Proclamation 4579.

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92 STAT. 3936 Proclamation 4579 • July 19, 1978 Citizenship Day and Constitution Week, 1978 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation September 17, 1978, will mark the 191st anniversary of the signing, in Independence Hall, Philadelphia, of the Constitution of the United States. That great document has endured, with but few changes, as the finest foundation of government in the history of mankind. By a joint resolution of February 29, 1952 (36 U.S.C. 153), Congress designated September 17 as Citizenship Day, in commemoration of the signing of the Constitution and in recognition of all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have attained the status of citizenship;

Congress also authorized the President to issue annually a proclamation calling upon officials of the Government to display the flag on all Government buildings on that day. By a joint resolution of August 2, 1956, (36 U.S.C. 159). Congress authorized the President to designate the period beginning September 17 and ending September 23 of each year as Constitution Week and to issue a proclamation calling for the observance of that week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, call upon appropriate government officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on Citizenship Day, September 17, 1978, the 191st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution.

I urge Federal, State, and local officials, as well as leaders of civic, educational and religious organizations, to conduct suitable ceremonies and programs on that day. I also designate as Constitution Week the period beginning September 17 and ending September 23, 1978, and urge all Americans to observe that week with ceremonies and activities in their schools, churches and in other suitable places in order to foster a better understanding of the Constitution and of the rights and duties of United States citizens.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of July in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-eight, and of the Independence of the United States the two hundred and third. Jimmy Carter 4580 August 3, 1978 National Grandparents Day, 1978 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States A Proclamation Proclamation 4580 • August 3, 1978 National Grandparents Day, 1978 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our nation was shaped by the wisdom and courage of our founding fathers, and by the steadfastness of succeeding generations who have sustained their vision through two turbulent centuries of challenge and growth. 92 STAT. 3937 Each American family is similarly shaped and guided by its forbears.

Just as a nation learns and is strengthened by its history, so a family learns and is strengthened by its understanding of preceding generations As Americans live longer, more and more families are enriched by their shared experiences with grandparents and great-grandparents. The ciders of each family have the responsibility for setting the moral tone for the family and for passing on the traditional values of our nation to their children and grandchildren. They bore the hardships and made the sacrifices that produced much of the progress and comfort we enjoy today.

It is appropriate, therefore, that as individuals and as a nation, that we salute our grandparents for their contribution to our lives. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Sunday, September 10, 1978, as “National Grandparents Day.” I urge officials of Government at the national, state, and local levels, and of voluntary organizations to plan appropriate activities so that the contributions that our grandparents have made may be appropriately recognized.

I urge each citizen to pause and to reflect on the influence his grandparents have had in shaping his own destiny, and on the legacy bestowed upon our contemporary society by his grandparents' generation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third. Jimmy Carter 4581 August 8, 1978 Fire Prevention Week, 1978 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States A Proclamation Proclamation 4581 • August 8, 1978 Fire Prevention Week, 1978 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Fire causes more loss of life and property in the United States than all other natural disasters combined.

In the home, fire is the second most frequent cause of accidental death. Volunteer and professional firefighters bear a disproportionate burden of the human costs of fire; firefighting is still America's most hazardous profession. Every year in this decade 7,500 U.S. citizens have died, 310.000 have been injured and more than $4 billion worth of personal property has been destroyed. America's fire incidents, casualties, and dollar loss per capita are among the very highest in the industrialized world.

As evidence of my strong personal concern about our fire problem. I have proposed a reorganization plan that would put the federal government's principal fire programs in a new Federal Emergency Management Agency. This agency would coordinate America's disaster preparedness, mitigation and response efforts But the federal government cannot reduce America’s fire losses by itself. The public and private sector—all individuals, organizations and governmental entities—must help. Together we can eliminate this unnecessary life-threatening destruction. 92 STAT. 3938 NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate October 8–14, 1978, as Fire Prevention Week.

Because fire deaths most often occur in homes, I call upon American families and other property owners to install smoke detectors, to practice exit drills, and to be especially vigilant in guarding against fires caused by cooking and fires caused by smoking materials, which cause the greatest number of fires and greatest proportion of losses in homes. I support and encourage the cooperative efforts of private enterprise and government in developing low cost residential sprinkler systems and I urge commercial and government property owners to install sprinklers in both new and older buildings, especially those buildings in which large numbers of people gather.

I urge all agencies of Federal, state and local government involved in the planning and implementation of programs directed to finding solutions to such national concerns as energy conservation, environmental protection, and economic well-being to fully consider the effects of their programs on the fire safety of the environment in which Americans live and work. I encourage the fire service, police, prosecutors, the insurance industry, and government to work together to remove incentives for arson, and to improve arson detection and prosecution so that we can begin to eliminate this costly, often life-threatening crime.

