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 drew from the forefront of the agitation, and from about 1826 he does not appear to have taken any public part in politics. He became a convert to Romanism, and was received into that church in October 1837. He died on 3 Oct. 1846.

He married twice: first, on 13 Dec. 1794, Mary (d. 1811), daughter of Thomas Clifford of Tixall, Staffordshire, by whom he had Spencer William, who died in Milan in 1832; secondly, on 2 July 1812, Anne, daughter of Anthony Wright of Wealdside, Essex, who died on 24 Oct. 1838; he had issue by her Charles, born in 1813, who succeeded to the baronetcy, two other sons, and two daughters.

 WOLSELEY, WILLIAM (1640?–1697), brigadier-general, born about 1640, was fifth son of Sir Robert Wolseley, first baronet of Wolseley, Staffordshire, and younger brother of Sir Charles Wolseley (1630?–1714) [q. v.] In June 1667 William was appointed captain-lieutenant to the Marquis of Worcester's newly raised foot regiment. This corps was disbanded a few months later when the treaty of Breda was signed. Lord Worcester raised a foot regiment (disbanded in 1674) in January 1673 to repel an unexpected Dutch invasion, and Wolseley was appointed his captain-lieutenant by commission dated 26 Jan. 1673. On 1 April 1679 Wolseley was appointed captain-lieutenant to an independent foot company in Chepstow Castle, commanded by the Marquis of Worcester (afterwards Duke of Beaufort), and six years later he was appointed captain in Beaufort's foot regiment (11th foot) by commission dated 20 June 1685. On 12 Aug. 1688, when quartered at Scarborough, Wolseley came into prominent notice by causing the mayor of Scarborough, one Aislaby, to be publicly tossed in a blanket by a file of musqueteers for indignities inflicted on a protestant clergyman when performing divine service in church. The mayor laid his grievances before James II in person, and Wolseley was summoned to appear before the council in London. ‘The captain pleaded his majesty's gracious general pardon, which was in the press, so was dismissed’ (Ellis Correspondence, ii. 225–6). On 3 Dec. 1688 Lord Montgomery, the colonel of Wolseley's regiment, and Lord Langdale of the same corps, both Roman catholics, were seized in their beds at Hull by Captain Copley and the protestant officers of the garrison and kept in confinement. Wolseley now determined to join the Prince of Orange, but his doing so was delayed by false rumours of massacres in various parts of the country (Lionel Copley to Captain Wolseley at York, 16 Dec. 1688).

Wolseley's force of character and protestant zeal were rewarded by the Prince of Orange, who conferred on him the lieutenant-colonelcy of Sir John Hanmer's regiment (11th foot). In May 1689 Hanmer's regiment accompanied General Percy Kirke [q. v.] to Ireland to assist in relieving Londonderry. Wolseley's name appears as one of the council of war held by Kirke on his arrival in Lough Derry (Hist. MSS. Comm. 11th Rep. vi. 185). A deputation having waited on Kirke in June 1689 from Enniskillen, praying him to send some experienced officers to command the newly raised levies in co. Fermanagh, Kirke sent Wolseley, with a few other officers, to organise and lead these irregulars. At the same time Kirke, by virtue of the authority he had from William III, issued commissions to the Enniskillen officers, which at a later date were confirmed by the king. Wolseley was now appointed colonel of the ‘Inniskilling Horse,’ which then consisted of twenty-five troops, but in January 1690 was reduced to twelve troops (Harl. MS. 7439). For twelve months prior to the Boyne, Wolseley, as commander of the Enniskillen troops, was engaged in almost constant raids against the Irish forces of King James. He harassed the Irish army before Londonderry, and inflicted heavy loss upon them when they raised the siege and retreated. In the subsequent sanguinary action at Newtown-Butler Wolseley, with only two thousand men, defeated General Justin MacCarthy [q. v.], whose army was thrice that number, and showed such good generalship that between two thousand and three thousand Irish were killed or drowned in Lough Erne, many officers taken prisoners, and a large store of arms and ammunition captured. Wolseley surprised and took Belturbet in December 1689, and on 12 Feb. 1690 defeated the Duke of Berwick in an engagement before Cavan and captured that town, which he burnt. A few weeks later he was severely wounded when commanding in the field (‘Letter from a late Captain in Lord Castleton's Regiment,’ dated from Lisburn, 26 May 1690, printed in Somers Tracts, ed. Scott, xi. 398).

