association’s 3.5 million volunteers. Thanks, in large part, to ongoing support from the Federal Government and from the American Heart Association, physicians and scientists have been able to make many important advances in cardiovascular health care.

Public and private funding has also led to the development of effective educational programs, which have enabled more and more Americans to learn what they can do to avoid heart attack and stroke. Today, for example, we know how important it is to avoid the use of tobacco products, in particular, smoking. We are especially aware of the dangers of smoking among young people. We also know that controlling one’s blood pressure, maintaining a diet low in fat and cholesterol, and exercising regularly are all prudent ways of reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. 106 STAT. 5225 Encouraged by the progress that we have made thus far, and recognizing the need for continued education and research, let us pause this month to strengthen and renew our commitment to the fight against cardiovascular disease.

After all, the many programs and activities that are conducted during American Heart Month offer lessons for life. The Congress, by Joint Resolution approved December 30, 1963 (77 Stat. 843; 36 U.S.C. 169b), has requested that the President issue an annual proclamation designating February as “American Heart Month,” NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of February 1992 as American Heart Month. I urge all Americans to join in observing this month with appropriate programs and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 14 day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-two, and of die Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6404 February 14, 1992 National Visiting Nurse Associations Week, 1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6404 of February 14, 1992 National Visiting Nurse Associations Week, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation When Florence Nightingale and William Rathbone’s concept of the visiting nurse was brought to the United States in 1885, that event marked the beginning of a long and distinguished tradition of service to home bound Americans.

Today the Department of Health and Human Services reports that more than 1,500,000 men, women, and children receive home health care and support services through visiting nurse associations. Such assistance is invaluable to persons who are terminally ill, to persons who are recovering from a temporary illness or injury, and to persons who are incapacitated by a chronic disease or disability—individuals who might otherwise be forced to seek care in an institutional setting. Visiting nurse associations enable these Americans to obtain needed services in the comfort and security of their own homes.

While it is inspired by the same spirit of compassion and volunteerism, the role of the visiting nurse has changed dramatically over the past 100 years. In addition to providing medical care, visiting nurse associations also offer social services, nutritional counseling and Meals-on-Wheels programs, as well as physical, speech, and occupational therapy. Today’s visiting nurse associations also operate wellness clinics, hospices, and adult day care centers. Their efforts are a reminder that health care is made more accessible and more affordable by the hundreds of thousands of Americans who volunteer their time and service to others.

The Visiting Nurse Associations of America are independently operated community organizations that serve more than 500 urban and rural communities in 45 States, These organizations are committed to 106 STAT. 5226 providing quality health care to all people, regardless of one’s ability to pay, and this week, we gratefully salute the many hardworking professionals and volunteers who help to uphold their wonderful tradition of service. The Congress, by Public Law 102–207, has designated the week beginning February 16, 1992, as “National Visiting Nurse Associations 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 February 16 through February 22, 1992, as National Visiting Nurse Associations Week. I invite all Americans to observe this week with appropriate programs and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth.

GEORGE BUSH 6405 February 25, 1992 Save Your Vision Week, 1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6405 of February 25, 1992 Save Your Vision Week, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As the “window” to the brain, the human eye joins our other senses in opening the mind to the outside world, enabling us to appreciate more fully the wonders of creation and their wide range of form, color, size, and motion.

While the gift of sight is a tremendous blessing, it is one that we sometimes, all too easily, take for granted. Hence, during Save Your Vision Week, we reflect on both the importance of good vision in our daily lives and the vital role of prevention, early detection, and treatment in the fight against vision loss. Each year thousands of Americans suffer from vision loss that might have been prevented. One simple and effective way to prevent such tragedies is through periodic eye examinations by a licensed professional.

Regular eye exams can provide an early warning of eye disease and allow an eye care professional to initiate prompt treatment. Glaucoma is one potentially blinding eye disease that can be controlled and treated effectively if detected early. Despite this fact, however, glaucoma remains a leading cause of blindness in the United States. People who run the highest risk of developing the disease—in particular, black Americans over the age of 40 and all persons over the age of 60—are urged to obtain an eye examination at least every two years.

