Proclamation 4653.

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93 STAT. 1507 Proclamation 4653 of April 5, 1979 National Maritime Day, 1979 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The influence and the importance of the American Merchant Marine extend well beyond our thriving ports. It affects all Americans. Our Merchant Marine carries the products of our farms and factories to consumers in our domestic trades, among our fifty States and possessions, and links the U.S. industrial and agricultural heartland with our overseas trading partners.

Most of the gross tonnage carried in U.S. foreign trade is waterborne. In addition to their vital role in commerce and trade, America’s shipping and shipbuilding industries have distinguished themselves in providing logistic and combat support to our armed forces in times of war. The men and women of our Merchant Marine can be justly proud of their contributions to our Nation’s economy and national defense. In these dual roles, American seafarers have carried out their responsibilities with great dedication and ability.

In recognition of the importance of the American Merchant Marine, the Congress, by joint resolution of May 20, 1933 (48 Stat. 73, 36 U.S.C. 145), designated May 22 of each year as National Maritime Day in commemoration of the departure from Savannah, Georgia, on that date in 1819 of the SS SAVANNAH on the first transatlantic voyage by any steamship and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its appropriate observance. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our American Merchant Marine on May 22, 1979, by displaying the flag of the United States al their homes and other suitable places, and I request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third. Jimmy Carter 4654 April 6, 1979 World Trade Week, 1979 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4654 of April 6, 1979 World Trade Week, 1979 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation A strong position in world trade is one of the foundations of the American economy.

By expanding our trade, we enlarge the opportunities for U.S. companies to prosper under our free enterprise system and for U.S. workers to find employment throughout the American industrial complex. 93 STAT. 1508 Trade also joins us with other nations of the world in a partnership of peace and trust that advances the well-being of people everywhere. It encourages the international exchange of ideas, knowledge and experience, and assists in developing fuller and more fruitful use of the world’s resources.

We in the United States are dedicated to policies that promote freer, wider trade and that avoid the destructive consequences of protectionism. We believe our economy is best protected, and our citizens better served, when barriers to trade between nations are lowered rather than raised. We are the world’s largest trading nation. Yet compared to many of our trading partners, we export less of our rich and varied production than we should. World Trade Week gives us the opportunity to pledge ourselves to exporting as a national priority and renew our determination to succeed in the world marketplace.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 20, 1979, as World Trade Week, and 1 request all Federal, State and local officials to cooperate in the observance of that week. I urge business, labor, agricultural educational, professional and civic groups, and all the people of the United States to observe World Trade Week with gatherings, discussions, exhibits, ceremonies and other appropriate activities that promote awareness of the importance of world trade to our economy and our relations with other nations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third. Jimmy Carter 4655 April 6, 1979 Imports of Petroleum and Petroleum Products Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4655 of April 6, 1979 Imports of Petroleum and Petroleum Products By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The Secretary of Energy has advised me that the continuation of shortages in international petroleum and petroleum product supplies has resulted in escalating world oil prices which impact directly on the United States economy.

This situation requires that imports of crude oil and petroleum products be adjusted by temporarily suspending tariffs and the system of license fees which have been imposed since 1973 under Proclamation No. [19 USC 1862 note](/us/usc/t19/s1862).3279, as amended. In light of the current market shortages and price conditions the continued imposition of import fees and tariffs, at least for the near term, do not serve the purposes of the Mandatory Oil Import Program and are detrimental to the economy.

As a consequence, for the period that the shortages persist, continued imposition of the tariffs and import fees has become unnecessary and burdensome to the American public. 93 STAT. 1509 Therefore, the Secretary of Energy has recommended that 1 temporarily suspend imposition of the import fees and tariffs. Suspension of the fees and tariffs will serve to alleviate some of the world oil price impacts on the American consumer and should also improve access to certain refined products which are threatened to be in short supply.

I agree with the changes proposed by the Secretary and they are consistent with the purposes of Proclamation No, 3279, as amended. The temporary suspension of fees and tariffs does not alter the long term purposes or benefits of the import control program established pursuant to Proclamation No. 3279, as amended. This action will adjust the imports of petroleum and petroleum product supplies so that they are not imported in such quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862), do hereby proclaim that: Section 1. Section 3(a)(1) of Proclamation No. 3279, as amended, is further[19 USC 1862 note](/us/usc/t19/s1862). amended in subparagraphs