I urge officials in private industry and in government who are responsible for using or regulating hazardous materials to seek and implement measures to significantly reduce the possibility of life loss in the event of manufacturing, transportation, or storage accidents and to assist the fire services in preparing for such disasters should they occur. Finally, I call upon the members of the Joint Council of National Fire Service Organizations, the National Fire Protection Association, all other organizations concerned with fire safety, and the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration to provide the leadership, planning, and innovation necessary for an effective national fire prevention and control effort.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third. Jimmy Carter 4582 August 8, 1978 General Pulaski's Memorial Day, 1978 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States A Proclamation Proclamation 4582 • August 8, 1978 General Pulaski's Memorial Day, 1978 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation One hundred and ninety-nine years ago, the Polish patriot Casimir Pulaski gave his life fighting for freedom in the American Revolution.

General Pulaski, an exile from his native Poland, arrived in 1777 to join the Revolutionary Army. He fought courageously al Brandywine and in other battles, and he formed and commanded the famous cavalry unit, the Pulaski Legion, which fought nobly in the cause of American independence. 92 STAT. 3939 General Pulaski died on October 11, 1779 of wounds received in the Battle of Savannah two days earlier. Nearly two hundred years later we continue to pay tribute to him and to the millions of Americans of Polish descent who have played such an important part in founding our country, making it grow, and preserving us ideals.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Wednesday, October 11, 1978, as General Pulaski's Memorial Day and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United Slates on all Government buildings on that day. I also invite the people of the United States to honor the memory of General Pulaski by holding appropriate exercises and ceremonies in suitable places through-out our Nation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-eight, and of the Independence of the United Slates of America the two hundred and third.

Jimmy Carter 4583 August 8, 1978 White Cane Safety Day, 1978 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States A Proclamation Proclamation 4583 • August 8, 1978 White Cane Safety Day, 1978 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation for the more than six million Americans who suffer severe visual impairment, merely crossing the street may be a harrowing experience. This is especially true for the one-half million of our citizens who are legally blind and whose skill and resolve are tested daily in the traffic of our busy cities.

For such people, the while cane is an invaluable tool with which they can move about confidently and, most important, independently. Because the white cane is deceptively simple, many of us do not realize that special training and skill are required to use it effectively and safely. The cane is not a crutch but serves much as an extension of its user, providing assurance that the path ahead is clear and safe. For the sighted, the white cane should serve as a reminder of the special needs of the visually handicapped person and of the importance of exercising simple courtesies which may otherwise be overlooked in haste.

Observing the pedestrian’s right-of-way in a crosswalk is a basic rule of traffic safety which has extra importance to the visually handicapped person who cannot see a vehicle's approach. For the sighted pedestrian, even a gesture as simple as offering to accompany a visually handicapped person across a busy intersection can make the difference between a safe crossing and a hazardous one. To heighten public awareness of the importance of the white cane to the independence and safety of thousands of blind and visually handicapped Americans, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved October 6, 1964 (78 Stat. 1003; 36 U S.C. 169d). has authorized the President to proclaim October 15 of each year as White Cane Safety Day.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United Stales of America, do hereby proclaim October 15, 1978, as White Cane Safety Day. 92 STAT. 3940 On this occasion, let us all recognize the achievements of those who have overcome visual disability and blindness to lead independent, productive, and fulfilling lives. At the same time, let us all resolve to increase our awareness of the needs of visually handicapped people and observe those courtesies which enable them to move about safely and without needless constraint.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the two hundred and third. Jimmy Carter 4584 August 8, 1978 National Aviation Year and Wright Brothers Day, 1978 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States A Proclamation Proclamation 4584 • August 8, 1978 National Aviation Year and Wright Brothers Day, 1978 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation This year, 1978, is the diamond jubilee anniversary of aviation.

Seventy-five years ago on December 17, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the Wright Brothers launched man into the age of powered Hight. The magnitude of the heritage of Orville and Wilbur Wright is heroic. The significance of their achievement to men and women everywhere is profound. At 10:30 in the morning on that cold and windy day Orville, aboard his fragile “Wright Flyer,” was driven aloft by a four cylinder 12 horsepower engine also ingeniously fashioned by the two brothers.

This first successful flight in a heavier-than-air powered aircraft lasted but 12 seconds and covered a distance of only 120 feet. In the seventy-five years since that historic flight, the science of aeronautics and the prowess of American industry have combined to make aviation a giant among the Nation's transportation and communications systems. Air transportation has become the prime public carrier between American cities and to international points. And the movement of cargo, especially perishable goods, life saving pharmaceuticals and other high-priority items important to the public welfare and commerce, has become largely dependent upon the speed, efficiency and safety of air transport.

