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106 STAT. 5384 Proclamation 6459 of July 20, 1992 Lyme Disease Awareness Week, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation At a time when millions of Americans are taking advantage of warm summer weather to enjoy hiking, gardening in the backyard, and other outdoor activities, it is fitting that we remind ourselves of the health threat posed by Lyme disease. Discovered in 1975 by a rheumatologist who noted a high incidence of arthritis among patients living in wooded areas in and near Lyme, Connecticut, Lyme disease is a potentially debilitating bacterial infection that is transmitted to humans by the bite of a very small tick.
These ticks feed primarily on deer and mice—although they may also be found on cats, dogs, and birds—and individuals who work or play in wooded, brushy areas are prime targets for tick bites. While it is most prevalent in the coastal Northeast and in Wisconsin, Minnesota, northern California, and Oregon, Lyme disease has been reported in almost every State. Hence, all Americans should be aware of the importance of prevention and early detection. Persons who spend time in wooded areas are advised to take precautions against being bitten by the tick that carries Lyme disease.
These measures include using tick repellents, avoiding long grass or brush, covering up well with light-colored slacks and long-sleeved shirts, and carefully examining oneself for ticks after returning from the out-of-doors. Early symptoms of Lyme disease may include a red, bull’s-eye-shaped rash at the site of a tick bite, headache, low-grade fever, joint pain, and fatigue. Fortunately, when the disease is detected early, most persons respond well to treatment with antibiotics.
If left undetected, however, Lyme disease can lead to chronic arthritis and to serious problems of the nervous system and heart. Therefore, persons who are at risk of contracting Lyme disease and who exhibit symptoms are urged to consult their physician. Federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control, along with numerous physicians and scientists in the private sector, are continuing the fight against Lyme disease. Researchers are developing more reliable diagnostic laboratory tests, as well as new therapies for the disease.
They are also making progress toward a vaccine while studying new ways to eradicate the tick-borne bacterium that causes Lyme disease. In support of these efforts, the Congress, by Public Law 102–319, has designated the week beginning July 26, 1992, as “Lyme Disease Awareness Week” and has 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 July 26, 1992, as Lyme Disease Awareness Week.
I encourage all Americans to observe this week with appropriate programs and activities in order to enhance their understanding of Lyme disease. 106 STAT. 5385 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of July, 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 seventeenth. GEORGE BUSH 6460 July 21, 1992 Minority Enterprise Development Week, 1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6460 of July 21, 1992 Minority Enterprise Development Week, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Adherence to the principles of independent entrepreneurship and free enterprise has long formed the bedrock of America’s economic strength.
By guaranteeing the freedom of individuals to engage in private industry and commerce and by permitting them to reap the fruits of their labor, the United States has provided a model of growth and progress for the world. The creative energy and genius of the American people, unfettered by excessive government intervention in the market-place, have enabled our Nation to achieve unparalleled levels of productivity and strength. At a time when dramatic changes in the global marketplace are presenting new challenges and opportunities for American business and industry, our Nation’s continued economic progress calls for the full participation and support of all citizens, regardless of gender, race, or ethnic background.
During this 10th annual observance of Minority Enterprise Development Week, we recognize that our Nation’s minority business community, which includes more than 1 million minority entrepreneurs, must be part of the United States strategy to remain a leader in the increasingly competitive world economy. Minority Americans have long recognized that freedom and equality also require economic opportunity and independence. By making the most of every opportunity and by achieving economic advancement through determination and hard work, minority business men and women have set wonderful examples for others.
Such a drive to succeed offers inspiration as we strengthen our Nation’s commitment to producing high quality products and services that are competitive in the global marketplace. A similar commitment to excellence underlies America 2000, our national campaign to promote learning and achievement and to ensure that every American has the knowledge and skills that are necessary to lead a full, productive life in an increasingly technological workplace. The spirit that We celebrate during Minority Enterprise Development Week is the spirit that will lead the United States to even greater heights of prosperity and progress in the next century.
It is the spirit of individuals who avail themselves of every opportunity to fulfill the American dream and who help to extend opportunities to others, thereby enriching themselves, their communities, and our country. 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 of Septem-106 STAT. 5386ber 27 through October 3, 1992, as Minority Enterprise Development Week.
