Proclamation 5091.
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97 STAT. 1617 Proclamation 5091 of September 6, 1983 White Cane Safety Day, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation One of the great blessings of life is to be able to move at will from place to place unhampered by fear for one’s personal safety. For those who are blind, the white cane helps to make such freedom of movement possible. It enables the blind to use our streets and public facilities with maximum safety and thereby know the joys of self-reliance and independence and experience a more fulfilling life.
All Americans should be aware of the significance of the white cane and extend every courtesy and consideration to the men and women who carry it. In this way, we respect the privacy of the visually disabled and contribute to enlarging their mobility and independence. In recognition of the significance of the white cane, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved October 6, 1964 (78 Stat. 1003), has authorized and requested [36 USC 169d](/us/usc/t36/s169d).the President to proclaim October 15 of each year as White Cane Safety Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 15, 1983, as White Cane Safety Day. I urge all Americans to mark this occasion by giving greater consideration to the special needs of the visually disabled, and. particularly, to observe White Cane Safety Day with activities that contribute to maximum independent use of our streets and public facilities by our visually handicapped. IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand this 6th day of Sept., 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 eighth.
RONALD REAGAN 5092 September 6, 1983 National Forest Products Week, 1983 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5092 of September 6, 1983 National Forest Products Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Throughout our history, our Nation’s abundant forests have served us in so many vital respects that we sometimes forget this extraordinary renewable natural resource. The growing and harvesting of trees, and the work force that turns them into useful products, make a valuable contribution to the Nation’s economic well-being, and to providing homes for our people.
Familiar and useful items ranging from furniture to grocery bags to turpentine were once parts of trees in the forest. Our forest lands also provide water for homes, agriculture, and industry and pastures for grazing animals. Our forests serve us in many other ways. They provide a home for wildlife and are a source of recreational activities ranging from driving through and enjoying the scenery, to mountain climbing and backpacking in our numerous parks and wilderness areas. 97 STAT. 1618 We recognize that maintaining a healthy environment and a healthy economy are essential and complementary goals.
We can be proud of our success and commitment to effective forest management, which strikes a vital balance between preservation and development of our forests. Through wise and sensitive management, we will maintain this vitally important part of our Nation’s heritage, so those who follow will inherit forests that are even more useful and productive. To promote greater awareness and appreciation for our forest resources, the Congress, by Public Law 86–753, 36 U.S.C. 163, has designated the week beginning on the third Sunday in October as National Forest Products Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning on October 16, 1983, as National Forest Products Week and request that all Americans express their appreciation for the Nation’s forests through suitable activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand this 6th day of Sept., 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 eighth.
RONALD REAGAN 5093 September 11, 1983 National Day of Mourning Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5093 of September 11, 1983 National Day of Mourning By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation September 1, 1983, will be seared in the minds of civilized people everywhere as the night of the Korean Air Lines Massacre. Two hundred sixty- nine innocent men, women and children, from 13 different countries, who were flying aboard KAL flight 007, were stalked, then shot out of the air and sent crashing to their deaths by a missile aimed and fired by the Soviet Union.
Good and decent people everywhere are filled with revulsion by this despicable deed, and by the refusal of the guilty to tell the truth. This was a crime against humanity that must never be forgotten, here or throughout the world. We open our hearts in prayer to the victims and their families. We earnestly beseech Almighty God to minister to them in their trial of grief, sorrow, and pain. In their memory, we ask all people who cherish individual rights, and who believe each human life is sacred, to come together in a shared spirit of wisdom, unity, courage, and love, so the world can prevent such an inhuman act from ever happening again.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, in tribute to the memory of the slain passengers of Korean Air Lines flight 007, and as an expression of public sorrow, do hereby appoint Sunday, September 11, 1983. to be a National Day of Mourning throughout the United States. I recommend that the people assemble on that day in 97 STAT. 1619their respective places of worship, there to pay homage to the memory of those who died. I invite the people of the world who share our grief to join us in this solemn observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of September, 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 eighth. RONALD REAGAN 5094 September 14, 1983 Youth of America Week, 1983 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5094 of September 14, 1983 Youth of America Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation More than 50 million American youth are included in the Nation’s general population.
These young citizens play major roles in our society as they mature into adulthood. They make important contributions to our country by pursuing their educations, working in the economy, upholding the law, and joining the military services. Our young Americans have every reason to be proud of their contributions to the American way of life. They can look forward to doing more as they complete their educations and move into positions in science, space, education, medicine, business, labor, government, military service, and other fields.
The future of America depends on the preparation and dedication of our younger citizens, because one day, it will be their responsibility to ensure the security of our Nation, both at home and abroad. They must be given every opportunity to achieve their goals as they pass through adolescence to full maturity. Among the American youth population are many in special need. The Federal government works actively with State and local governments and the private sector in important programs responding to the needs of runaway and homeless youth, unemployed youth, and to those who experience physical, emotional, and social handicaps.
To assure our Nation’s youth of our commitment to share our knowledge, experience, and wisdom, which will help nurture in them democratic principles, and the development of strong moral and spiritual values so vital to the survival and future betterment of America, the Congress of the United States, by Senate Joint Resolution 116, has designated the week of September *Ante*, p. 490.4 through September 10, 1983, as “Youth of America Week” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of that week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning September 4, 1983 as Youth of America Week. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of September, 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 eighth. RONALD REAGAN 5095 September 15, 1983 National Respiratory Therapy Week, 1983 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
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- 36 USC 169d
- Pub. L. 86-753
- 36 USC 163
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