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 97 STAT. 1524 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—JULY 27, 1983 - J^iy27, 1983 UNITED NATIONS DECADE OF DISABLED PERSONS [H. Con. Res. 39] Whereas a new era in recognition of human rights and universal respect for these rights has begun; Whereas the United Nations General Assembly has declared 1983 through 1992 as the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons; Whereas the United States has made great strides during the last decade in improving the lives of thirty-five million American citizens with physical and mental disabilities; Whereas there is still much to be done to open doors to the full participation and equality of disabled persons in society through- out the world; Whereas handicapped individuals should be able to participate fully in the mainstream of society through education, employment and community living opportunities; Whereas the United States recognizes the need for further progress in strengthening public understanding and awareness of the needs and aspirations of disabled persons; Whereas there is hope that this spirit of carrying out the goals of the International and National Years in 1981 and 1982 will continue throughout this decade; Whereas a framework for national action has been established by these previous initiatives and the improvement of programs for the disabled over the last decade; and Whereas further progress should be made in the United States toward achieving the following long-term goals of and for disabled persons promoted during the International Year of Disabled Per- sons: (1) expanded educational opportunity; (2) improved access to housing, buildings, and transportation; (3) expanded employment opportunity; (4) expanded participation in recreational, social, and cultural activities; (5) expanded and strengthened rehabilitation programs and facilities; (6) purposeful application of biomedical research aimed at conquering major disabling conditions; (7) reduction in the incidence of disability by expanded accident and disease prevention; (8) expanded application of technology to mini- mize the effects of disability; and (9) expanded international exchange of information and experience to benefit all disabled persons: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the President should take all steps within his authority to implement, within the United States, the objectives of the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons (1983-1992), as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly on December 3, 1982. SEC. 2. The President should report to the Congress annually during the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons on the plans developed by the executive branch in accordance with United Nations General Assembly Resolution 37/53 to implement, within the United States, the objectives of the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons and on the steps taken pursuant to those plans. SEC. 3. The Clerk of the House shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the President! Agreed to July 27, 1983. ..;. ,^„..

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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—JULY 29, 1983 97 STAT. 1525 JOINT COMMITTEE FOR HARRY S TRUMAN— J^^y 29.1983 COMMEMORATION OF HIS BIRTH [« ^°" ^'- ^^s] Whereas the year 1984 marks the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Harry S Truman on May 8, 1884; Whereas Harry S Truman was born and reared in rural Missouri, enjoyed a boyhood reminiscent of Huckleberry Finn's, graduated from high school, made his living for a decade on a farm behind a plow, joined the Army in the First World War, and, as a captain, led Battery D, 129th Field Artillery, 35th Division, in combat in the Meuse-Argonne and at Verdun; Whereas he served for a decade as judge (commissioner) of Jackson County, Missouri, and, among other responsibilities, oversaw the building of some of the first paved roads around Kansas City; Whereas he was elected to the United States Senate and took his seat in 1935, serving as a member of the Senate Appropriations, Military Affairs, and Interstate and Foreign Commerce Commit- tees, was instrumental in writing major pieces of legislation, including the Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938 and the Transporta- 52 Stat. 973. tion Act of 1940, proposed and served as chairman of the Senate 54 Stat. 898. Special Committee to Investigate the National Defense Program (the "Truman Committee"), which was estimated to have saved taxpayers billions of dollars on war contracts; Whereas under Franklin D. Roosevelt, he served as Vice President of the United States from January 20, 1945, to April 12, 1945; Whereas upon the death of Roosevelt on April 12, 1945, Harry S Truman was sworn in as President of the United States at the climax of the Second World War and with almost no preparation for the historic military and diplomatic problems that were piling up on the United States, including the question of using the atomic bomb to end the war against Japan quickly so as to save Japanese and American lives in the end; Whereas with modesty, courage, and commonsense he took up the cause of opposing Soviet expansion in Eastern Europe, the Bal- kans, the Black Sea Straits, and Iran, directed that, despite Roosevelt's sudden death, the United Nations Conference on International Organization meet in San Francisco as scheduled to establish the United Nations, and successfully recommended that the Senate approve ratification of the charter, bringing the United States into the United Nations; Whereas he presided over the turbulent task of postwar reconver- sion of the economy from wartime to a peacetime production, obtained passage of the landmark Employment Act of 1946 that 15 USC 1021 note. declared that "it is the continuing policy and responsibility of the Federal Government ta usc all practical means... functions and resources" to foster "maximum employment, production and pur- chasing power", prevailed upon Congress to pass the National Housing Act of 1949 to provide low-cost housing and slum clear- 42 USC i44inote. ance, won a bitter battle in Congress to keep control of nuclear weapons in civilian hands, introduced legislation for national medical insurance that was the forerunner of Medicare, which has assured adequate medical treatment for millions of Americans, unified the Armed Forces in a new Department of Defense and created modern new organs of government, including the Council

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 97 STAT. 1526 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS-JULY 29, 1983 of Economic Advisers, the National Security Council, and the Central Intelligence Agency; Whereas he directed that the United States be the first nation to recognize the new State of Israel in 1948 and began the special relationship that has existed between Americans and Israelis; Whereas he ordered the racial desegregation of the armed services in 1948 and the same year submitted to Congress the first Presi- dential special message on civil rights, based on a report To Secure These Rights, which proved to have laid out the agenda for the civil rights reforms of the 1960's; Whereas by his decision to institute an airlift at the time of the Soviet blockade of Berlin in 1948 and 1949, he balked an attempt by the Kremlin to dominate all of Germany, if not of Europe; Whereas under his policies the former enemy states of Japan and Germany (West Germany at least) were brought into a friendly and constructive relationship with the United States; Whereas in 1950, he resolutely drew the line against further Com- munist expansionism and upheld the ideal of collective security by committing American forces—later joined by those of other mem- bers of the United Nations—to throw the invading North Korean Communist Army back to the 38th parallel in Korea, preserving South Korea, still a steadfast ally; and Whereas he took as his slogan "The Buck Stops Here" and said in his farewell address of January 15, 1953, 'T have tried to give it everything that was in me" and left office, after virtually two full terms, with employment and prosperity high and the Western World firmly allied against possible Communist aggression: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That (a) in order to provide for an appropriate commemoration by the Congress of the centennial of the birth of Harry S Truman, thirty-third President of the United States of America, there is established a Special Joint Committee on Arrangements (herein- after referred to in this concurrent resolution as the "joint commit- tee") which shall be composed of sixteen members as follows: (1) The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (2) Seven Members of the Senate to be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, four upon recommenda- tion of the majority leader of the Senate and three upon recom- mendation of the minority leader of the Senate. (3) Seven Members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, three upon recommendation of the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (b) The members of the joint committee shall select a chairman and a vice chairman from among its members. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Any vacancy in the membership of the joint committee shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (c) For the purposes of paragraph 4 of rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, service of a Senator as a member or chairman of the joint committee shall not be taken into account. SEC. 2. It shall be the duty of the joint committee to— (1) make arrangements for a joint meeting of the Congress to be held on Tuesday, May 8, 1984, or such other day as may be designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in