(i)and (ii), and by the addition of a subparagraph (viii), to read as follows:" “(i) with respect to imports of crude oil (other than that imported by the Department of Energy, or by another person or agency of the Federal Government acting on behalf of the Department, for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Program) and natural gas products over and above the levels of imports established in Section 2 of the Proclamation, such fees shall be $0.00[19 USC 1862 note](/us/usc/t19/s1862). per barrel for the period April 1, 1979 through June 30, 1979, Effective July 1, 1979 such fees shall he $0.21 per barrel unless the Secretary makes the finding prescribed in paragraph 3(a)(1)(viii) in which case the fees shall remain at the $0.00 level; “(ii) with respect to imports of motor gasoline, unfinished oils, and all other finished products [except ethane, propane, butanes, asphalt and finished products imported by the Department of Energy, or another person or agency of the Federal Government acting on behalf of the Department of Energy, for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Program), over and above the levels of imports established in Section 2 of this Proclamation, such fees shall be $0.00 per barrel for the period April 1, 1979 through June 30, 1979. Effective July 1, 1979, such fees shall be $0.63 per barrel unless the Secretary makes the finding prescribed in paragraph 3(a)(1)(viii) in which case the fees shall remain at the $0.00 level; “(viii) with respect to the fees imposed pursuant to paragraphs 3(a)(1)(i)–(ii), the Secretary may defer the imposition of either the $0.21 or $0.63 fee for a period, not to exceed six months, with respect to any type of crude oil, unfinished oil, or finished product for which the Secretary finds that imposition of the fees would not be in accordance with the purposes of this Proclamation. Reimposition of the fees may be deferred for one additional period, not to exceed six months, upon a similar finding.”. " Section 2. Section 4 of Proclamation No. 3279, as amended, is amended by the addition of subsections