I encourage all Americans to observe this week with appropriate programs and activities in celebration of the achievements of minority business men and women and in recognition of the successful public-private partnerships that are leading to greater educational and economic opportunities for all Americans. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of July, 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 seventeenth.
GEORGE BUSH 6461 July 24, 1992 Buffalo Soldiers Day, 1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6461 of July 24, 1992 Buffalo Soldiers Day, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On July 28, 1866, recognizing the contributions of the more than 180,000 black Americans who fought to preserve the Union during the Civil War, the United States Congress established six regular Army regiments of black enlisted soldiers.
Of those six units, the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments eventually became two of the most highly decorated units in American military history. Despite suffering the discrimination and the injustice that plagued all black Americans during the days of segregation, the members of the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments served with pride and distinction. On this occasion, we celebrate their outstanding legacy of service. Organized at Greenville, Louisiana, and at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, respectively, the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments played key roles in the development of the western United States.
In addition to protecting settlers as they crossed the frontier via wagon trains and railroads, these skilled horsemen and soldiers assisted in the construction of roads and forts and in the pursuit of cattle thieves and other outlaws. During a battle in 1867 near Fort Hays, Kansas, Cheyenne warriors remarked that the black American soldiers fought as fiercely and with as much strength as buffaloes. Hence, members of the 9th and 10th Cavalries proudly adopted the name “Buffalo Soldiers” as a badge of honor.
While the Buffalo Soldiers blazed many significant trails in the history of the American frontier, their achievements were not limited to the western United States. Members of the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments also served in Virginia, Vermont, and New York, and answered the call to duty in places as far-flung as Cuba, Mexico, and the Philippines. They served alongside Theodore Roosevelt and his legendary Rough Riders at San Juan Hill, and they continued to prove their courage and mettle through two world wars and the conflict in Korea.
By the time of their integration in 1952, the Buffalo Soldiers had earned well over a dozen Congressional Medals of Honor, as well as numerous campaign and unit citations. From their ranks emerged several famed military leaders, including General Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., Colonel Charles 106 STAT. 5387 Young, and Lieutenant Henry Flipper, the first black graduate of West Point. Although they often received the worst food and equipment and labored without the respect and recognition that were their due, the Buffalo Soldiers served proudly and with a standard of bravery and skill worthy of the United States Army.
Their achievements in the face of adversity not only helped to open doors for younger black Americans, in the military and in society as a whole, but also set a timeless example for all those who wear our Nation’s uniform. Today, we celebrate the great legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers and acknowledge their special place of honor in the history of the United States. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 92, has designated July 28, 1992, as “Buffalo Soldiers Day” and has requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of that occasion.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 28, 1992, as Buffalo Soldiers Day. I urge all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities in honor of the black Americans who served our Nation as members of the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of July, 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 seventeenth.
GEORGE BUSH 6462 July 28, 1992 Helsinki Human Rights Day, 1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6462 of July 28, 1992 Helsinki Human Rights Day, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Less than two decades ago, on August 1, 1975, the United States and Canada joined 33 European nations in adopting the Helsinki Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE). Affirming the “close link between peace and security in Europe and in the world as a whole,” signatories to the declaration agreed to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, “including freedom of thought, conscience, religion, or belief, for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion.
” Participating states recognized respect for human rights as “an essential factor” for the attainment of peace, justice, and cooperation among nations and agreed to settle disputes among themselves peacefully and on the basis of international law. This year the CSCE Summit, the first held in Helsinki since 1975, offered an historic setting to renew United States support for a strong Euro-Atlantic partnership based on shared goals and values. Since its inception, the CSCE has championed human rights and democratic values.
Originally set forth at Helsinki in 1975, these standards have been strengthened and reaffirmed by the Copenhagen, Geneva, and Moscow CSCE documents and by the 1990 Charter of Paris for a New Europe, through which members added to existing CSCE prin-106 STAT. 5388ciples new and sweeping commitments to political pluralism and the rule of law. The Charter of Paris also established new CSCE institutions, such as the Conflict Prevention Center in Vienna, to strengthen the ability of the Conference to promote the peaceful resolution of disputes and the development of stable, democratic governments.