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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—AUG. 1, 1983 97 STAT. 1527 the Hall of the House of Representatives in commemoration of the centennial of the birth of Harry S Truman; (2) plan the proceedings of and issue appropriate invitations for such joint meeting; and (3) coordinate the joint committee's arrangements with the activities of the Truman Centennial Committee, Washington, District of Columbia. SEC. 3. The joint committee may— (1) appoint an executive director, who shall serve without compensation, and accept such other volunteer services of indi- viduals as it deems appropriate; (2) adopt rules respecting its organization and procedures; and (3) sit and act at such times and places as it shall deem appropriate. SEC. 4. The expenses of the joint committee under this concurrent resolution may not exceed $25,000 and shall be paid from the contingent fund of the House of Representatives upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the joint committee. Agreed to July 29, 1983. ADJOURNMENT—HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES J^^y^^'^^^^ AND SENATE f"- ^°"- ^^"- ^^^^ Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That when the House adjourns on Thursday, August 4, 1983, or on Friday, August 5, 1983, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader, or his designee, in accordance with this resolution, and that when the Senate adjourns on Wednesday, August 3, 1983, or Thurs- day, August 4, 1983, or on Friday, August 5, 1983, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader in accordance with this resolu- tion, they stand adjourned until 12 o'clock meridian on Monday, September 12, 1983, or until 12 o'clock meridian on the second day after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution whichever occurs first. SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate shall notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. Agreed to July 29, 1983. CARL HAYDEN—BUST PLACEMENT IN CAPITOL Aug. i, 1983 OR SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS [^ ^"'^ ^^^ ^^ Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That in honor of Carl Hayden, who served in the United States Congress longer than any other man in history, the Joint Committee on the Library (hereinafter referred to as the "Joint Committee") is

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 97 STAT. 1528 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—AUG. 1, 1983 authorized and directed to provide for the design and sculpture of a bronze or marble bust of Carl Hayden. The Joint Committee is further authorized and directed to accept such bust on behalf of the Senate and to cause such bust to be placed in an appropriate location within the Senate wing of the Capitol or any of the Senate Office Buildings, or any room, space, or corridor thereof. SEC. 2. (a) The Joint Committee is authorized to solicit and accept gifts of property, real or personal, or services to carry out the provisions of this resolution. After January 3, 1985 the Joint Com- mittee shall not solicit or accept any such gifts, and shall expend or use all such gifts before expending any moneys provided for in subsection (b). (b) Expenses incurred by the Joint Committee in carrying out the provisions of this resolution, which shall not exceed $10,000, shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the Senate on vouchers approved by the Chairman of the Joint Committee. Agreed to August 1, 1983. Aug 1, 1983 CORRECTIONS IN ENROLLMENT OF S. 272 [S. Con. Res. 58] Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), Ante, p. 403. That in the enrollment of the bill (S. 272) to improve small business access to Federal procurement information, and for other purposes, the Secretary of the Senate is hereby authorized and directed, in the enrollment of said bill, to make the following corrections, namely, strike the matter relating to subparagraph (D) of section 8(e)(1) of the Small Business Act in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof "(D) the procurement is made from another Government department or agency, or a mandatory source of supply;"; in the matter relating to section 8(e)(1)(G) of such Act strike out "from an educational institu- tion"; in the matter relating to section 8(e)(4) of such Act after the phrase "or section 9 of this Act" insert "or unless the Federal department's need for the property, supplies, or services is of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured if the provisions of this paragraph were complied with"; in the matter relating to section 8(e)(4) of such Act after the phrase "for the award of a sole source contract" insert "or a contract that results from an unsolicited proposal"; and in the matter relating to section 8(e)(4)(B) of such Act strike out "sole source"; and in the matter relating to section 8(e)(4) of such Act add at the end thereof the following: "Annually, each department shall report to the Congress on each negotiation above the stated amount if the head of the procuring activity or his deputy did not approve the authority to enter into such contract.". Agreed to August 1, 1983.

