Proclamation 4989.

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96 STAT. 2781 Proclamation 4989 of October 22, 1982 **Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week, 1982** By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Myasthenia gravis is a chronic neuromuscular disease marked by progressive weakness and abnormally rapid fatigue of the voluntary muscles. An estimated 100,000 Americans suffer from this cruel disease, and experts say that there may be as many as 100,000 others in whom the condition is as yet undiagnosed. No respecter of age, racial origin, or class, myasthenia gravis strikes all elements of society.

Formerly, many people with this disease died within the first few years of the illness. Today, a number of therapeutic approaches exist that give thousands of patients marked relief and allow them time to live normal life spans. This remarkable progress has come about largely through research sponsored by the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, Inc. and from the persistent efforts of scientists in both private and federal research institutions. Until the cause of myasthenia gravis is discovered and a cure for it found, however, we cannot count the battle against this crippier won.

There is a continuing need to intensify research on myasthenia gravis and to focus public attention on the plight of those who suffer from this condition. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 197, has designated the period October*Ante*, p. 1466. 17 through October 23, 1982, as “Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning October 17, 1982, as “Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Week,” and 1 call upon Government agencies and the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 22nd day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh. RONALD REAGAN 4990 October 22, 1982 Head Start Awareness Month Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4990 of October 22, 1982 **Head Start Awareness Month** By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since its establishment in 1965, the National Head Start Program has helped over eight million low-income pre-school children and their families.

In so doing, it has earned recognition and support for its success in early childhood education and development. Equally important, the health and nutrition aspects of the program have improved the prevention, detection, and treatment of children's medical, dental, and nutritional problems, thereby removing barriers to growth and learning. 96 STAT. 2782 Perhaps the most significant factor in the success of Head Start has been the involvement of parents, volunteers, and the community.

Their commitment and the services provided by dedicated Head Start staff have been instrumental in creating a quality program that truly provides young children with a “head start” in life. *Ante*, p. 1464.For these reasons, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 588, has authorized and requested the President to proclaim the month of October 1982 as Head Start Awareness Month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the month of October as Head Start Awareness Month.

I call on Head Start centers and other educational and community groups to call attention to Head Start activities with appropriate ceremonies and celebrations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 22nd day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh. RONALD REAGAN 4991 October 27, 1982 Suspension of the Application of Column 1 Rates of Duty of the Tariff Schedules of the United States to the Products of Poland Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4991 of October 27, 1982 **Suspension of the Application of Column 1 Rates of Duty of the Tariff Schedules of the United States to the Products of Poland** By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation WHEREAS,

(1)The Government of the Polish People's Republic has undertaken certain import commitments under its Protocol of Accession to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (19 UST 4331); USC prec. title 1.WHEREAS,

(2)Pursuant to the authority vested in him by the Constitution and the statutes including, but not [19 USC 1801 note](/us/usc/t19/s1801).[19 USC 2101](/us/usc/t19/s2101).limited to, the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (hereinafter referred to as “the TEA”) and the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (hereinafter referred to as “the Trade Act”), the President entered into, and proclaimed tariff rates under, trade agreements with the Polish People’s Republic; WHEREAS,

(3)I have determined that since 1978. the Government of the Polish People's Republic has failed to meet its import commitments; WHEREAS.

(4)The President may, pursuant to his rights under a trade agreement, take action to suspend obligations of the United States under such agreement and to increase duties, or other restrictions, as are appropriate in the exercise of such rights; WHEREAS,

(5)The Polish martial law government has taken steps further to increase its repression of the Polish people by outlawing the independent trade union Solidarity, leaving the United States without any reason to continue withholding action on its trade complaints against Poland; and WHEREAS,

(6)I have determined in this case that the national interest requires expeditious action; 96 STAT. 2783 NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the UnitedUSC prec. title 1.[19 USC 1801 note](/us/usc/t19/s1801).[19 USC 2101](/us/usc/t19/s2101). of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States including, but not limited to, the TEA and the Trade Act do proclaim that:

(1)The obligations of the United States pursuant to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade to extend the rates of duty provided in column 1[61 Stat. A3](/us/stat/61/A3).[19 USC 2102](/us/usc/t19/s2102). of the Tariff Schedules of the United States

(TSUS)to products of Poland, whether imported directly or indirectly, are suspended until this Proclamation has been modified or terminated.

(2)General Headnote 3(f) of the TSUS is modified

(i)by deleting the colon at the end of the first paragraph and inserting “or pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 4991, dated October 27, 1982:” in lieu thereof: and

(ii)by inserting “Polish People's Republic” in alphabetical order in the list of countries therein.