(d)and

(e)to read as follows:" “(d) Such regulations may provide for allocation periods of other than one year’s duration; *provided*, that the applicable average barrel per day level of imports not subject to the payment of fees provided in Section 2 of this Proclamation is not exceeded on the average in any such period established. “(e) Notwithstanding the levels established in Section 2 of this Proclamation, such regulations may provide for the suspension of the issuance of li-93 STAT. 1510censes not subject to the payment of fees with respect to any type of crude oil, unfinished oil, or finished product for any period in which a fee of $0.00, as provided in Section 3 of this Proclamation, is in effect.”. " Section 3. Effective as of April 1, 1979, tariffs upon imports of petroleum and petroleum products listed in Schedule 4, Part 10—“Petroleum, natural gas and products derived therefrom,” and tariffs upon imports of hydrocarbons listed in Schedule 4, Part 2—“Chemical Elements, Inorganic and Organic Compounds, and Mixtures”, of the Tariff Schedules of the United [19 USC 1202](/us/usc/t19/s1202).States shall be and are suspended until July 1, 1979, at which time the tariffs shall be reimposed except with respect to any item in Schedule 4, Part 2 or Part 10, for which the Secretary of Energy finds that the reimposition of a tariff would not be in accordance with the purposes of Proclamation No. [19 USC 1862 note](/us/usc/t19/s1862).3279, as amended. Upon such a finding, the Secretary may defer imposition of the tariff for a period not to exceed six months and may defer imposition of the tariff for one additional period, not to exceed six months, upon a similar finding. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third. Jimmy Carter 4656 April 10, 1979 National Architectural Barrier Awareness Week, 1979 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4656 of April 10, 1979 National Architectural Barrier Awareness Week, 1979 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Architectural and other barriers often keep millions of Americans from participating in and contributing to our society. These barriers come in all shapes and sizes—from a six-inch curb and inaccessible bus to an unbrailled menu and uncaptioned news broadcast. These physical and other kinds of barriers deny daily access for millions of America’s elderly and handicapped citizens to jobs, transportation, recreation and public service. Attitudes and customs contribute to this problem. Physical access often determines whether people can enjoy their rights and freedoms and exercise their responsibilities. Most of us take such access for granted. However, many disabled and disabled elderly cannot. [42 USC 4151 note](/us/usc/t42/s4151).[29 USC 792](/us/usc/t29/s792).The first Federal legislation to eliminate barriers was the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. To help implement that law, Congress created—within Section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973—the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. The Board has worked to remove and prevent environmental barriers in this country. By doing so it helps ensure that disabled persons can enter and use facilities that their tax dollars support. And it helps inform Federal agencies that these facilities must be accessible from the time United States dollars are used to design, build, alter or lease them. The Board has mounted a national media campaign about barriers under its slogan, “Access America.” In May 1979 it will launch a series of national seminars on barriers for leaders in business, industry and education. The Board is also surveying more than 1,000 federally-owned and funded facilities in the ten federal regions to assess compliance with Federal law. 93 STAT. 1511 A number of agencies have already taken important steps to eliminate barriers, The Veterans Administration, for example, has surveyed all of its 172 hospitals and has earmarked $1.2 million for 86 barrier-removal projects in fiscal year 1979. The General Services Administration intends to obligate $26 million between now and 1982 to retrofit many of its properties, I will continue to support such efforts. But many barriers that block people from opportunity and fulfillment need the attention of State and local governments and the private sector. 1 here-with call upon all State and local governments and the private sector to join with the Federal Government in a partnership to eliminate barriers which limit full social participation by our disabled citizens. Only by working together as a Nation can we promote and provide full access to all of our citizens. To encourage this national commitment, the Ninety-fifth Congress adopted House Joint Resolution 578 authorizing the President to proclaim the third[92 Stat. 212](/us/stat/92/212). weeks of May of 1978 and 1979 as National Architectural Barrier Awareness Week and to call for its appropriate observance. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the third week of May 1979 as National Architectural Barrier Awareness Week and ask all Americans to do all that Ues within their power to remove all barriers—architectural, social, and psychological. Together we can make access a reality for all Americans. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-nine, and of the In-dependence of the United States of America the two hundred and third. Jimmy Carter 4657 April 11, 1979 Loyalty Day, 1979 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4657 of April 11, 1979 Loyalty Day, 1979 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In our country, loyalty has a deep and complex meaning. It does not refer to allegiance to the tenets of an ideological doctrine nor does it convey a blind faith in a single leader or political party. A respect for our flag is part of what we mean by loyalty, but the concept goes well beyond a reverence for our national symbols. To the citizens of our country, loyalty means a devotion and a dedication to our democratic traditions of liberty and justice. It is an acknowledgement of our responsibilities and duties as citizens to nurture and preserve those freedoms. It also conveys a respect for our fellow citizens who have fought, and sometimes died, to establish and protect our country and our ideals. To encourage the people of the United States to reflect on our democratic heritage and institutions, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved July 18, 1958 (72 Stat. 369) has designated May 1 of every year as Loyalty Day,[36 USC 162](/us/usc/t36/s162). and has requested the President to issue a proclamation inviting the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate observances. 93 STAT. 1512 NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, call upon all Americans to observe Tuesday, May 1, 1979, as Loyalty Day. I also ask the appropriate officials of the Government and ail citizens to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings and other fitting places. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-nine, and of the In-dependence of the United States of America the two hundred and third. Jimmy Carter 4658 April 18, 1979 Older Americans Month, 1979 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4658 of April 18, 1979 Older Americans Month, 1979 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The older American embodies not only a lifetime of experience and accomplishment, but also invaluable and often unrecognized resources of talent, energy and wisdom. Our country’s awareness of the contributions and potential of our older people has steadily grown in recent years, as an increasing number of Americans have shown that their later years can indeed be rewarding ones for themselves and their communities. Yet for too many of our people, the later years are often wasted and miserable because of health problems. This year’s theme for the May observance of Older Americans Month is “Better Health Through Better Care.” Health is defined by the World Health Organization as a “state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” Good adequate health requires more than just the treatment of sickness and injury, though providing treatment is vital. Good health care must also include proper nutrition, preventive and health maintenance services, as well as provision for long-term care. In older persons the interrelationship between physical and mental health is especiaUy important. Mental health services for the elderly have been sadly lacking in this country. Active and satisfying lives are both dependent upon and necessary to maintaining the health of older Americans. The accessibility of all types of health services is critically important to the elderly, and holding down the costs of both crisis-oriented and preventive services is essential if the real needs are to be met. As we make greater use of the abilities of older Americans, and find ways to better meet their special needs, particularly in relation to health services, all of our people will benefit. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the month of May 1979 as Older Americans Month. I ask public officials at all levels, doctors, nurses, and other health professionals, and people of all ages, to promote better health care and social services for older people, and to undertake appropriate projects both on a public and on a personal level to ensure the best possible health for older people.93 STAT. 1513 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third. Jimmy Carter 4659 April 30, 1979 Father’s Day, 1979 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4659 of April 30, 1979 Father’s Day, 1979 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation We live in a time of transition for the American family, but the strength and stability of a healthy, loving family fife continues to remain the bedrock on which our society is organized. The evolving roles of men and women in our society have posed new challenges and opened new opportunities, for fathers as well as mothers. To the degree that mothers are assuming a more active role in the nation’s workforce, fathers are being asked to play an even greater role in the upbringing of their children. At the same time, they continue to carry out their traditional duties of helping to support their families financially, emotionally and spiritually. Traditionally, our nation each year sets aside Father’s Day as a special time to honor America’s fathers. The character of each of us has been molded and shaped in part by our own fathers. Father’s Day is a time for all of us to reflect on the sacrifices our fathers have made on our behalf. It also is a time for fathers to receive that most precious gift, the love and gratitude of those they have nurtured and protected for so many years. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby request that Sunday, June 17, 1979, be observed as Father’s Day. I direct Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on this day and I urge all citizens to display the flag at their homes and other suitable places. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and third. Jimmy Carter 4660 May 8, 1979 Flag Day and National Flag Week, 1979 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

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