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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—AUG. 4, 1983 97 STAT. 1529 CORRECTIONS IN ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 3190 Aug. 4, 1983 [S. Con. Res. 63] Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 3190) to establish an Ante, p. 494. improved program for extra long staple cotton, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make the following corrections: (1) In the eleventh sentence of the proposed subsection (h)(8)(A) of section 108 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, contained in section 4 of the bill, strike out "such provision" and insert in lieu thereof "such production". (2) In proposed subsection (h)(9) of section 103 of the Agricul- tural Act of 1949, contained in section 4 of the bill, strike out "paragraph (3)" and insert in lieu thereof "paragraph (8)". Agreed to August 4, 1983. ALICE MITCHELL RIVLIN—EXPRESSION OF GRATI- Aug. 4, 1983 TUDE [H. Con. Res. 154] Whereas Doctor Alice Mitchell Rivlin has served with dedication and distinction as the first Director of the Congressional Budget Office since 1975; Whereas, under the leadership of Doctor Rivlin, the Congressional Budget Office has become an indispensable, professional, nonpar- tisan organization that has consistently supplied Congress with timely and objective forecasts of economic conditions, projections of Federal spending and revenues, options for reducing the Fed- eral deficit, and objective analyses of important public policy issues; Whereas the direction by Doctor Rivlin of the Congressional Budget Office has fulfilled the intent of the framers of the Congressional Budget Act to create a capability within Congress to analyze 2 USC 621 note. budgetary information independently from the executive branch, thereby making the Office, a vital support agency of the Congress; Wheregis Doctor Rivlin is nationally recognized as an eminent au- thority on economic and budgetary issues, has earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues in business and Government, and has brought credit to herself, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Congress: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress of the United States expresses gratitude to Doctor Alice Mitchell Rivlin for her dedicated service as Director of the Congressional Budget Office and wishes her continued success. SEC. 2. The Clerk of the House shall transmit a copy of this resolution to Doctor Alice Mitchell Rivlin. Agreed to August 4, 1983.

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 97 STAT. 1532 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—NOV. 15, 1983 (4) support international efforts through the United Nations Border Relief Operation to relieve the suffering of the more than two hundred thousand Khmer civilians who have sought refuge along the Thai border from the Vietnamese occupation; and (5) give humanitarian and political support to the non-Com- munist Khmer nationalist forces that represent the legitimate aspirations of the Khmer people. Agreed to November 15, 1983. Nov 15, 1983 JOHN F. KENNEDY—COMMEMORATION OF HIS [H. Con. Res. 214] DEATH Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Rotunda of the United States Capitol is hereby authorized to be used on November 16, 1983, in such a manner as the Speaker and minority leader of the United States House of Representatives and the majority leader and minority leader of the United States Senate may deem appropriate to commemorate the twentieth anni- versary of the death of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Archi- tect of the Capitol. Agreed to November 15, 1983. Nov. 17, 1983 LECH WALESA—1983 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE RECIPI- [s. Con. Res. 76] ENT, U.S. CONGRATULATIONS Whereas a secure and universal peace is a major objective of people of good will throughout the world; Whereas one of the necessary conditions of achieving such peace is universal respect for and realization of internationaly recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms; Whereas article 23 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights establishes the right of every individual to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favorable conditions of work, and to form and to join trade unions for the protection of the interests of such individual; Whereas the right to form and to join trade unions for the protec- tion of the interest of the individual is a right guaranteed by the Helsinki Final Act, of which Poland is a signatory; Whereas the independent Polish trade union Solidarity has for three years represented the interests of the Polish working class in a cooperative, moderate, and conciliatory fashion; Whereas the trade union Solidarity preserved peaceful methods and

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 PROCLAMATION 5009—JAN. 3, 1983 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 meas- ure 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 hear- ing-impaired. In recognition of the invaluable service performed by closed-captioned tele- vision, 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 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 11-194 0-85 — 50:QL3

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 97 STAT. 1538 PROCLAMATION 5010—JAN. 3, 1983 human 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 imagi- nation 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 un- known 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. 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 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 popu- lous county in the State of Missouri, it continues to grow and prosper. 96 Stat. 2094. The Congress of the United States, by House Joint Resoultion 630, has re- quested and authorized the President of the United States to proclaim Janu- ary 3, 1983, as the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of Greene County, Missouri.

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 PROCLAMATION 5012—JAN. 10, 1983 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 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 thou- sands 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 the United States, by Senate Joint Resolution 240, has authorized and re- 96 Stat. 2292. quested the President to issue a proclamation designating the week begin- ning 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 Janu- ary, 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 sev- enth. RONALD REAGAN 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.

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 97 STAT. 1540 PROCLAMATION 5013—JAN. 12, 1983 tablished 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 partner- ship between political leaders, who bring with them policies and programs endorsed by the electorate, and career civil servants, who provide the ex- pertise 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. Nation's government, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 619, has des- ignated 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' Appre- ciation 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 contri- butions they have made on behalf of all Americans over the past one hun- dred years. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of Jan- uary, 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 sev- enth. 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 Compi- lation of Presidential Documents (vol. 19, p. 28}. 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

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 PROCLAMATION 5014—JAN. 20, 1983 97 STAT. 1541 enact a patent statute as expressly authorized by the U.S. Constitution and wisely advised that "there is nothing which can better deserve your patron- age than the promotion of science..." In 1790, the first patent statute initi- ated 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 persever- ance, spurred by the incentives of the patent system, begin the process that results in improved standards of living, increased public and private pro- ductivity, creation of new industries, improved public services, and en- hanced 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. of Thomas Alva Edison, one of America's most famous and prolific inven- tors, 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 sev- enth. RONALD REAGAN Proclamation 5014 of January 20, 1983 Tricentennial Anniversary Year of German Settlement in Am- erica 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 German- town, 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 Ger- many. 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

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 97 STAT. 1542 PROCLAMATION 5015—JAN. 20, 1983 the 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 cele- brate the Tricentennial. President Karl Carstens has accepted my invitation to attend the culminating event in Philadelphia next October. 96 Stat. 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 ob- servance 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 sev- enth. RONALD REAGAN 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 qui- etly serve their fellow man. Since the first settlement on our shores, a vol- unteer spirit has characterized the American way. This spirit has been re- flected 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 prepara- tion for parenthood. The volunteer reached out to our young people, to members of the military, to veterans, and to the elderly and through person- al 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.