Periodic eye examinations are absolutely critical for persons with diabetes. Although diabetic eye disease is treatable, it remains a leading cause of blindness because many people with diabetes fail to have their eyes examined at least annually. 106 STAT. 5227 Children also need early and regular eye examinations. Even the healthiest of youngsters may have an unsuspected visual problem that, if left untreated, could interfere with his or her play and learning and eventually cause permanent vision loss.

A routine checkup can identify a disorder in time for effective treatment. Eye safety is a must at any age. Children should be instructed early and often in the basic principles of eye safety. Both in the home and in the workplace, Americans should wear a face mask, goggles, or safe ty glasses when working with chemicals or machinery that might be dangerous to the eyes. Individuals who engage in contact sports and other potentially hazardous athletic activities are urged to wear protective eyewear whenever possible, and contact lens wearers should al ways clean, store, and handle their lenses carefully and in accordance with the directions of their eye care professional.

Through simple yet important steps like these, we can protect our precious gift of sight. To encourage Americans to cherish and to protect their vision, the Congress, by joint resolution approved December 30, 1963 (77 Stat. 629; 36 U.S.C. 169a), has authorized and requested the President to proclaim the first week in March of each year as “Save Your Vision Week.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of March 1 through March 7, 1992, as Save Your Vision Week.

I urge all Americans to participate in this observance by making eye care and eye safety an important part of their lives. I also invite eye care professionals, members of the communications media, and other concerned parties to join in activities that will help make Americans more aware of the steps that they can take to protect their vision. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of February, In the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth.

GEORGE BUSH 6406 February 26, 1992 Proclamation 6406 of February 26,1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6406 of February 26, 1992 Proclamation 6406 of February 26, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since its founding in 1881, the American Red Cross has earned the respect and trust of millions of people around the world—many of whom have benefitted directly from its outstanding humanitarian programs.

This month, we salute and thank the more than 1,000,000 volunteers and 23,000 staff members who conduct the life-saving work of today’s Red Cross. In addition to offering valuable health and safety information to the public, the American Red Cross has long brought vital aid and services to victims of natural disasters and other emergencies, to persons in need of blood, and to members of the Armed Forces. The past year was 106 STAT. 5228 extraordinarily eventful by any standard, and we owe a special debt to the members of the Red Cross, who rose to the challenges it presented.

One of the most significant events of 1991, of course, was the war in the Persian Gulf, and members of the American Red Cross were there. At the outset of Operation Desert Storm, the Red Cross shipped 10,000 pints of blood to the Gulf. As our troops fought to liberate Kuwait and repel Iraqi aggression. Red Cross workers provided them with an important link to their families, relaying emergency messages from home. In the United States, Red Cross staff and volunteers helped to counsel spouses, established support groups, and provided emergency loans and grants to ease the burden of separation on military families.

In keeping with its commitment to serving people in need without regard to race, creed, or national origin, the Red Cross remained in the region to assist refugees and other persons affected by the war. In Kuwait a 50-member medical team recruited by the Red Cross delivered emergency care for hundreds of patients in a war-ravaged hospital. Team members also operated a camp on the Iraq-Kuwait border providing refuge and medical care for tens of thousands of men, women, and children driven or fleeing from their homes.

Despite the demands of its overseas operations in 1991, the American Red Cross continued to maintain a high level of activity at home. During a year that saw an unprecedented series of tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters, thousands of Red Cross workers operated shelters, served meals, and provided financial assistance to individuals and families in need. On average, the Red Cross helps victims of about 55,000 disasters—from house fires to hurricanes—each year. During the past year, the Red Cross continued its health and safety pro grams, training thousands of Americans in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and water safety.

Red Cross workers also continued to collect, process, and distribute more than half of our Nation’s blood supply—some 6,000,000 units—thereby ensuring countless Americans of life-saving transfusions. Because so many people place their trust in the American Red Cross, the Red Cross is working to ensure that it will always meet the highest standards of performance and accountability. For example, it has launched a far-reaching modernization of its blood services programs to produce a state-of-the-art operation to meet the challenge of 21st century medicine.

