Proclamation 5283.
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99 STAT. 1995 Proclamation 5283 of November 26, 1984 National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Epidermolysis Bullosa, or “EB,” is a group of hereditary disorders in which the skin forms blisters after minimal injury or even simple pressure. Symptoms of the disease can resemble severe burns and can be very painful and debilitating. Mucous membranes of the mouth, eye, and gastro-intestinal tract may be affected and lead to scarring, malnutrition, anemia, and even premature death.
As many as 25,000 to 50.000 Americans, mostly children, may suffer from EB. The disease can disable people physically because of the pain and anguish it causes, and it also places a severe financial burden on many families. Basic research is just beginning to reveal the underlying causes of EB. New research findings and new approaches to diagnosis and treatment are needed to eliminate this affliction. The Federal government and private voluntary organizations have developed a strong and enduring partnership committed to EB research in order to reduce or eliminate the disease and its painful consequences.
The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 201, has designated the week of[98 Stat. 1820](/us/stat/98/1820). November 25 through December 1, 1984, as “National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week” and 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 November 25 through December 1, 1984, as National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week.
I urge the people of the United States and educational, philanthropic, scientific, medical and health care organizations and professionals to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of November, 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 5284 November 28, 1984 Conferral of Honorary Citizenship of the United States Upon William Penn and Hannah Callowhill Penn Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5284 of November 28, 1984 Conferral of Honorary Citizenship of the United States Upon William Penn and Hannah Callowhill Penn By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In the history of this Nation, there has been a small number of men and women whose contributions to its traditions of freedom, justice, and individual rights have accorded them a special place of honor in our hearts and minds, and to whom all Americans owe a lasting debt.
Among them are the men and women who founded the thirteen colonies that became the United States of America. 99 STAT. 1996 William Penn, as a British citizen, founded the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in order to carry out an experiment based upon representative government; public education without regard to race, creed, sex, or ability to pay; and the substitution of workhouses for prisons. He had a Quaker’s deep faith in divine guidance, and as the leader of the new colony, he worked to protect rights of personal conscience and freedom of religion.
The principles of religious freedom he espoused helped to lay the groundwork for the First Amendment of our Constitution. As a man of peace. William Penn was conscientiously opposed to war as a means of settling international disputes and worked toward its elimination by proposing the establishment of a Parliament of Nations, not unlike the present-day United Nations. Hannah Callowhill Penn, William Penn’s wife, effectively administered the Province of Pennsylvania for six years and, like her husband, devoted her life to the pursuit of peace and justice.
To commemorate these lasting contributions of William Penn and Hannah Callowhill Penn to the founding of our Nation and the development of its[98 Stat. 2423](/us/stat/98/2423). principles, the Congress of the United States, by Senate Joint Resolution 80, approved October 19, 1984, authorized and requested the President to declare these persons honorary citizens of the United States of America. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim William Penn and Hannah Callowhill Penn to be honorary citizens of the United States of America.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 28th day of Nov., 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 5285 December 3, 1984 National Care and Share Day, 1984 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5285 of December 3, 1984 National Care and Share Day, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The spirit of neighbor helping neighbor flows like a deep and mighty river through the history of our Nation.
We are proud of our strong and uniquely American tradition of voluntarism. Compassion, vision, and a fundamental sense of decency are the hallmarks of our national character and are reflected in the charitable works of our citizens. During this holiday season, 1 call upon all Americans to reflect this spirit of generosity and cooperation by joining in partnership with others to provide food to those in need. I ask the agricultural and food industries to donate surpluses to food banks around the country and to complement government programs that are providing food assistance to low-income Americans.
I look for the support of community groups, charitable organizations, and individuals in donating food items and in transporting and distributing them to those in need. Let the caring, sharing, and goodwill generated by private initiative spread across this great Nation of ours and bring joy to each and every individual. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN. President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 15, 1984, as National Care and99 STAT. 1997 Share Day and call upon the people of the United States to pay tribute to acts of charity and to promote community involvement in caring for the needs of our neighbors.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 3rd day of Dec., 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 5286 December 4, 1984 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 1984 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5286 of December 4, 1984 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 1984 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On the morning of December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched an unprovoked surprise attack on units of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Over 2,400 United States citizens were killed and almost 1,200 were wounded in the attack. This battle marked our entry into World War II and galvanized the will of the American people to achieve ultimate victory. Today, japan is firmly united with us as an ally in defense of the freedom we share. But the lesson of Pearl Harbor is as important today as it was over forty years ago. In an uncertain world, democracies should always seek peace but also be prepared to defeat aggression.
Military strength can deter war and give diplomacy time to achieve its beneficial results. The people of the United States owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to all members of our Armed Forces who served at Pearl Harbor and in the many battles that followed in all other theaters of action of World War II. Their selfless dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten. The Congress, by House Joint Resolution 392, has designated December 7,[98 Stat. 1702](/us/stat/98/1702). 1984, as “National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event.
NOW, THEREFORE. I, RONALD REAGAN. President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 1984, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and call upon the people of the United States to observe this solemn occasion with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to pledge eternal vigilance and strong resolve to defend this Nation and its allies from all future aggression. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of December, 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 5287 December 10, 1984 Bill of Rights Day Human Rights Day and Week, 1984 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation
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