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 PROCLAMATION 5016—JAN. 20, 1983 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 sev- enth. RONALD REAGAN 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 pro- ducers in the business of supplying goods and services and is vital to keep- ing 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 af- fecting our public and private consumption. Because consumer and econom- ic education can contribute immeasurably to our competence as consumers and citizens, it should be started in the schools at the earhest 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 duti- ful 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 in- formed 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 individu- al, the communications media and other interested organizations and insti- tutions play an instrumental part in furthering the understanding of Ameri- can consumers. I urge consumers to avail themselves of this valuable infor- mation 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 Na- tional Consumers' Week.

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 97 STAT. 1544 PROCLAMATION 5017—JAN. 27, 1983 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 sev- enth. RONALD REAGAN 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 Declara- tion 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 Nation- al 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 Ameri- can 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 expres- sion 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 sev- enth. RONALD REAGAN

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 PROCLAMATION 5018—FEB. 3, 1983 97 STAT. 1545 Proclamation 5018 of February 3, 1983 Year of the Bible, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Of the many influences that have shaped the United States of America into a distinctive Nation and people, none may be said to be more fundamental and enduring than the Bible. Deep religious beliefs stemming from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible inspired many of the early settlers of our country, providing them with the strength, character, convictions, and faith necessary to withstand great hardship and danger in this new and rugged land. These shared be- liefs helped forge a sense of common purpose among the widely dispersed colonies—a sense of community which laid the foundation for the spirit of nationhood that was to develop in later decades. The Bible and its teachings helped form the basis for the Founding Fathers' abiding belief in the inalienable rights of the individual, rights which they found implicit in the Bible's teachings of the inherent worth and dignity of each individual. This same sense of man patterned the convictions of those who framed the English system of law inherited by our own Nation, as well as the ideals set forth in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitu- tion. For centuries the Bible's emphasis on compassion and love for our neighbor has inspired institutional and governmental expressions of benevolent out- reach such as private charity, the establishment of schools and hospitals, and the abolition of slavery. Many of our greatest national leaders—among them Presidents Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, and Wilson—have recognized the influence of the Bible on our country's development. The plainspoken Andrew Jackson referred to the Bible as no less than "the rock on which our Republic rests." Today our beloved America and, indeed, the world, is facing a decade of enormous challenge. As a people we may well be tested as we have seldom, if ever, been tested before. We will need resources of spirit even more than re- sources of technology, education, and armaments. There could be no more fitting moment than now to reflect with gratitude, humility, and urgency upon the wisdom revealed to us in the writing that Abraham Lincoln called "the best gift God has ever given to man... But for it we could not know right from wrong." The Congress of the United States, in recognition of the unique contribution of the Bible in shaping the history and character of this Nation, and so many of its citizens, has by Senate Joint Resolution 165 authorized and re- 96 Stat. 1211. quested the President to designate the year 1983 as the "Year of the Bible." NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, in recognition of the contributions and influence of the Bible on our Republic and our people, do hereby proclaim 1983 the Year of the Bible in the United States. I encourage all citizens, each in his or her own way, to reexamine and rediscover its priceless and timeless message. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of

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 97 STAT. 1546 PROCLAMATION 5019—FEB. 3, 1983 the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh. RONALD REAGAN Proclamation 5019 of February 3, 1983 American Heart Month, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are our Nation's most pressing health problem. Over sixty million Americans are afflicted by one or an- other of this family of diseases, which cause nearly a million deaths annu- ally, disable many millions of others, and cost the Nation more than $60 billion each year. The leading killers among the cardiovascular diseases are coronary heart disease and stroke. In 1948 a newly created Federal agency—now the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute—and a private health organization, the American Heart Association, joined hands to combat the cardiovascular diseases. Their combined efforts were directed toward the conquest of these diseases through prevention, diagnosis, and treatment; through the training of new research workers and clinicians in the cardiovascular field; and through support for community service programs. Until the mid-1960s, mortality from coronary heart disease had continued to increase despite our best efforts; however, in 1965 mortality from heart dis- ease began a steady decline that continues to the present. From 1972 to 1980, mortality rates from coronary heart disease declined by 22.5 percent, and mortality rates from stroke declined by 36.5 percent. Advances in diagnosis and treatment have been major factors in these re- ductions. But perhaps equally important, large numbers of Americans have voluntarily modified their habits and lifestyles: many have quit or cut down on cigarette smoking, are watching their weight and blood cholesterol levels, exercising more, and seeking the help of a physician in the control of treatable conditions which increase the risk of premature arteriosclerosis and its consequences. Though we have made considerable progress in reducing the toll in illness, disability, and death caused by cardiovascular diseases, these diseases continue to be a serious threat to the health and well-being of our citizens. To encourage continued application of what is known about the prevention and relief of cardiovascular diseases and to stimulate the development of new knowledge and techniques that may bring about their ultimate con- quest, the Congress has requested that the President annually proclaim Feb- ruary as American Heart Month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of February 1983 as American Heart Month. I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the officials of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and the American people, to join me in reaffirming our com- mitment to the resolution of the nationwide problem of cardiovascular dis- ease.