During the past two years, the Conference has evolved further to assist in the task of managing the dramatic changes that have been brought about in the CSCE community by the collapse of communism and the end of the Cold War. In addition to expanding its activities and institutions, as well as its mechanisms for fostering international dialogue and cooperation, the CSCE has welcomed new members from among the emerging states of Central and Eastern Europe and the 12 states that replaced the Soviet Union.
We welcome these new CSCE participants and the commitment to human rights that their membership signifies. While great advances have been made overall in promoting human rights, especially since the democratic revolutions that swept Europe in 1989, today some states are making only minimal progress while others are sliding backward into the mire of ethnic conflicts. Thus, this year’s Helsinki Summit emphasized that political stability and lasting freedom can be based only on genuine respect for human rights, which forms the basis of the CSCE concept of international security and cooperation.
At Helsinki, participating states broke new ground in enhancing the CSCE’s ability to promote human rights, to manage change, and to prevent conflicts. In addition to establishing the office of a CSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, which will assist in the investigation and prevention of conflicts arising from ethnic or minority tensions, the 1992 Helsinki document provides for an expanded Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights in Warsaw. To promote the nonviolent resolution of disputes, the document also envisages formal peacekeeping operations in support of political solutions, either by CSCE countries directly or with the support of other international organizations such as NATO and the Western European Union (WEU).
Today the Euro-Atlantic community continues to be challenged by the legacy of the Cold War. The peoples of Europe’s emerging states face many difficulties as they strive to overcome deeply rooted political and economic problems imposed by decades of Soviet repression and communist rule. Yet, during this period of great change, the principles set forth in the 1975 Helsinki Final Act and reaffirmed at follow-on meetings of the CSCE continue to offer a steady guide to peaceful, cooperative relations among states and to the just and democratic conduct of governments.
In recognition of the contributions of the CSCE toward the expansion of human rights and toward the development of a strong Euro-Atlantic partnership for freedom, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 310, has designated August 1, 1992, as “Helsinki Human Rights Day” and has requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim August 1, 1992, as Helsinki Human Rights Day and reaffirm the United States commitment to upholding human dignity and freedom—principles that are enshrined in the Hel-106 STAT. 5389sinki Final Act.
As we Americans observe this day with appropriate programs and activities, let us remember all those courageous individuals and groups of individuals who have made tremendous sacrifices to secure the freedoms that we enjoy. The God-given and inalienable rights affirmed in our Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by our Constitution are rights that many people in the world still struggle to obtain. Building on the foundation that was laid at Helsinki 17 years ago and that was fortified there last month, let us recommit ourselves to making peace and liberty the common heritage of all.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day of July, 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 seventeenth. GEORGE BUSH 6463 August 10, 1992 Women’s Equality Day, 1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6463 of August 10, 1992 Women’s Equality Day, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation “I believe in woman’s suffrage, because I believe in democracy.
” With these words. Congressman M. Clyde Kelly of Pennsylvania summarized the convictions of countless Americans who supported the adoption of the 19th Amendment to our Constitution. This Amendment, which was passed by the Congress in June 1919, ratified by the Tennessee legislature on August 20, 1920, and officially declared part of our Constitution six days later, guaranteed for women the right to vote. The adoption of the 19th Amendment marked a long-awaited triumph for members of the woman’s suffrage movement and the beginning of ever greater participation by women in the day-to-day process of government.
By the time the proposed Amendment was presented to the States for ratification—some 40 years after it had been introduced in the Congress—women had won equal suffrage in 15 States and in the Alaska Territory. Women could vote in Presidential elections in 12 other States and in primary elections in two States. Yet, after years of hard work at the grassroots level, suffragettes and their supporters knew that full, effective recognition of women’s right to vote depended on action at the Federal level.
To allow the question to be resolved arbitrarily, by the individual States, would refute the idea of women as coheirs to the God-given and unalienable rights enshrined in our Nation’s Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by our Constitution. Proponents of the 19th Amendment understood that, as long as women were disenfranchised in any State, our Nation deviated from the principles on which it was founded—including the belief that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed.