(3)This Proclamation shall take effect with respect to articles exported on and after the third day following the date of publication of this Proclamation in the **Federal Register**.11 **Editorial Note:** The effective date of Proclamation 4991, with respect to articles exported, is Nov. 1, 1982. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-two and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh. RONALD REAGAN 4992 October 27, 1982 Theodore Roosevelt Day Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4992 of October 27, 1982 **Theodore Roosevelt Day** By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Today marks the beginning of a year-long celebration commemorating the one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary of the birth of Theodore Roosevelt, one of America’s heroes and larger-than-life personalities. Born with considerable physical handicaps, Theodore Roosevelt overcame his afflictions and drew strength from his triumph over personal adversity, a strength he would later devote to the public good. Through sheer willpower, he became a rugged outdoorsman and active conservationist, the organizer of the Rough Riders, a fearless crusader against corruption and for law and order, an explorer, a social reformer and author, our youngest President, and the first of our citizens to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. He was truly an American Renaissance man. His life was a voyage of discovery guided by deep principle and private morality. 96 STAT. 2784 He was also our first modern chief executive, rejecting isolationism and leading America into active participation in world decisions for which we shared responsibility. Never again would the leaders of the Old World act without regard to this new world power called the United States. He understood our people and our spirit. He identified the national character with the words, “Americanism means the virtues of courage, honor, justice, truth, sincerity, and hardihood—the virtues that made America.” And I might add, the virtues that made Theodore Roosevelt. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 27, 1982, as a Day of National Celebration of the one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary of the birth of Theodore Roosevelt. I ask all Americans to join me in commemorating the birth of this fearless American hero. Let us redouble our efforts to confront adversity and promote the virtues and ideals of Americanism. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-two and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh. RONALD REAGAN 4993 October 29, 1982 Termination in Part of the Proclamations Carrying Out the Agreement Between the Governments of the United States of America and Argentina Concerning Hide Exports and Other Trade Matters Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4993 of October 29, 1982 **Termination in Part of the Proclamations Carrying Out the Agreement Between the Governments of the United States of America and Argentina Concerning Hide Exports and Other Trade Matters** By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. On August 10, 1979, the Governments of the United States of America and the Argentine Republic entered into an Agreement Concerning Hide Exports and Other Trade Matters (the Agreement) (TIAS 9976). The [93 Stat. 1547](/us/stat/93/1547).Agreement was implemented by Proclamation 4694 of September 29, 1979, and became effective October 1, 1979, 2. The Agreement provided in pertinent part that Argentina adopt a 20% ad valorem tax on exports of cattle hides, effective October 1, 1979, to replace its embargo on exports of such products, and then phase out the tax. The United States agreed to reduce its duty on bovine leather now provided for in item 121.61 of the Tariff Schedules of the United States

(TSUS)(19 U.S.C. 1202), and to reduce its duty on corned beef provided for in item 107.48 of the TSUS. 3. Argentina has, since October 1980, failed to fully comply with the provisions of the Agreement. 4. As a result of Argentina's breach of the Agreement, I proclaimed, on [95 Stat. 1845](/us/stat/95/1845).October 20, 1981, by Proclamation 4876, a suspension in part of the column 1 rate of duty applicable to item 121.61 of the TSUS. 96 STAT. 2785 5. In July 1982. Argentina took further action inconsistent with its obligations under the Agreement. Since adequate compensation has not been received for Argentina’s breach of the Agreement, I have determined that it is in the best interest of the United States to terminate the Agreement, and it has been terminated by an exchange of notes between the two parties, effective on October 30, 1982. I have further decided that the rate of duty on TSUS item 121.61 shall on that date be[19 USC 1212](/us/usc/t19/s1212). restored to the level at which it would have been but for the Agreement. 6. Section 125(f) of the Trade Act of 1974 (the Trade Act) (19 U.S.C. 2135(f)) requires the President to provide the opportunity for interested parties to present views at a public hearing prior to taking action pursuant to Section 125 (b), (c), or

(d)of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C, 2135 (b), (c), or (d)). Such an opportunity was provided by holding such a hearing on October 6, 1982, at the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by theUSC prec. title 1. Constitution and the statutes of the United States, including SecHons 125 and 604 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2135 and 2483), do proclaim that;

(1)Proclamation 4694 and Proclamation 4876 are terminated,[93 Stat. 1547](/us/stat/93/1547).[95 Stat. 1845](/us/stat/95/1845). insofar as they relate to the rate of duty for TSUS item 121.61 effective October 30, 1982, and insofar as they relate to TSUS item 107.48 effective October 30, 1983.