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 PROCLAMATION 5020—FEB. 10, 1983 97 STAT. 1547 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 3rd day of Feb., 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 sev- enth. RONALD REAGAN Proclamation 5020 of February 10, 1983 Save Your Vision Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Good vision is a priceless gift. Yet each year many Americans needlessly lose vision as a result of diseases and accidents whose sight-destroying ef- fects could have been prevented. Regular eye examinations by an eyecare professional can often avert the tragedy of visual loss. While a checkup will usually show that our eyes are healthy, we may also receive early warning of a serious eye disease requir- ing treatment. Diabetic eye disease, for example, is a leading cause of visual impairment. Through examination it can be detected and treated. If all diabetics were aware of the need for routine eye checkups, many more cases of blindness could be avoided. The elderly and the young have a special need for periodic eye examina- tions. A number of blinding diseases strike more often in later years. With early warning of eye disease and proper treatment, older people could be spared visual handicaps which threaten their independence and limit their enjoyment of life. For children, a routine checkup may reveal an eye prob- lem that can hamper the child in school or at play. Some disorders must be treated during childhood or permanent visual loss will result. Accidents are a common cause of vision loss or impairment. Tragically, many accidents could have been avoided by the use of such simple precau- tions as wearing safety glasses, goggles, or face shields while involved in hazardous work or sporting activities. We can help others in our community to prevent or overcome visual impair- ment by supporting organizations committed to sight conservation. These organizations campaign for eye safety and the use of protective eye wear in sports and on the job. They provide aids and professional low vision serv- ices to improve the quality of life for those who are vision impaired, and they encourage us to donate our eyes after death for biomedical research and for sight-restoring corneal transplant surgery. To encourage Americans to safeguard their eyesight and reduce the nation- al toll of visual disability, the Congress, by joint resolution approved De- cember 30, 1963 [77 Stat. 629, 36 U.S.C. 169a), has requested the President to proclaim the first week in March of each year as Save Your Vision Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning March 6, 1983, as Save Your Vision Week. I urge all citizens to join in this observance by taking steps to preserve vision and prevent eye injury at home, at work, and at play. I call upon eyecare professionals, the media, educators, and all indi- viduals and public and private organizations concerned with sight conser-

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 97 STAT. 1548 PROCLAMATION 5021—FEB. 14, 1983 vation to unite in activities that will foster concern for eye care and eye safety among Americans of all ages. I also urge their support of programs to improve and protect the vision of all Americans. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of Feb., 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 sev- enth. RONALD REAGAN Proclamation 5021 of February 14, 1983 Temporary Duty Reductions on Certain Articles Pursuant to Legislation Implementing the Nairobi Protocol to the Florence Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. On March 1, 1977, the Nairobi Protocol (the Protocol) (97th Congress, 1st session. Senate Treaty Document 97-2, p. 9) to the Florence Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials of Novem- ber 22, 1950 (the Florence Agreement] (17 U.S.T. 1837) was opened for sig- nature. The Protocol supplements and expands upon the Florence Agree- ment, which provided for duty-free entry under specified conditions of var- ious educational, scientific, and cultural materials and which entered into force with respect to the United States on November 2, 1966. On January 16, 1981, the President submitted the Protocol to the Senate for advice and con- sent to its ratification, together with an explanatory letter from the Secre- tary of State containing a statement that the Administration did not intend to adhere to the optional Annexes F, G, and H of the Protocol. 2. On January 12, 1983, the Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1982 (the Act) (Pub. L. 97^46; 96 Stat. 2346) was en- 96 Stat. 2349. acted. Section 167(b)(1) of the Act directs the President to proclaim tempo- rary duty-free treatment for certain imported articles for the blind or for other handicapped persons. 3. Section 167(b)(2) of the Act also authorizes the President to proclaim temporary duty-free treatment for imports of specified printed, visual, and auditory material and certain tools for scientific apparatus, if he determines such action is in the interest of the United States. I have determined that it is in the interest of the United States to implement, on a temporary basis, duty-free treatment for such articles as provided in section 167(b)(2) of the Act. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, including, but not limited to, section 167(b) of the Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1982 (96 Stat. 2349) and section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2483), do proclaim that— (1) The Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States (TSUS) (19 U.S.C. 1202) is modified as set forth in the Annex to this proclamation.

