Proclamation 5008.

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97 STAT. 1537 Proclamation 5008 of December 29, 1982 National Closed-Captioned Television Month By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Nothing is more important to the welfare and progress of the United States than the assurance that all its people are afforded equality of opportunities. Our Nation’s commitment to open new doors of opportunity for people in all walks of life has guided the growth of our Nation and stands as a measure of its greatness.

The realization of our high hopes for a better America can be gauged by our ability to bring the handicapped of our Nation into the mainstream of society. The recent initiation in March 1980 of closed-captioned television, which opened this important communications medium to millions of deaf and hearing-impaired Americans, is a significant achievement toward this end. The development of closed-captioned television marks the culmination of many years of cooperative effort by government, private industry and nonprofit groups.

It is breaking down historic communications barriers and opening new social, educational and vocational opportunities for the hearing-impaired. In recognition of the invaluable service performed by closed-captioned television, and in order to call public attention to the contribution that it is making toward enriching the lives of millions of Americans, the Congress has, by joint resolution, requested that the President designate the month of December 1982 as “National Closed-Captioned Television Month.

” NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the month of December 1982 as National Closed-Captioned Television Month. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of December, 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 5009 January 3, 1983 Bicentennial of Air and Space Flight Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5009 of January 3, 1983 Bicentennial of Air and Space Flight By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On November 21, 1783, a French balloonist named Etienne de Montgolfier made the first manned flight in history when he soared aloft in a hot air balloon at LaMuette, France.

The balloon sailed over Paris for 25 minutes and traveled five and one-half miles. This epochal flight fulfilled mankind’s desire, as old as the myth of Icarus, to become airborne. But it was also something more than the fulfillment of a dream. Montgolfier’s achievement was a concrete demonstration of the power of technological know-how when coupled with the yearnings of the 97 STAT. 1538human spirit. For the first time, man had freed not only his imagination but his physical self from the forces of gravity.

With every advance, our imagination and knowledge have leaped forward—from Montgolfier to the Wright brothers, through the moon walks and the space shuttle. In the 200 years since that first flight, man’s quest to understand the unknown has resulted in our ability to fly higher, faster, safer and farther. We race the sun as we move from continent to continent in a matter of hours. We have vastly multiplied commerce and communication among far-flung peoples. We have flown 250 thousand miles to explore the surface of the moon, and, with this unprecedented triumph of spirit and technology, changed forever our view of the Earth.

She is a delicate blue jewel in the darkness of space. In recognition of 200 years of progress around the globe in manned flight, [96 Stat. 2048](/us/stat/96/2048).the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 270, has designated the year 1983 as the Bicentennial of Air and Space Flight. I am proud to have been named Honorary Chairman of the United States Organizing Committee, which will plan our participation in activities at home and abroad to commemorate the Bicentennial. I view the celebration as an opportunity to increase public awareness of our Nation’s achievements in aviation and space flight and to rededicate ourselves to the spirit of excellence which has brought us so far so fast.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the year beginning January 1, 1983, as the Bicentennial of Air and Space Flight. I call upon all government agencies and the American people to observe this year with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 3rd day of Jan., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and 83, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh.

RONALD REAGAN 5010 January 3, 1983 One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of Greene County, Missouri Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5010 of January 3, 1983 One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of Greene County, Missouri By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The year 1983 marks the sesquicentennial anniversary of the founding of Greene County, Missouri. Greene County, named for the Revolutionary War hero General Nathanael Greene, has enjoyed a long and distinguished history.

Many of its sons and daughters have held high public office and otherwise served the State of Missouri and our nation. In 1833, Greene County included all of southwest Missouri and remains today an important cultural and economic center. As the third most populous county in the State of Missouri, it continues to grow and prosper. [96 Stat. 2094](/us/stat/96/2094). The Congress of the United States, by House Joint Resolution 630, has requested and authorized the President of the United States to proclaim January 3, 1983, as the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of Greene County, Missouri. 97 STAT. 1539 NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim January 3, 1983, as the “One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of Greene County, Missouri.

” IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh. RONALD REAGAN 5011 January 7, 1983 National Jaycee Week, 1983 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5011 of January 7, 1983 National Jaycee Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation For more than sixty years, the Jaycees have brought together outstanding young members of communities throughout the Nation to help meet the vital needs of our ever-changing and increasingly complex society.

Motivated by their creed “Service to humanity is the best work of life,” hundreds of thousands of Jaycees have voluntarily contributed their energy to a wide variety of humanitarian projects and have thereby enriched their country, their communities and their own lives. As a training ground for new leaders, the Jaycees have made their most valuable and lasting contribution to our society. This organization has for generations launched young Americans on careers of leadership in every field of endeavor.

In recognition of the accomplishments of this organization, the Congress of [96 Stat. 2292](/us/stat/96/2292).the United States, by Senate Joint Resolution 240, has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning on January 16, 1983, as “National Jaycee Week.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning January 16, 1983, as National Jaycee Week, and I call upon the people of the United States to observe that period with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 7th day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh. RONALD REAGAN 5012 January 10, 1983 Public Employees’ Appreciation Day, 1983 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5012 of January 10, 1983 Public Employees’ Appreciation Day, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation January 1983 marks the one hundredth anniversary of the signing of the Pendleton Act which created the Federal civil service system.