This month, as we recognize the outstanding contributions of Red Cross volunteers and staff, we also thank them for their commitment to even greater accomplishments in the future. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America and Honorary Chairman of the American National Red Cross, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the month of March 1992 as American Red Cross Month. I urge all Americans to continue their generous support of the work of the American Red Cross and its local chapters.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty sixth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6407 March 2, 1992 Year of the American Indian, 1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6407 of March 2, 1992 Year of the American Indian, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 106 STAT. 5229 Half a millennium ago, when European explorers amazed their com patriots with stories of a New World, what they actually described was a land that had long been home to America’s native peoples.

In the Northeast part of this country and along the Northwest coast, generations of tribes fished and hunted; others farmed the rich soils of the Southeast and Great Plains, while nomadic tribes roamed and foraged across the Great Basin. In the arid Southwest, native peoples irrigated the desert, cultivating what land they could. Each tribe formed a thriving community with its own customs, traditions, and system of social order. The contributions that Native Americans have made to our Nation’s history and culture are as numerous and varied as the tribes them selves.

Over the years, they have added to their ancient wealth of art and folklore a rich legacy of service and achievement. Today we grate fully recall Native Americans who helped the early European settlers to survive in a strange new land; we salute the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II and all those Native Americans who have distinguished themselves in service to our country; and we remember those men and women of Indian descent—such as the great athlete, Jim Thorpe and our 31st Vice President, Charles Curtis–who have instilled pride in others by reaching the heights of their respective Helds.

We also celebrate, with special admiration and gratitude, another enduring legacy of Native Americans: their close attachment to the land and their exemplary stewardship of its natural resources. In virtually every realm of our national life, the contributions of America’s original in habitants and their descendants continue. During 1992, we will honor this country’s native peoples as vital participants in the history of the United States. This year gives us the opportunity to recognize the special place that Native Americans hold in our society, to affirm the right of Indian tribes to exist as sovereign entities, and to seek greater mutual understanding and trust.

Therefore, we gratefully salute all American Indians, expressing our support for tribal self–determination and assisting with efforts to celebrate and pre serve each tribe’s unique cultural heritage. The Congress, by Public Law 102–188, has designated 1992 as the “Year of the American Indian” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this year. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim 1992 as the Year of the American Indian.

I encourage Federal, State, and local government officials, interested groups and organizations, and the people of the United States to observe this year with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety–two, 106 STAT. 5230 and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6408 March 4, 1992 Irish–American Heritage Month, 1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6408 of March 4, 1992 Irish–American Heritage Month, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation They trace their roots to “an isle of wondrous beauty,” to a place “as kind as it is green.

” They are the more than 40 million Americans who claim Irish ancestry, and this month as communities across the country honor Saint Patrick, the beloved apostle of Ireland, our Nation joins in celebrating their rich heritage. The distinct heritage of Irish immigrants and their descendants has long been a vibrant part of American history and culture. Sons and daughters of Erin were among the first colonists in America, and many played key roles in our Nation’s struggle for independence.

Nine of the men who signed our Declaration of Independence were of Irish origin, as was Commodore John Barry, the first naval commander commissioned by the Continental Congress. Another son of Ireland, Charles Thomson, served as the secretary of that body during all 15 years of its existence. Hailed as “the Sam Adams of Philadelphia, the life of the cause of liberty,” Thomson labored to help keep the Continental Congress together until America’s freedom had been won and a new government under the Constitution had been established.

Scores of other Irish-Americans championed the cause of liberty through service in the Continental Army. Although a significant number of Americans of Irish descent contributed to our Nation’s independence, the largest wave of Irish immigration did not reach these shores until the mid-19th century. When a devastating potato blight in the late 1840s led to a series of crop fail ures and famine, well over a million Irish immigrants journeyed to this land of opportunity. Boston, New York, and other great cities grew with the influx of Irish labor, as did our Nation’s railroads, metal trades, and mining communities.

