Proclamation 5231.
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98 STAT. 3629 Proclamation 5231 of August 28, 1984 Ostomy Awareness Month, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Ostomy is a type of surgery which allows for drainage when a person has lost the normal function of digestive or urinary systems due to birth defects, disease, injury or other disorders. Nearly 1.5 million Americans have had ostomy surgery, and approximately 125,000 new ostomates join their ranks each year. Ostomy was formerly referred to as “the secret surgery” because ostomates did not want others to know.
Today, largely through the efforts of the United Ostomy Association, Americans needing this treatment are becoming more aware of the opportunities for education, mutual aid, and support that are of such great benefit to them and to their families. Increased public understanding of ostomy will eventually help dispel the fear of those about to undergo this surgery as well as the fear that confronts their families. Both the Federal government and the private sector are deeply committed to the proper care and advancement of knowledge about gastrointestinal diseases and public education about ostomy.
To increase public acceptance of ostomy surgery and to emphasize the need for continued educational efforts, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 587, has designated the month of August 1984 as “Ostomy Awareness *Ante*, p. 1354.Month” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim August 1984 as Ostomy Awareness Month, and I call upon all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and ninth. RONALD REAGAN 5232 September 10, 1984 National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1984 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5232 of September 10, 1984 National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation One of the greatest strengths of our Nation is the rich mixture of people from various cultural backgrounds, and few groups have contributed more to our Nation than Americans of Hispanic heritage.
In many communities across the land, Hispanics are a vital element in fostering America’s achievements in the arts and industry, in agriculture and education, in religion and business, in science and politics, and in every other aspect of American life. 98 STAT. 3630 Hispanic Americans were among the first settlers in the New World, some arriving in America long before the United States became an independent Nation. They came in search of a better life for themselves and their children, and they have helped to create a richer life for all of us.
In our international relations, Hispanic Americans also contribute to our Nation’s identity—our own perception of who we are and our role in the world, as well as others’ perception of us. The strong family and cultural ties which bind Hispanics in the United States with our nearest neighbors are an important element of the strength of the Western Hemisphere. The freedom of our neighbors is our freedom. Their security is our security. We Americans seek economic progress and justice for mutual benefit throughout the hemisphere, and we look to Americans of Hispanic heritage for leadership as we work together toward these goals.
In recognition of the many achievements of the Hispanic American Community, the Congress, by Joint Resolution approved September 17, 1968, (Public [82 Stat. 848](/us/stat/82/848).Law 90–498), authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the week which includes September 15 and 16 as National Hispanic Heritage Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning September 10, 1984, as National Hispanic Heritage Week, in recognition of the Hispanic individuals, families, and communities that enrich our national life.
I call upon the people of the United States, especially the educational community, to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and ninth. RONALD REAGAN **Editorial note**: For the President’s remarks of Sept. 10, 1984, on signing Proclamation 5232, see the *Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents* (vol. 20, p. 1258). 5233 September 21, 1984 National Sewing Month, 1984 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5233 of September 21, 1984 National Sewing Month, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The home sewing industry is important to our Nation’s economy and is an activity shared by many Americans.
Approximately fifty million Americans sew at home, and nearly forty million sew at least part of their wardrobe. Their initiative, creativity and self-reliance are characteristic of the people of our Nation. Sewing at home helps keep down the cost of clothing, and the sewing industry generates over $3,500,000,000 annually for the economy of the United States. Home sewing also enhances the career opportunities of many Americans in fields such as fashion, interior design, patternmaking, retail merchandising and textile design. 98 STAT. 3631 In recognition of the importance of home sewing to our Nation, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 302, has designated the month of September *Ante*, p. 1332.1984 as “National Sewing Month” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this month.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 1984 as National Sewing Month, and I call upon the people of the United States to observe September with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and ninth. RONALD REAGAN 5234 September 21, 1984 Youth of America Week, 1984 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5234 of September 21, 1984 Youth of America Week, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation More than fifty million young Americans contribute to the vitality of our Nation.
In their values, aspirations and accomplishments we see reflected not only a rich heritage but a vision of America in the future. It will be a society generous in spirit, strong in character and sincere in purpose—one in which freedom and opportunity give rise to responsibility and excellence. Just as young Americans can be proud of their contribution to our Nation, they also share a vital part of the life of the smaller community of the family. In this first school where the values of self-reliance, compassion and initiative are taught, the younger members make special contributions to foster the unique identity and sharing of each family.
And they prepare for the time when they too will pass on to a new generation the values of our heritage. For those young Americans in special need we continue to offer support in a variety of activities within the public and private sectors. These support programs are an investment in our national future, and many of the best of them rely not on large sums of money but on the unpaid service of volunteers who contribute their time and experience to the task of forming the next generation.
Just as importantly, young people themselves are one of our best sources of volunteers because their energy and idealism give them a natural motivation to devote themselves to helping others. To assure the Nation’s youth of our commitment to share our knowledge, experience and wisdom as they mature towards a full appreciation of democratic principles, the Congress of the United States, by Senate Joint Resolution 597, has designated the week of September 2 through September *Ante*, p. 1355.8, 1984, 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 of September 2 through 8, 1984, as Youth of America Week. 98 STAT. 3632 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and ninth. RONALD REAGAN 5235 September 21, 1984 National School–Age Child Care Awareness Week, 1984 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5235 of September 21, 1984 National School–Age Child Care Awareness Week, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The care and education of children has always been society’s most important task, since a nation’s children are its future.
The love and instruction young people receive during their formative years help to set their characters for the rest of their lives and so determine the kind of society we all live in. Patterns of child care are changing rapidly as a majority of women spend part or all of their adult lives as members of the labor force. Yet the need of young people for love and guidance remains as important as ever, and we all have a responsibility to make sure that they continue to receive it.
The Federal government has been actively involved in working with State and local governments, voluntary and nonprofit agencies, and businesses to encourage the creation of appropriate programs for school-age children. The White House Office of Private Sector Initiatives has launched a series of forums for chief executive officers of major corporations to promote increased private sector involvement in child care. The Department of Health and Human Services is also sponsoring a number of initiatives to help American families meet their child care needs.
These projects are increasing knowledge through research, demonstrating new program models, making valuable information available to parents and providers, and helping to develop local child care systems. But today, as in the past, the most important environment forming the characters of our young people is the family. Families face new challenges, but the American family has proved to be a most resilient institution. It remains the primary vehicle by which parents seek to develop their children into healthy and confident adults.
The task before us is to strengthen the family and help it when necessary so that it will continue to perform its unique civilizing function. *Ante*, p. 1720. The Congress of the United States, by House joint Resolution 544, has designated the week of September 2 through 8, 1984, as “National School–Age Child Care Awareness 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 of September 2 through 8, 1984, as National School–Age Child Care Awareness Week.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and ninth. RONALD REAGAN 5236 September 21, 1984 National Drug Abuse Education and Prevention Week, 1984 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
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