The Act es-[22 Stat. 403](/us/stat/22/403).97 STAT. 1540tablished the principle of hiring according to merit in the Federal service, and although the system has been modified and refined through the years, it continues to play an essential role in ensuring the stability of the world’s largest and most successful democracy. Our ability to function effectively in times of trial and upheaval and to prosper when various national crises have passed depends in no small degree upon the contributions of those who make up our civil service system.

The American civil service system succeeds because of several factors. It is built upon the concept that selection of career government employees must be based upon merit principles, the goal being to hire the most capable and qualified people to do the public’s work. It also provides for a vital partnership between political leaders, who bring with them policies and programs endorsed by the electorate, and career civil servants, who provide the expertise and continuity which are essential to the effective operation of a government as large and varied as ours.

To commemorate the Centennial and to show our appreciation to Federal employees past and present, public agencies and private groups throughout America will sponsor events highlighting the history and accomplishments of the civil service system during January 1983 and in succeeding months. In recognition of the tremendous contributions of public employees to our [96 Stat. 2093](/us/stat/96/2093).Nation’s government, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 619, has designated January 17, 1983, as “Public Employees’ Appreciation Day” and has requested the President to issue a Proclamation in observance of that day.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, in recognition of the Centennial of the Federal civil service system, do hereby proclaim January 17, 1983, as Public Employees’ Appreciation Day. I urge all Americans to join with members of the Federal civil service system, and the many professional associations and employee unions which represent them, in commemorating the centennial anniversary of the institution to which they belong and in appreciation of the countless contributions they have made on behalf of all Americans over the past one hundred years.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh. RONALD REAGAN **Editorial Note**: The President’s memorandum for heads of executive departments and agencies, dated Jan. 10, 1983, on the centennial of the Federal civil service is printed in the *Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents* (vol. 19, p. 28). 5013 January 12, 1983 National Inventors’ Day, 1983 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5013 of January 12, 1983 National Inventors’ Day, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Almost two hundred years ago, President George Washington recognized that invention and innovation were fundamental to the welfare and strength of the United States.

He successfully urged the First Congress to 97 STAT. 1541enact a patent statute as expressly authorized by the U.S. Constitution and wisely advised that “there is nothing which can better deserve your patronage than the promotion of science . . .” In 1790, the first patent statute initiated the transformation of the United States from an importer of technology to a world leader in technological innovation. Today, just as in George Washington’s day, inventors are the keystone of the technological progress that is so vital to the economic, environmental, and social well-being of this country.

Individual ingenuity and perseverance, spurred by the incentives of the patent system, begin the process that results in improved standards of living, increased public and private productivity, creation of new industries, improved public services, and enhanced competitiveness of American products in world markets. In recognition of the enormous contribution inventors make to the nation and the world, the Congress, pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 140 (Public Law 97–198), has designated February 11, 1983, the anniversary of the birth [96 Stat. 120](/us/stat/96/120).of Thomas Alva Edison, one of America’s most famous and prolific inventors, as National Inventors’ Day.

Such recognition is especially appropriate at a time when our country is striving to maintain its global position as a leader in innovation and technology. Key to our future success will be the dedication and creativity of inventors. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim February 11, 1983, as National Inventors’ Day and call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 12th day of Jan., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh. RONALD REAGAN 5014 January 20, 1983 Tricentennial Anniversary Year of German Settlement in America Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5014 of January 20, 1983 Tricentennial Anniversary Year of German Settlement in America By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On October 6, 1683, a group of thirteen Mennonite families, coming from the city of Krefeld, now in the Federal Republic of Germany, founded Germantown, Pennsylvania, today a suburb of Philadelphia.

Since then, more than seven million German immigrants have entered the United States and made extraordinary human, economic, political, social, and cultural contributions to the growth and success of our great country. Today there are more than sixty million Americans of German descent, a number about equal to the total population of the Federal Republic of Germany. More Americans claim German ancestry than any other nationality. During my address to the Bundestag in Bonn in June of last year, I spoke of the importance which the United States attaches to the Tricentennial year of 1983 commemorating German settlement in America.

Despite the legacy of two world wars which found us on opposing sides, West Germany and 97 STAT. 1542the United States have forged an exceptionally close relationship during the past three decades. The success of the Marshall Plan, the Berlin Airlift, and the ensuing NATO partnership have led to a recognition of our common democratic ideals and joint interest in Western economic and political strength. Throughout 1983 there will be numerous activities and observances to celebrate the Tricentennial.

President Karl Carstens has accepted my invitation to attend the culminating event in Philadelphia next October. [96 Stat. 2603](/us/stat/96/2603). The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 260, has designated 1983 as the “Tricentennial Anniversary Year of German Settlement in America” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a Proclamation in observance of that year. By the same Resolution, the Congress established the Presidential Commission for the German-American Tricentennial to plan, encourage, develop and coordinate the commemoration of this historic event.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the year commencing on January 1, 1983, as the Tricentennial Anniversary Year of German Settlement in America, and urge all Americans to observe the year with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 20th day of Jan., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh.