Explaining the link between woman’s suffrage and the preservation of democracy, Representative Kelly said: 106 STAT. 5390 When officials are chosen without the consent of all, then those who had no voice in their selection are subjects, not citizens. Women are citizens, they are part of the people, and they have a right to help elect those who shall represent them and to help make the laws under which they shall live and to which they must render obedience. By extending the franchise, the United States took an important step toward fulfilling its promise of liberty and justice for all—one that would be followed by other legal milestones such as the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and, more recently, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Civil Rights Act of 1991.
Although women have always made vital contributions to the social, cultural, and economic development of the United States, it was not until adoption of the 19th Amendment that they became full participants in our system of self-government. No longer excluded from the voting booth, women began to play increasingly influential roles in public life, overcoming legal and attitudinal barriers to their advancement and sharing their talents and ideas in virtually every field. As we commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment nearly three-quarters of a century ago, we recall the many contributions and achievements of women, as well as our obligation to promote equal opportunities for all Americans.
This year, let us also reflect on the importance of having the right to vote and of faithfully exercising that right. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 26, 1992, as Women’s Equality Day. I invite all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of August, 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 seventeenth.
GEORGE BUSH 6464 August 12, 1992 82nd Airborne Division 50th Anniversary Recognition Day, 1992 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 6464 of August 12, 1992 82nd Airborne Division 50th Anniversary Recognition Day, 1992 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Members of the United States Armed Forces have proved, time and again, that they are the most highly prepared and thoroughly effective defense forces in the world.
On this occasion, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, we salute an elite group of military personnel who stand among the best of the best. Emerging from the ranks of the first “All Americans,” an infantry unit that participated in three major campaigns during World War I and 106 STAT. 5391 saw more consecutive days on the front lines than any other unit, the 82nd was reactivated just a few months after the United States entered World War II.
The unit was designated as the Army’s first airborne division on August 15, 1942. The first such infantry unit of its kind, the 82nd Airborne quickly established its reputation as a leader in courage and achievement as well. From its initial parachute and glider assaults into Sicily and Salerno, through its participation at the Battle of the Bulge—where it helped to inflict the blows that led to the final collapse of the Nazi war machine—the 82nd proved to be a fearsome weapon in the Allied struggle against tyranny.
“Those devils in the baggy pants,” as an exhausted enemy soldier once described them, found no sacrifice too great, no counter-fire too fierce as they stormed from the skies in defense of freedom. By the end of World War II, more than 3,000 members of the 82nd had been killed or were missing in action. Another 12,604 had been wounded. Today we know that their extraordinary selflessness and daring not only hastened the day of victory but also offered enduring evidence of America’s resolve to preserve liberty and democracy.
Members of the 82nd Airborne Division have maintained its tradition of excellence well beyond the events of a half-century ago, and on this occasion, we also recall their more recent heroism in the Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Grenada, and Central America. Just a few years ago, more than 2,000 Division paratroopers took part in Operation Just Cause, which liberated the people of Panama from a ruthless dictator. During the successful international effort to free Kuwait from the sinister aggression of Iraq’s Saddam Hussein, members of the 82nd proved, once again, why they are the United States’ premier rapid deployment force.
Ready at all times to deploy anywhere in the world, and with just 18 hours’ notice, the 82nd Airborne Division is a leader among leaders, a special object of pride among the strong and the brave. Thus, while all of America’s service members and veterans deserve our respect and thanks, on this 50th anniversary of the 82nd Airborne, we raise a special salute to “America’s Guard of Honor.” The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 270, has designated August 15, 1992, as “82nd Airborne Division 50th Anniversary Recognition Day” and has 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 encourage all Americans to join in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the activation of the 82nd Airborne Division. Let us honor with appropriate ceremonies and activities the courageous individuals who have served in the 82nd over the years, and let us remember through public and private prayer all those who have died in the line of duty. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of August, 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 seventeenth.
GEORGE BUSH 6465 August 25, 1992 To Amend the Generalized System of Preferences Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
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