Proclamation 5253.
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98 STAT. 3647 Proclamation 5253 of October 9, 1984 Fire Prevention Week, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each year, fire strikes one out of ten homes in our country. Our Nation leads the world in technological achievements but, unfortunately, it also leads the world in per capita fire losses. Every hour one person dies, and every month $2 billion is lost as a result of fire. Between 2 percent and 3 percent of our gross national product is consumed in fires annually.
It is encouraging to note that, due to the increase in public fire education efforts and use of smoke detectors, there has been a leveling off of fire deaths in recent years. Many homes, however, are still without these safety devices, and I urge community leaders to encourage their use and emphasize the need to keep them in good working order. Removing the threat of fire from our families and businesses is a national priority. New initiatives are needed to educate the public concerning fire safety and to advise them how they may prevent or survive fire situations.
More and more private sector and volunteer organizations are joining the efforts to reduce the Nation’s fire loss and this is commendable. Special recognition is due the efforts of over a million men and women, both volunteer and career, of our Nation’s fire services who daily risk their lives to protect others. It is appropriate that we take time to thank them for their unselfish dedication to the principle of helping others in desperate need. Americans should also appreciate the work of all organizations concerned with fire prevention and control efforts—in particular those which are members of the Joint Council of National Fire Service Organizations.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week of October 7 through 13, 1984, as Fire Prevention Week. I call upon the people of the United States and interested groups, volunteer organizations, businesses, and governmental organizations to plan and to participate in fire prevention activities during this week. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 9th day of October, 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 5254 October 9, 1984 Mental Illness Awareness Week, 1984 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5254 of October 9, 1984 Mental Illness Awareness Week, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Mental illnesses are among the most misunderstood disorders. As a result, many of our citizens experience unnecessary pain. Stigma—a by-product of fear and misunderstanding—places an unwarranted burden on those with mental disorders and their families.
It is of particular concern that the stigma associated with these problems often discourages people from seeking the help they need. 98 STAT. 3648 A recent National Institute of Mental Health research study found that one-fifth of adult Americans—over 24 million people—suffered a diagnosable mental disorder in the previous six months. In addition, an estimated 12 million children in this country have a mental disorder. Many will never reach full potential because their illnesses will go unrecognized and untreated.
The cost of mental illnesses to this Nation is in excess of $50 billion annually in health care and lost productivity. The cost in human suffering is beyond reckoning; however, the promise of relief is becoming a reality for many. Research during recent decades has led to new and more effective drug, behavioral, and psychosocial treatments. For many, the pain of depression can be eased, suicide prevented, hallucinations and delusions assuaged, and crippling anxieties eliminated.
Many children vulnerable to serious developmental and psychological problems can be protected by early diagnosis and intervention. In recognition of the unparalleled growth in scientific knowledge about mental illnesses and the need to increase awareness of such knowledge, *Ante*, p. 1765.the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 322, has designated the week beginning October 7, 1984 as “Mental Illness Awareness Week” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning October 7, 1984, as Mental Illness Awareness Week. I call upon all health providers, educators, the media, public and private organizations, and the people of the United States to observe this week by participating in appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of October, 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 5255 October 11, 1984 Smokey Bear Week, 1984 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5255 of October 11, 1984 Smokey Bear Week, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our forests and grasslands constitute a major renewable natural resource of the Nation. As such, they must be carefully nurtured and protected if we are to pass on their precious legacy of use and enjoyment to future generations of Americans.
The importance of forests and grasslands to the stability of our environment in terms of air quality, water, wildlife, range, timber, and recreation is beyond calculation. Furthermore, the list of products from these lands that enhance our lives is extensive. 98 STAT. 3649 We are especially fortunate that as usage of our forests and rangelands has doubled over the past four decades, the number of acres damaged by wildfires has been reduced by half. This important development is due to increased public awareness of the dangers of fire, prompted in great measure by the untiring fire prevention efforts of Smokey Bear and his ever-present reminder.
“Only you can prevent forest fires.” This year marks the fortieth anniversary of the introduction of Smokey Bear into the Cooperative Fire Protection Campaign conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, the Advertising Council, and the National Association of State Foresters. On this occasion, it is appropriate to acknowledge the success of this unique public service campaign to promote public concern for prevention of forest fires and wise stewardship of our forests.
The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 273, has designated the week of *Ante*, p. 1827October 7, 1984, through October 13, 1984, as “Smokey Bear Week” and has authorized and requested the President to issue an appropriate proclamation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 7, 1984, through October 13, 1984, as Smokey Bear Week, and I call upon all Americans to celebrate this week with appropriate ceremonies. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 11th day of October, 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 5256 October 11, 1984 General Pulaski Memorial Day, 1984 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5256 of October 11, 1984 General Pulaski Memorial Day, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation General Casimir Pulaski fell at the Battle of Savannah 205 years ago, but his memory is still fresh among all those who prize freedom and value independence. General Pulaski was a patriot for two countries.
The United States and Poland share the noble legacy of a hero who gave his life so that the torch of freedom would never be extinguished. In his native Poland, he struggled to oppose foreign occupation; in his adopted land, America, he fought to the death for the independence of the thirteen colonies. In honoring General Pulaski, we also honor the generations of Polish Americans who, inspired by Pulaski’s shining example and his spirit of self-sacrifice, have made great cultural, economic, and political contributions to American life.
Without their achievements, the United States would be a very different and a far poorer country. Polish Americans join with all of their fellow citizens in noting that the struggle for freedom and human rights continues. It is important to take this occasion to recommit ourselves to the support of the cause of genuine national reconciliation for Poland. 98 STAT. 3650 NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Thursday, October 11, 1984, as General Pulaski Memorial Day, and I direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on that day.
In addition, I encourage the people of the United States to commemorate this occasion as appropriate throughout the land. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of October, 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 5257 October 12, 1984 National School Lunch Week, 1984 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5257 of October 12, 1984 National School Lunch Week, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since 1946, the National School Lunch Program has made it possible for our Nation’s children to enjoy nutritious, well-balanced, low-cost lunches.
Now in its 38th year, the National School Lunch Program stands as an outstanding example of a successful partnership between Federal and State governments and local communities to make food and technical assistance available in an effort to provide a more nutritious diet for students. The young people of our Nation are our greatest resource. The School Lunch Program demonstrates our commitment to the promotion of the health and well-being of our youth. Under its auspices, over 23 million lunches are served daily in nearly 90,000 schools throughout the country.
The success of this effort is largely due to resourceful and creative food service managers and staff working in cooperation with government personnel, parents, teachers, and members of civic groups. [76 Stat. 779](/us/stat/76/779).[36 USC 169](/us/usc/t36/s169). By joint resolution approved October 9, 1962, the Congress designated the week beginning on the second Sunday of October in each year as “National School Lunch Week” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation of observance of that week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning October 14, 1984, as National School Lunch Week, and I call upon all Americans to give special and deserved recognition to those people at the State and local level who, through their dedicated and innovative efforts, have made it possible to have a successful school lunch program. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of October, 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 5258 October 12, 1984 National Housing Week, 1984 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
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