RONALD REAGAN 5015 January 20, 1983 Red Cross Month, 1983 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5015 of January 20, 1983 Red Cross Month, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation American Red Cross volunteers are among the millions of citizens who quietly serve their fellow man. Since the first settlement on our shores, a volunteer spirit has characterized the American way. This spirit has been reflected in the actions of the neighbor who is always ready to lend a hand.

The services performed by the Red Cross provide us with benefits that would otherwise cost billions of dollars. Last year, it was the volunteer who—giving freely of his or her time, energy, and talent—made it possible for the Red Cross to collect and provide the ill and injured with nearly six million units of blood. Volunteers established shelters to feed and attend to disaster victims, conducted thousands of courses to improve the quality of life by teaching nutrition, first aid, water safety, home nursing, and preparation for parenthood.

The volunteer reached out to our young people, to members of the military, to veterans, and to the elderly and through personal contact eased their loneliness and fears. For 102 years, the American Red Cross has been an essential ingredient of American life, helping us to learn, to grow, and to prosper. In accordance with this year’s theme: “The Red Cross, We’ll Help, Will You?” I urge all Americans to donate their time and financial resources in support of Red Cross activities.

By giving of ourselves, we give the greatest gift one human being can give another—the gift of love. 97 STAT. 1543 NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America and Honorary Chairman of the American National Red Cross, do hereby designate March 1983 as Red Cross Month. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 20th day of Jan., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh.

RONALD REAGAN 5016 January 20, 1983 National Consumers’ Week, 1983 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5016 of January 20, 1983 National Consumers’ Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation A major function of our competitive free enterprise economy is to satisfy consumer demand. The effective demand of consumers is what keeps producers in the business of supplying goods and services and is vital to keeping the wheels of industry turning.

Therefore, it is most important that we fully recognize the crucial role consumers play in our economy. Everyone is a consumer, but too often this role is the most neglected in terms of preparation and training. In our complex market economy major decisions have to be made about living within our means: protecting our futures through insurance, pension plans, and investments; choosing goods and services from our global marketplace; and voting on issues directly affecting our public and private consumption.

Because consumer and economic education can contribute immeasurably to our competence as consumers and citizens, it should be started in the schools at the earliest possible time. Consumers should have access to a wide assortment of competitively priced goods and services produced here and abroad; accurate information on product content and care, on contractual agreements, on the cost of credit—essentially whatever facts are needed to make an informed choice. But of greatest importance to consumers and private enterprise is protection against the marketing of goods that are hazardous to health or life, a fair hearing of complaints with appropriate remedies where justified, and dutiful consideration of consumer concerns at all levels of government.

It is clear that the greatest fairness for consumers can be achieved through the active cooperation of business, government, and consumers themselves working to insure equity, increased competition, and safety in our free market economy. Because an effective and efficient system of commerce depends on an informed and educated public, I urge schools, public and private agencies, and all appropriate public-spirited groups to advance consumer competence by helping provide the necessary consumer and economic information for all our citizens to make well thought-out choices in the marketplace.

While the responsibility for consumer education rests primarily with the individual, the communications media and other interested organizations and institutions play an instrumental part in furthering the understanding of American consumers. I urge consumers to avail themselves of this valuable information and to wisely select the goods and services they seek. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning April 24, 1983 as National Consumers’ Week. 97 STAT. 1544 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 20th day of Jan., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh.

RONALD REAGAN 5017 January 27, 1983 National Day of Prayer, 1983 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5017 of January 27, 1983 National Day of Prayer, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Prayer is the mainspring of the American spirit, a fundamental tenet of our people since before the Republic was founded. A year before the Declaration of Independence, in 1775, the Continental Congress proclaimed the first National Day of Prayer as the initial positive action they asked of every colonist.

Two hundred years ago in 1783, the Treaty of Paris officially ended the long, weary Revolutionary War during which a National Day of Prayer had been proclaimed every spring for eight years. When peace came the National Day of Prayer was forgotten. For almost half a century, as the Nation grew in power and wealth, we put aside this deepest expression of American belief—our national dependence on the Providence of God. It took the tragedy of the Civil War to restore a National Day of Prayer.

As Abraham Lincoln said, “Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray to the God that made us.” Revived as an annual observance by Congress in 1952, the National Day of Prayer has become a great unifying force for our citizens who come from all the great religions of the world. Prayer unites people. This common expression of reverence heals and brings us together as a Nation and we pray it may one day bring renewed respect for God to all the peoples of the world.

From General Washington’s struggle at Valley Forge to the present, this Nation has fervently sought and received divine guidance as it pursued the course of history. This occasion provides our Nation with an opportunity to further recognize the source of our blessings, and to seek His help for the challenges we face today and in the future. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Thursday, May 5, 1983, National Day of Prayer.

I call upon every citizen of this great Nation to gather together on that day in homes and places of worship to pray, each after his or her own manner, for unity of the hearts of all mankind. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 27th day of Jan., in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh. RONALD REAGAN 5018 February 3, 1983 Year of the Bible, 1983 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

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