(2)The column 1 rate of duty applicable to item 121.61 of the TSUS is modified to read “5% ad val.” effective as to articles entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on and after October 30, 1982. Pursuant to section 604 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2483), modifications of TSUS item numbers and article descriptions made by Proclamation 4694 will remain in effect until terminated or modified by subsequent action. Pursuant to secHon 125(e) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2135(e)). the current column 1 rate of duty applicable to TSUS item 107.48 will, unless some earlier action is taken with regard thereto, remain in effect until October 30, 1983, at which time it will revert to 7.5% ad valorem. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh. RONALD REAGAN 4994 November 2, 1982 National Diabetes Month, 1982 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4994 of November 2, 1982 **National Diabetes Month, 1982** By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Diabetes is a complex disorder in which the body is unable to convert sugars and starches properly into the energy necessary for daily activity. As a major public health problem, diabetes can result in certain long-term complications that may involve virtually every tissue of the body, particularly the blood vessels, nervous system, kidneys and eyes. At present, there is no cure for this chronic disorder that now affects an estimated 11 million Americans. 96 STAT. 2786 In recent years, research has yielded promising new information on the possible causes and improved management of diabetes and its complications. This research has provided significant advances ranging from a better understanding of factors that cause or contribute to the disease to the development of laser therapy for eyes damaged by diabetes. There still exists a great opportunity for medical science to reduce human suffering and improve the lives of diabetic patients. In cooperation with private voluntary organizations, the Federal government is actively participating in this ongoing scientific challenge. Through the combined efforts of government, university, and private researchers, it is hoped that steady progress will continue to be made toward more effective methods of diabetic control. The goal of this work is to improve the lives of patients and reduce the impact of this disease on our nation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States *Ante*, p. 1668.of America, in accordance with Senate Joint Resolution 257, do hereby proclaim the month of November, 1982, as National Diabetes Month, and I call upon government agencies and the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, Ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 2nd day of Nov., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh. RONALD REAGAN 4995 November 2, 1982 National Christmas Seal Month, 1982 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4995 of November 2, 1982 **National Christmas Seal Month, 1982** By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Chronic diseases of the lung afflict well over 18 million Americans, cause more than 200,000 deaths annually, and cost the Nation more than $45 billion each year in lost wages, productivity and direct costs of medical care. Emphysema and related pulmonary diseases have been the fastest rising cause of death in the United States in the past 14 years. Over six million Americans, including two million children, suffer from asthma. It is expected that lung cancer will soon surpass breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths among American women. Leading the fight to prevent illness, disability and death from lung disease in the voluntary sector is the American Lung Association, a nonprofit health organization supported by individual contributions to Christmas Seals and other donations. Beginning in 1907, Christmas Seals were used to raise funds through private contributions to provide education to Americans with the disease. Today, the American Lung Association works with the National Institutes of Health to support research, training, and demonstration programs relevant to diseases of the lung. This year, the Association’s Christmas Seals will be in 60 million American homes. *Ante*, p. 1701.The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 262. has designated the month of November as “National Christmas Seal Month.” 96 STAT. 2787 NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the month of November, 1982, as “National Christmas Seal Month.” I call upon all government agencies and the American people to observe this month with appropriate activities supporting the Christmas Seal program. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 2nd day of Nov., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh. RONALD REAGAN 4996 November 2, 1982 National Alzheimer's Disease Week Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 4996 of November 2, 1982 **National Alzheimer's Disease Week** By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Alzheimer's disease, a major brain disorder, results in the progressive loss of mental faculties, often beginning with impairment of memory, learning, attention, and judgment. While some types of dementia are curable, Alzheimer’s disease is not. In time, it erodes thought, feeling, and behavior and leads to death. Family members and friends of the afflicted fully comprehend the special suffering imposed by this depersonalizing illness. Alzheimer's disease and related disorders represent a health problem of enormous dimensions. Thanks to progress in neurobiological research, we know that Alzheimer's disease is not, as once thought, a normal consequence of aging. Rather, it is a pathological deviation from the norm—and as such must be susceptible to prevention or treatment once its underlying cause or causes are known. Alzheimer's disease is being fought through several approaches; promising early studies are spurring further vigorous research. The fight against Alzheimer’s disease needs many allies. I salute the many Americans who are working for increased public awareness of this baffling disorder and the scientists whose research holds the promise of hope. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, in accordance with House Joint Resolution 496, do hereby proclaim*Ante,* p. 1206. the week beginning November 21 through November 27, 1982, as “National Alzheimer’s Disease Week,” and I call upon government agencies and the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 2nd day of Nov., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh. RONALD REAGAN 4997 November 10, 1982 National Respiratory Therapy Week Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

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