Aviation today is one of America’s greatest enterprises and among its largest employers; a major contributor in the social and cultural enhancement of the American public and, in the international arena, an instrument of signal importance in the deterrence of aggression and as a mighty defender of peace. THEREFORE, in this 75th anniversary year of powered flight, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the year 1978, diamond jubilee anniversary of powered flight, as National Aviation Year.

And further. To commemorate the historic achievements of the Wright Brothers, the Congress, by joint resolution of December 17, 1963 (77 Slat. 402. 36 U.S.C. 169). designated the seventeenth day of December of each year as Wright Brothers Day and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation inviting the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of this Nation, and their local and national 92 STAT. 3941government officials, to observe Wright Brothers Day, December 17, 1978, with appropriate ceremonies and activities, both to recall the accomplishments of the Wright Brothers and to provide a stimulus to aviation in this country and through-out the world.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-eight, and of the Independence of the Unite States of America the two hundred and third. Jimmy Carter 4585 August 17, 1978 National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1978 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States A Proclamation Proclamation 4585 • August 17, 1978 National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1978 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The Hispanic heritage of 16 million Americans is an essential part of our identity as a nation, and of our role as a leader among nations.

As we reflect upon the countless historical, cultural, and scientific contributions that Hispanics have made to the development of our country. I want to reaffirm my commitment to ensuring the full participation of our Hispanic citizens in all levels of our society and government. Americans have had a unique opportunity to appreciate the values of a broad diversity of cultures and the contribution each makes to our democratic and pluralistic society. As we reach beyond our national borders to advocate the cause of human rights, we must increasingly look to our own Hispanic community as one of our primary sources of advice and counsel, particularly in the development of our relations with other nations of the western hemisphere.

Our Hispanic community is an integral element in the domestic life of our own nation, as well as in our continuing international effort to build understanding, mutual respect, and common purpose with all Hispanic nations. In recognition of our Hispanic heritage, the Congress, by joint resolution approved September 17, 1968 (36 U.S.C. 1691), has requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the week including September 15 and 16 as National Hispanic Heritage Week NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning September 10, 1978, as National Hispanic Heritage Week I call upon all Americans to take this occasion to reflect on the influence of Hispanic culture in our land, and to consider how each of us can be more responsive to the concerns of Hispanics.

As we observe National Hispanic Heritage Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I call upon all Federal. State and community agencies, all business and professional leaders, educators, the clergy, and the communications media to join with me in launching new Hispanic initiatives that will assure the full participation of Hispanic Americans in every sector of American life, at every level of leadership, and guarantee that the human and civil rights of Hispanics, other minorities and, indeed, all citizens of our country are fully protected under the law.

As part of this week s activities I have asked many of my Hispanic appointees to hold town meetings in areas of concentrated Hispanic population. These meetings will help define the problems and concerns shared by Hispanics across our nation. 92 STAT. 3942 The role of Hispanics is ever increasing and offers our Hispanic citizens—the fourth largest Spanish-speaking population in the world—an increasingly active and visible leadership. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third.

Jimmy Carter 4586 August 17, 1978 Columbus Day, 1978 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States A Proclamation Proclamation 4586 • August 17, 1978 Columbus Day, 1978 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Nearly five centuries ago an Italian navigator in the service of Spain gazed beyond the wisdom of his time and sailed west to rap at the portals of the New World. Yearly, in gratitude, we celebrate this incomparable achievement of Christopher Columbus.

We honor too the courage, self-sacrifice, and perseverance that propelled him on that voyage. These qualities can fairly be held as a standard for the people of the United States of America. When they have been foremost in our spirit, they have produced the finest moments in the history of our Republic. Let us continue to hold them fast so that we may always be open to new wisdom, but courageous and persevering in defense of the ideas we hold dear. On October 9 we again honor the memory of Christopher Columbus and the ever young promise of the New World.

In tribute to his achievement, the Congress of the United States, by joint, resolution approved April 30, 1934 (48 Stat. 657), as modified by the Act of June [36 USC 146](/us/usc/t36/s146).[5 USC 6103 and note](/us/usc/t5/s6103). 28, 1968 (82 Stat 250), asked the President to proclaim the second Monday in October of each year as Columbus Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Monday, October 9, 1978, as Columbus Day.

I invite the people of this Nation to observe that day in their schools, churches, and other suitable places with appropriate ceremonies to commemorate his great adventure. I also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed day in memory of Christopher Columbus. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third.

Jimmy Carter 4587 August 17, 1978 Child Health Day, 1978 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States A Proclamation

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