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 PROCLAMATION 5021—FEB. 14, 1983 97 STAT. 1549 (2) The modifications of the Appendix to the TSUS made by the Annex hereto shall be effective as to articles entered, or withdrawn from ware- house for consumption, on and after February 11, 1983, and before the close of August 11, 1985, unless the period of their effectiveness is earlier ex- pressly suspended, terminated, or modified. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 14th day of February, 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 ANNEX The Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States is modified by inserting the following new part, including its headnotes and items with accompany rates of duty: " PA RT 4. - TE M PORARY DUTY REDUCTIONS, PURSUANT TO THE EDUCATIONAL, SCIEN- TIFIC, AND CULTURAL MATERIALS IMPORTATION ACT OF 1982 Part 4 headnotes: 1. An article described in any of the provisions of this part, if entered during the period specified in the last column, is classifiable in said provision, if the conditions and requirements thereof and of any applicable regulations are met. The provisions of this part shall prevail over any provision describing such article in schedules 1 to 8, inclusive. 2. For the purposes of items 960.10, 960.12, and 960.15— (a) The term "physically or mentally handicapped persons" includes any person suffering from a permanent or chronic physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. (b) These items do not cover— (i) articles for acute or transient disability; (ii) spectacles, dentures, and cosmetic articles for individuals not substantially disabled; (iii) therapeutic and diagnostic articles; and (iv) medicines or drugs. Item 960.10 960.12 960.15 960.20 Articles Articles specially designed or adapted for the use or benefit of the blind or other physically or mentally handicapped persons (however provided for in schedules 1 to 7): Articles for the blind: Books, music, and pamphlets, in raised print, used exclusively by or for them... Braille tablets, cubarithms, and special apparatus, machines, presses, and types for their use or benefit exclu- sively Other Catalogs of films, recording or other visual and auditory material of an educational, scientific or cultural character (provided for in items 270.25, 270.45, 270.50, and 270.85, part 5, sched- ule 2) Rates of Duty 1 Free Free Free Free 2 Free Free Free Free Effective Period On or before 8/11/85 On or before 8/11/85 On or before 8/11/85 On or before 8/11/85

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 97 STAT. 1550 PROCLAMATION 5021—FEB. 14, 1983 Rates of Duty Effective Period 960.30 960.60 960.65 960.70 960.80 Architectural, engineering, industrial, or commer- cial drawings and plans, whether originals or reproductions (provided for in items 273.45, 273.50, and 273.55, part 5, schedule 2) Loose illustrations, reproduction proofs or repro- duction films used for the production of books (provided for in items 274.50, 274.60, 274.65, 274.70, and 274.73, part 5, schedule 2) Developed photographic film; photographic slides; transparencies; holograms for laser pro- jection; and microfilm, microfiche, and similar articles (provided for in items 274.50 through 274.70, inclusive, part 5, schedule 2) Motion picture films in any form on which pic- turss, or sound and pictures, have been record- ed, whether or not developed (provided for in items 724.05 and 724.10, part 2G, schedule 7) Magnetic video tape on which pictures or pic- tures and sound have been recorded (provided for in item 724.12, part 2G, schedule 7) Sound recordings, combination sound and visual recordings, and magnetic recordings (however provided for in schedules 1 to 7] Patterns, models (except toy models) and wall charts of an educational, scientific or cultural character; mock-ups or visualizations of ab- stract concepts such as molecular structures or mathematical formulae; materials for pro- grammed instruction; and kits containing print- ed materials and audio materials and visual materials or any combination of two or more of the foregoing (however provided for in schedules 1 to 7) Tools specially designed to be used for the main- tenance, checking, gauging, or repair of instru- ments or apparatus admitted under item 851.60, part 4 of schedule 8; all of the foregoing entered for the use of any nonprofit institution, whether public or private, established for edu- cational or scientific purposes (however pro- vided for in schedules 1 to 7) Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free On or before 8/11/85 On or before 8/11/85 On or before 8/11/85 On or before 8/11/85 On or before 8/11/85 On or before 8/11/85 On or before 8/11/85 On or before 8/11/85"

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 PROCLAMATION 5023—FEB. 16, 1983 97 STAT. 1551 Proclamation 5022 of February 14, 1983 Zoo and Aquarium Month, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As the living classroom for some 20 million school children each year, zoos and aquariums have an important role in the American educational process. They also provide stimulating recreational experiences for more than 125 million people who visit them annually. The United States has some of the finest zoo and aquarium facilities in the world. Many are foremost in the effort to conserve the species they house. American zoos and aquariums cooperate with institutions around the globe to preserve wildlife and to create more sophisticated techniques for exhibit- ing animals in natural settings. To both children and adults, animals represent a special sense of curiosity, feeling, and caring. By enabling us to observe animals firsthand and to learn about their habitats, zoos and aquariums have become a valuable and unique asset. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the month of June 1983 as Zoo and Aquar- ium Month. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 14th day of Feb., 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 sev- enth. RONALD REAGAN Proclamation 5023 of February 16, 1983 Lithuanian Independence Day, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Sixty-five years ago a small nation achieved freedom in the aftermath of World War I. Proclaiming the Lithuanian Republic, its founders stepped for- ward on February 16, 1918, to assert their country's independence and com- mitment to a government based on justice, democracy, and the rights of the individual. Twenty-two years later Soviet tyranny imposed itself on Lithuania and denied the Lithuanian people their just right of national self-determination.

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 97 STAT. 1552 PROCLAMATION 5024—MAR. 7, 1983 In the intervening years, the United States has refused to recognize the forcible incorporation of Lithuania into the Soviet Union. An enduring belief in freedom for all people unites Americans everywhere. But we must be vigilant in the protection of our common ideal, for as long as freedom is denied others, it is not secure here. We mark this anniversary of Lithuanian independence with a renewed hope that the blessings of liberty will be restored to Lithuania. Ante, p. 5. The Congress of the United States, by House Joint Resolution 60, has au- thorized and requested the President to proclaim February 16, 1983, as Lith- uanian Independence Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim February 16, 1983, as Lithuanian Independ- ence Day. I invite the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and deeds and to reaffirm their dedication to the ideals which unite us and inspire others. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 16th day of February, 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 Proclamation 5024 of March 7, 1983 National Children and Television Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Television has the power to shape thoughts, stir emotions, and inspire ac- tions. It teaches, it sells, it entertains, it informs, and it has the capacity to influence powerfully the lives and values of our children. They learn much from television about the world, our society, and their place in it. Television can communicate values that are consistent with our heritage and traditions and can portray those actions and attitudes that make for better citizens. It also can depict themes that are destructive of these values. Recognizing that children are at a formative and vulnerable stage in their lives, many individuals and groups have a great interest in television programming. These concerned citizens are working to improve the quality of television programs viewed by their families. 96 Stat. 2293. By Senate Joint Resolution 264 (P.L. 97-443), the Congress has designated the week of March 13, 1983, through March 19, 1983, as "National Children and Television 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 March 13, 1983, through March 19, 1983, as "National Children and Television Week." I commend all those persons concerned about the quality of children's television programming, and I call upon all government agencies and the people of the United States