One historical portrait of Irish-Americans quotes a 19th-century journal as observing: America demands for her development an inexhaustible fund of physical energy, and Ireland supplies the most part of it. There are several sorts of power working at the fabric of this Republic—waterpower, steam-power, and Irish–power. The last works hard est of all. Such accounts of Irish industry and resolve are, today, inspiring. Yet we know that although it is as glorious as the ancient tales of Brian Boru and as rich as the fields that border the River Shannon, the Irish American heritage includes its share of hardship.

While farming and other trades were difficult in Ireland, even before the “Black Forties,” many 19th-century Irish immigrants faced hard and dangerous work in our Nation’s mining towns and cities. The Irish 106 STAT. 5231 were no strangers to prejudice or discrimination either; they bore the brunt of the “Know-Nothing” nativist movement, and many felt the sting of signs posted by hiring employers that read: “No Irish Need Apply.” Characteristically, however, Irish-Americans proved to be more durable than the forces of bigotry and distrust—even the nickname “the fighting Irish,” once used in derision, gradually became an expression of admiration and pride.

With faith in Almighty God, with a strength rooted in love of family, and with full confidence in the promise of America, Irish immigrants and their descendants steadily achieved social and economic advancement. Well recognizing the virtues of democracy, Irish-Americans organized effectively at the grass-roots level and greatly increased their voice in government during the early part of this century. Moreover, as they had done since the earliest days of our Republic, the Irish home, school, and church together affirmed the importance of faith, industry, and learning.

Thus, today we celebrate many outstanding contributions and achievements of Irish–Americans in virtually every sphere of our national life. Although it spans more than three centuries of American history, the Irish-American heritage continues to flourish on this soil—as perennial as the “wearing of the green.” Annual Saint Patrick’s Day events in the United States resonate with a deep and earnest affinity between the American and Irish peoples. In recent years, renewed immigration from Ireland has underscored the strong ties between our two countries.

The Congress, by House Joint Resolution 350, has designated March 1992 as “Irish–American Heritage Month.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim March 1992 as Irish-American Heritage Month. I invite all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth.

GEORGE BUSH 6409 March 5, 1992 National Day of Prayer, 1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6409 of March 5, 1992 National Day of Prayer, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation We live during a time of great and historic change, a time that has seen the rise of newly democratic nations and the fall of once firmly en trenched totalitarian regimes. While such progress is cause for optimism and hope, the dramatic pace of global developments and the un certainty they generate can also leave us with a faint sense of anticipation and unease.

As we seek to chart a proper course in a world that is changing by the hour, our observance of a National Day of Prayer 106 STAT. 5232 reminds us that we can always place our trust in the steady, unfailing light that is the love of God. Time and again, Scripture tells us of the constancy of the Almighty. Indeed, His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, wrote the Psalmist, and His dominion endures throughout all generations. Our ancestors trusted in the faithfulness of the Almighty, and they frequently turned to Him in humble, heartfelt prayer.

When they finally reached these shores, the early settlers gave thanks for their very lives—and for the promise of freedom in a new land. Members of the Continental Congress began their deliberations with prayer, and later when members of that same body pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor in support of our Nation’s independence, they did so “with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence.” Today we know that their trust was well placed; their faith, richly re warded.

The great American experiment in liberty and self-government has not only endured but prospered. The triumph of freedom in this country has inspired the advance of human rights and dignity around the globe. Although much has transpired since our ancestors prayed for divine mercy and direction, this occasion calls us to remember, as did Ben Franklin and his contemporaries, “that God governs in the affairs of men.” The One to whom George Washington turned when he knelt in the snow at Valley Forge is the same God who heard the prayers of President Lincoln nearly a century later during the darkest hours of the Civil War.

