Proclamation 4734.

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94 STAT. 3728 Proclamation 4734 of March 11, 1980 Loyalty Day, 1980 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our National was founded to secure and protect the basic human rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all our citizens. Today the United States is a leader in the world-wide struggle for basic human rights. In these times it is important that we never forget our historic commitment to freedom and justice for all people—because our first principles are the basis of our contiuing loyalty to our Nation.

America was not created to promote a single race or religion or ideology, but to build a safe and sure home for the deepest values of humankind. The symbols of our loyalty, such as the flag, are the outward signs of our faith in these ideals. [36 USC 162](/us/usc/t36/s162).In order to encourage the people of the United States to reflect on our democratic heritage, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved July 18, 1958 (72 Stat. 369), has designated May 1 of every year as Loyalty Day, and has requested the President to issue a proclamation inviting the American people to acknowledge that day with appropriate observances.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER. President of the United States of America, call upon all American to observe Thursday, May 1, 1980, as Loyalty Day. I also ask the appropriate officials of the Government and all citizens to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on that day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourth.

JIMMY CARTER 4735 March 13, 1980 Honoring Carl Vinson Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4735 of March 13, 1980 Honoring Carl Vinson By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The nuclear powered aircraft carrier U.S.S. Carl Vinson (CVN 70) will be christened and launched at Newport News, Virginia on March 15, 1980. The namesake of this, the largest warship ever constructed, the Honorable Carl Vinson, served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1914 to 1965 during which time he served as the Chairman of the old House Naval Affairs Committee for 16 years and as the Chairman of the House94 STAT. 3729 Armed Services Committee for 14 years.

Carl Vinson played a major role in developing a national defense posture second to none, believing always in a philosophy that “No man should ever place the defense of his nation below any other priority.” Carl Vinson’s record of over 50 years of continuous service in the House of Representatives remains unsurpassed, reflecting a lifelong commitment to the security and freedom of all Americans. He served his country with distinction, providing enlightened leadership, and demonstrating an incomparable ability as a legislator.

On March 15, 1980 Carl Vinson will be present in Newport News, Virginia, as the first living American to be present at the launching of a United States Navy warship which bears his name. In recognition of this unique occasion, and in honor of this great American, the 96th Congress, by joint resolution (S.J. Res. 149), has authorized and requested the President to*Ante*, p. 93. issue a proclamation honoring Carl Vinson. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER. President of the United States of America, do hereby extend best wishes to Carl Vinson on this historic occasion, and express deep appreciation on behalf of the United States to Carl Vinson and his unswerving devotion to his beloved nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourth. JIMMY CARTER 4736 March 13, 1980 National Maritime Day, 1980 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4736 of March 13, 1980 National Maritime Day, 1980 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Throughout the history of the United States, trade and shipping have made a vital contribution to the Nation’s growth and economic vitality.

Today, the American Merchant Marine continues to aid the development of American enterprise and to foster the well-being of all American citizens by linking U.S. industries, farms and markets with our overseas trading partners. In addition, our Merchant Marine has shown valor and dedication in providing logistic support to United States military forces in times of national emergency. In recognition of the importance of the American Merchant Marine, and in commemoration of the departure from Savannah.

Georgia, on May 22, 1819, of the S.S. Savannah on the first transatlantic voyage by any steamship, the Congress of the United States, 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 and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for appropriate observances. 94 STAT. 3730 NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER. President of the United States of America, do urge the people of the United States to honor our American Merchant Marine on May 22, 1980, by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes and other suitable places, and I call upon all ships under the American flag to dress ship on that day.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourth. JIMMY CARTER 4737 March 18, 1980 National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 1980 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4737 of March 18, 1980 National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 1980 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Throughout the history of the United States, our progress as a Nation has been closely tied to our progress in transportation.

As the Nation grew, so did its need for mobility. In the last century this need was well served by expanding networks of railroads and canals. Today, the need is served by a broader range of systems, including motor vehicles and aircraft. The generations of men and women who pioneered these systems stand high in the ranks of those who made America great. But new demands are constantly being made on our capacity to move people and the goods they produce. Today’s systems must change if they are to handle the demographic changes and the energy problems of tomorrow.

Once again we look to the people in our transportation industry to innovate—and to provide rapid, dependable, safe and efficient transportation to meet the needs of the future. Acknowledging the importance of the U.S. transportation system, the Congress by joint resolution of May 16, 1957 (71 Stat. 30, 36 U.S.C. 160), requested the President to proclaim the third Friday in May of each year as National Defense Transportation Day. and, by joint resolution of May 14, 1962 (76 Stat. 69. 36 U.S.C. 166). requested the President to proclaim the week on which that Friday falls as National Transportation Week.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Friday. May 16, 1980. as National Defense Transportation Day, and the week beginning May 11, 1980, as National Transportation Week. I urge all Governors, appropriate Federal officials, transportation organizations, and the people of the United States to join with the U.S. Department 94 STAT. 3731of Transportation in observing this day and week in honor of the vital role that the commercial transportation industry plays in our daily lives, in national defense, and in the future of an energy-secure America.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourth. JIMMY CARTER 4738 March 20, 1980 National Energy Education Day Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4738 of March 20, 1980 National Energy Education Day By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation During the past decade it has become clear that our Nation faces an increasing shortage of its traditional energy sources.

This energy shortage and our growing dependence on foreign energy supplies present a serious threat to the national security of the United States and to the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. In an effort to reduce our dependence on foreign energy, we have embarked on a number of programs aimed at the development of new energy technologies. We have also initiated a comprehensive program to educate the Nation, particularly the Nation’s youth, about the consequences of the changing world energy supply.

In order to focus our attention on this ongoing program of energy education for the young—in both public and private schools and at all grade levels—and in an effort to bring together teachers, school officials and parent groups to help our children understand the current international energy situation. Congress has by Joint Resolution (S.J. Res. 43) proclaimed March 21,*Ante*, p. 80. 1980, as National Energy Education Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER. President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon all citizens and government officials to observe Friday, March 21, 1980, as National Energy Education Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

I direct all agencies of the Federal Government to cooperate with and participate in the celebration of National Energy Education Day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourth. JIMMY CARTER Editorial Note: The President’s remarks of Mar. 20, 1980. on signing Proclamation 4738, are printed in the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (vol. 16. p. 509) 4739 March 20, 1980 National Medic Alert Week, 1980 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

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