While our needs today may be different, we are no less de pendent on the help of Almighty God. Therefore, let us likewise seek His forgiveness, strength, and guidance. Whatever our individual religious convictions may be, each of us is invited to join in this National Day of Prayer. Indeed, although we may find our own words to express it, each of us can echo this timeless prayer of Solomon, the ancient king who prayed for, and received, the gift of wisdom: The Lord our God be with us, as He was with our fathers; may He not leave us or forsake us; so that He may incline our hearts to Him, to walk in all His ways . . . . that all the peoples of the earth may know that the Lord is God; there is no other.

Since the approval of the joint resolution of the Congress on April 17, 1952, calling for the designation of a specific day to be set aside each year as a National Day of Prayer, recognition of such a day has become a cherished annual event Each President since then has proclaimed a National Day of Prayer annually under the authority of that resolution, continuing a tradition that dates back to the Continental Congress. By Public Law 100–307, the first Thursday in May of each year has been set aside as a National Day of Prayer.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 7, 1992, as a National Day of Prayer. I urge all Americans to gather together on that day in homes and places of worship to pray, each after his or her own manner, in thanksgiving to Almighty God. On this occasion, let us also pray for His continued blessing upon our families and Nation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-two. 106 STAT. 5233 and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth.

GEORGE BUSH 6410 March 10, 1992 Girl Scouts of the United States of America 80th Anniversary Day Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6410 of March 10, 1992 Girl Scouts of the United States of America 80th Anniversary Day By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since Julliette Gordon Low founded the first troop on March 12, 1912, millions of Girl Scouts have embarked on great adventures in learning—adventures that have combined the joys of self-discovery with the rewards of friendship and voluntary service to others.

By fostering the social, spiritual, and intellectual development of its members, the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. has not only helped them to prepare for the challenges and opportunities of adulthood but also enriched our communities and country. From the Daisy and Brownie levels to the ranks of Junior, Cadette, and Senior, participation in the Girl Scouts is about becoming a good neighbor and citizen while at the same time striving to reach one’s fullest potential. The fundamentals of scouting—and life—are summarized in the Girl Scout Promise, which states:

On my honor, I will try To serve God and my country o help people at all times And to live by the Scout Law. The Scout Law, in turn, upholds virtues such as honesty, fairness, self-respect, and respect and consideration for others. The first five words of the Law, “I will do my best,” emphasize that virtually every aim of scouting is rooted in a commitment to excellence. Learning is a key to excellence, of course, and one way that Girl Scouts gain valuable knowledge and experience is through voluntary service to others.

Every Girl Scout has pledged “to help where I am needed . . . [and] to protect and improve the world around me.” Hence, Girl Scouts serve as shining Points of Light in their communities; each year, they devote thousands of hours to activities such as visiting residents of nursing homes, collecting food and clothing for the poor, or planting and caring for trees. Moreover, the Girl Scout organization, which includes more than 200,000 troops across the United States, is staffed almost entirely by adult volunteers.

By affirming the importance of serving others and by upholding the traditional moral and spiritual values on which this great Republic rests, the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. has become known as an “all-American” organization. Yet through its membership in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. is part of a global family of young women and adults who profess the timeless ideals contained in the Scout Promise and Scout Law. 106 STAT. 5234 When she brought scouting to the girls of America 80 years ago, Juliette Gordon Low could not have envisioned the immense popularity and stature that it enjoys today.

In a 1924 letter to members of the Girl Scouts, she wrote: I hope that during the coming year we shall all remember the rules of this Girl Scouting game of ours. They are: To play fair. To play in your place. To play for your side and not for yourself. And as for the score, the best thing in a game is the fun and not the result.... For millions of American women, participation in the Girl Scouts has proved to be excellent preparation for life, and Ms. Low’s words are well worth remembering today.

The Congress, by House Joint Resolution 343, has designated March 12, 1992, as “Girl Scouts of the United States of America 80th Anniversary Day.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby recognize March 12, 1992, as the 80th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. I invite all Americans to observe this occasion with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth.

GEORGE BUSH 6411 March 12, 1992 To Amend the Generalized System of Preferences Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6411 of March 12, 1992 To Amend the Generalized System of Preferences By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. Pursuant to section 504(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the 1974 Act) (19 U.S.C. 2464(a)(1)), the President may withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of the duty-free treatment afforded under the Generalized System of Preferences

(GSP)with respect to any article or any country after considering the factors set forth in sections 501 and 502(c) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2461 and 2462(c)). Accordingly, after taking into account the factors set forth in sections 501 and 502(c) of the 1974 Act, I have determined that it is appropriate to withdraw the duty-free treatment afforded under the GSP to imports from Malaysia of vulcanized rubber thread and cord provided for in heading 4007.00.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). 2. 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 106 STAT. 5235 and the laws of the United States of America, including but not limited to sections 501, 502(c), 504(a)(1), and 604 of the 1974 Act, do proclaim that:

(1)In order to provide that Malaysia should no longer be treated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to HTS heading 4007.00.00 for purposes of the GSP, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for HTS heading 4007.00.00 is modified:

(i)by deleting the symbol “A” in parentheses, and

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

(2)In order to provide that Malaysia should no longer be treated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to HTS heading 4007.00.00 for purposes of the GSP, general note 3(c)(ii)(D) to the HTS is modified by adding, in numerical sequence, “4007.00.00 Malaysia”. “3902.10.00 Mexico”

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

(4)The modifications to the HTS made by paragraphs

(1)and

(2)of 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 15 days after the date of publication of this proclamation in the Federal Register. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6412 March 17, 1992 National Women in Agriculture Day, 1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6412 of March 17, 1992 National Women in Agriculture Day, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As we Americans observe Women’s History Month this March, were member in a special way women who were pioneers in their respective fields—including women who were the first to pursue jobs and degrees traditionally held by men. Women have always played leading roles in American agriculture, however, and today they remain full working partners on our Nation’s farms. On this occasion, we gratefully recognize their contributions and achievements. In every generation, in times of adversity as well as in times of plenty, women have demonstrated the hardy spirit and the finely honed skills necessary to ensure the survival of the American farm. On the frontier, women helped to raise crops and care for livestock while meeting the numerous demands of home and family. During periods of conflict in our Nation’s history—and, in particular, during the long and difficult years of the Second World War—women played critical roles in the management and operation of our farms and ranches. Today new challenges confront American farm women as they strive to apply innovative agricultural methods and technology while meeting 106 STAT. 5236 demands for better business practices. Women in agriculture are meeting those challenges with an increasing array of new skills and knowledge—and with the remarkable resilience and resolve that have long characterized the American farmer. Through the grace of Almighty God and through the daily labors of the men and women who till the soil, plant the seeds, nourish the tender shoots, and reap the harvest, our Nation’s farms are the most efficient and most productive in the world. In fact, America’s farmers produce enough food and fiber to meet our Nation’s needs and those of millions of people around the globe. On this occasion, we offer special thanks to the women who serve on our Nation’s farms. In agriculture as in virtually every other field of endeavor, women are making vital contributions to our families, communities, and country. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 176, has designated March 19, 1992, as “National Women in Agriculture 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 March 19, 1992, as National Women in Agriculture Day. I invite all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6413 March 17, 1992 Extending United States Copyright Protections to the Works of the People’s Republic of China Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6413 of March 17, 1992 Extending United States Copyright Protections to the Works of the People’s Republic of China By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Section 104(b)(5) of title 17 of the United States Code provides that when the President finds that a particular foreign nation extends, to works by authors who are nationals or domiciliaries of the United States of America or to works first published in the United States, copyright protection on substantially the same basis as that on which the foreign nation extends protection to works of its own nationals and domiciliaries and works first published in that nation, the President may extend protection under that title to works of which one or more of the authors is, on the date of first publication, a national, domiciliary, or sovereign authority of that nation, or which are first published in that nation. Satisfactory assurances have been received that as of March 17, 1992, as provided in Article 3(9) of the Memorandum of Understanding Be tween the Government of the United States of America and the Government 106 STAT. 5237 of the People’s Republic of China on the Protection of Intellectual Property (hereinafter the “Memorandum of Understanding”), China will grant to works of United States nationals and domiciliaries and works first published in the United States protection in the People’s Republic of China on the same basis as works of Chinese nationals and domiciliaries and works first published in China which are not in the public domain. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by section 104 of title 17 of the United States Code, do find and proclaim that effective March 17. 1992, the conditions specified in section 104(b)(5) of title 17 of the United States Code have been satisfied in the People’s Republic of China with respect to works of which one or more of the authors is, on the date of first publication, a national or domiciliary of the United States of America, or which are first published in the United States, and as of March 17. 1992. works of Chinese nationals and domiciliaries and works first published in the People’s Republic of China are entitled to protection under title 17 of the United States Code. I hereby request the Secretary of State to notify the Government of the People’s Republic of China that the date on which works of Chinese nationals and domiciliaries and works first published in the People’s Republic of China are entitled to protection under title 17 of the Unit ed States Code, is March 17, 1992, 60 days after the date of signature of the Memorandum of Understanding. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6414 March 18, 1992 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, 1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6414 of March 18, 1992 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each day, thousands of Americans dial 9–1–1 for help in emergencies ranging from house fires and automobile accidents to heart attacks and child poisonings. The men and women who answer these calls for help, gathering essential information and dispatching the appropriate assistance, can often make the difference between life and death for persons in need. Our Nation’s 9–1–1 dispatchers, however, are among the more than 500,000 telecommunications specialists who work daily to protect and to promote the public safety. This week, we salute all of them—both professional and volunteer—for their dedicated efforts in our behalf. Public safety telecommunicators are more than a calm and reassuring voice at the other end of the phone. They are knowledgeable and highly trained individuals who work closely with other police, fire, and medical personnel. They are Federal and State officials who manage vital government communications in areas such as highway safety, 106 STAT. 5238road maintenance, forestry, and conservation; and they are municipal employees who help to ensure the smooth operation of public utilities and other services that affect the health and safety of our citizens. Be cause emergencies can strike at any time, we rely on the vigilance and the preparedness of these individuals 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our Nation enjoys the highest standards of public health and safety in the world, and we owe a great debt to the men and women who, by applying their expertise in telecommunications, help to make that achievement possible. During this special observance, we acknowledge that debt and extend a heartfelt thanks to each of them. The Congress, by House Joint Resolution 284, has designated the week of April 12 through April 18, 1992, as “National Public Safety Telecommunicators 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 April 12 through April 18, 1992, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. I invite all Americans to observe this week with appropriate programs and activities in honor of all the emergency dispatchers and other communications specialists, both professional and volunteer, who help to protect our health and safety. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6415 March 20, 1992 National Safe Boating Week, 1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6415 of March 20, 1992 National Safe Boating Week, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation America’s marine resources are a national treasure. The vast systems of lakes, rivers, and bays across this great land, and the oceans which touch our shores have played a pivotal role in the development of United States industry, agriculture, energy production, and commerce. Beautiful and inviting, our Nation’s inland waterways and coastal regions have also provided generations of Americans with opportunities for relaxation and fun. This year, it is anticipated that more than 19 million Americans will engage in recreational boating. While we Americans are fortunate to have the freedom to enjoy boating and related activities on the open water, at the same time, it is important to remember that an improperly handled watercraft can be dangerous or even deadly. Tragically, about 900 persons die each year on our Nation’s waterways. All too often, these deaths are caused by human carelessness and neglect. To help prevent boating-related accidents, the United States Coast Guard is working together with other government agencies and with private organizations around the country to encourage Americans to 106 STAT. 5239 “Boat Smart.” Smart boating begins with making safety the first prior ity of every pilot and passenger. Every watercraft operator should know his or her vessel—its equipment, its condition, and its capabilities—as well as the rules and courtesies of navigation. Pilots should have knowledge of and respect for the marine environment in which they will be operating, and all boaters should be aware of prevailing and forecasted weather conditions. Pilots and passengers alike should be equipped with life jackets and know what to do in the event of an emergency. Moreover, because the ability to “Boat Smart” requires clear judgment and physical readiness, no one should operate a watercraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. As these fundamentals of safety indicate, smart boating goes hand in hand with common sense—and with a sense of personal responsibility and concern for others. To help promote safe boating practices, the Congress, by joint resolution approved June 4, 1958 (36 U.S.C. 161), as amended, has author ized and requested the President to proclaim annually the week beginning on the first Sunday in June as “National Safe Boating Week.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning June 7, 1992, as National Safe Boating Week. I encourage the Governors of the 50 States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and officials of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to provide for the observance of this week. I also urge all Americans to take this opportunity to learn more about boating safety. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH 6416 March 23, 1992 Cancer Control Month, 1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6416 of March 23, 1992 Cancer Control Month, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation When our Nation first observed Cancer Control Month more than 50 years ago, few diseases evoked more dread or inspired a greater sense of mystery than cancer. Today, however, thanks to advances in early detection, diagnosis, and treatment, more than half of the people who are diagnosed with cancer survive their disease 5 years or more. While this progress is heartening, each year more than 1,000,000 Americans continue to be diagnosed with cancer—and tens of thousands die of the disease. Thus, the observance of Cancer Control Month warrants as much public attention and cooperation as ever. Further progress in the fight against cancer depends on continuing research. Through the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the Federal Government supports a nationwide network of cancer centers where physicians and scientists conduct basic research and clinical trials on cancer 106 STAT. 5240 prevention and treatment. The Institute also helps to support the research of investigators in private laboratories and hospitals across the country. Basic research has made cancer prevention a realistic expectation and brought us a range of new cancer therapies. Such advances hold promise not only for our fight against cancer but also for our battles against other diseases, such as AIDS. In addition, our Nation’s investment in the work of pioneers who are investigating the genetic and molecular bases of cancer has produced an extra dividend: a thriving bio technology industry that, in turn, has helped to accelerate biomedical research. To help speed the transfer of the results of biomedical research from the laboratory to the patient, the NCI’s Physician Data Query

(PDQ)in corporates into a computerized system the newest information about cancer prevention, technologies for early detection, and innovative therapies. Through the PDQ, physicians can readily obtain needed in formation. Cancer patients and other concerned individuals can dial toll-free numbers to obtain information as well: 1–800–4–CANCER to reach the NCI’s Cancer Information Center and 1–800–ACS–2345 to access the Cancer Response System of the American Cancer Society. While research is helping to lead the way in the fight against cancer, the public also has a key role to play in achieving victory. Each of us can adopt healthy behaviors that lower our risk of developing cancer. Smoking is implicated in at least one-third of all cancer deaths each year—about 170,000 deaths in all. No new drug, therapy, or screening technique would strike as forceful a blow in our fight against cancer as the decision by millions of smokers to quit the habit. Maintaining a high-fiber, low-fat diet is another effective means of cancer prevention. Americans can reduce their risk of developing colon and other kinds of cancer by reducing their consumption of fatty foods and by increasing their daily intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain breads and cereals. Just as a healthy life-style—one that includes a sensible diet and regular exercise—can help to decrease the risk of developing cancer, periodic cancer screenings and early detection can also save lives. Every American is encouraged to learn about cancer and its warning signs and to supplement regular self-examinations with periodic checkups by his or her doctor. A physician’s judgment, which is often based on the use of sophisticated testing equipment, is imperative. Simple steps like these, along with continuing research, can take us a long way toward our goal of defeating cancer. Indeed, as we continue to unlock the secrets of this complex disease, our failure to take advantage of all that we have learned would be the only mystery that remains. In 1938, the Congress passed a joint resolution (52 Stat. 148, 36 U.S.C. 150) requesting the President to issue an annual proclamation declaring April to be Cancer Control Month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of April 1992 as Cancer Control Month. I invite the Governors of the fifty States and the appropriate officials of all other areas under the American flag to issue similar

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