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 PROCLAMATION 5025—MAR. 7, 1983 97 STAT. 1553 to observe the week with appropriate activities supporting television pro- grams which are attentive to the needs and interests of children. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 7th day of March, 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 Proclamation 5025 of March 7, 1983 National Poison Prevention Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The annual observance of National Poison Prevention Week affords com- munities across America a special opportunity to increase citizen aware- ness of the dangers of accidental poisoning. In recent years the number of poisonings among children has fallen dra- matically, due in large measure to the introduction of child-protective pack- aging. At the community level, poison centers are an essential resource in reducing the incidence of serious injury resulting from accidental ingestions. By providing timely diagnostic and treatment information to medical practi- tioners and first aid instruction to anxious parents, poison centers have successfully worked to save lives. While poison centers have proved invaluable, they often provide "after-the- fact" treatment. This year, National Poison Prevention Week will under- score the equally important role poison centers can play in preventing child poisonings "before the fact." Working together as sponsors of National Poison Prevention Week are na- tional medical, pharmacy, nursing, dental, and hospital associations; health and safety groups; organizations representing manufacturers, packagers, and distributors of consumer products, including medicines; the media; and government agencies. Most of these groups have State and local chapters and affiliates that, along with community organizations, are the backbone of what has become a successful nationwide poison prevention program. To aid in encouraging the American people to learn of the dangers of acci- dental poisoning and to take appropriate preventive measures, the Con- gress, by a joint resolution approved September 26, 1961 (75 Stat. 681}, re- 36 USC 165. quested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the third week in March as National Poison Prevention Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning March 20, 1983, as Na- tional Poison Prevention Week. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 7th day of March, 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

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 97 STAT. 1554 PROCLAMATION 5026—MAR. 7, 1983 Proclamation 5026 of March 7, 1983 National Agriculture Day, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The history of American agriculture is an inspiring story of progress and sacrifice, high technology and individual effort, and frustration and success. It reflects the growth of our country from an untamed wilderness to the highly productive nation and world leader it is today. Despite flood, frost, heat, hail, drought, and disease, Americans enjoy an abundance of diverse and high quality products. Our 2.4 million farms are the foundation for a trillion-dollar agricultural industry which employs 19 million farm people and which is the primary source of food and fiber for a third of a billion of the world's population. Each American farm worker produces enough food and fiber to support nearly 80 people—a production achievement unmatched anywhere in the world and unparalleled in history. The courage, tenacity, and know-how of the American farmer make it pos- sible for our citizens to spend a smaller share of their income on food than do people living in any other country. To honor those who sustain our agricultural prowess and to achieve a greater understanding of each American's dependence upon a reliable food and fiber supply, the Congress of the United States, by Senate Joint Resolu- 96 Stat. 1467. tion 235, has authorized and requested the President to proclaim March 21, 1983, as "National Agriculture Day." NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim March 21, 1983, as "National Agriculture 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 7th day of March, 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 Proclamation 5027 of March 7, 1983 National Coin Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since the beginning of history, coins have played an important role in the story of civilization. They reflect the economic development of their country of origin, as well as the scientific advancement and artistic values of the people who produce and use them. Today, millions of Americans collect coins for both pleasure and profit. To help foster the public's interest in coin collecting, the United States Mint annually offers proof sets of the current year's coinage. In 1982, the United States Mint struck a commemorative silver half-dollar marking the 250th

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 PROCLAMATION 5028—MAR. 7, 1983 97 STAT. 1555 anniversary of the birth of George Washington. In 1983-1984, the first com- memorative Olympic coinage ever issued by our country will be introduced in gold and silver. Recognizing that coin collecting has educational and cultural value, pro- motes greater understanding of our history and heritage, and is enjoyed by millions of Americans, the Congress, pursuant to House Joint Resolution 516 (Public Law 97-239), has authorized and requested the President to issue a 96 Stat. 271. proclamation designating the veek beginning April 17, 1983, as "National Coin Week." NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning April 17, 1983, as "Na- tional Coin Week" and call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 7th day of March, 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 Proclamation 5028 of March 7, 1983 Small Business Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our Founding Fathers envisioned a nation whose strength and vitality would emerge from the ingenuity of its people and their commitment to in- dividual liberty. They understood that a nation's prosperity is dependent on the freedom of its citizens to pursue their hopes, dreams, and creative am- bitions. American entrepreneurs and small business owners enthusiastically embraced the challenges of freedom and through the miracle of the market- place set in motion the forces of economic growth that made our Nation uniquely productive. This pattern of economic development has inspired people throughout the world to look to America for a better life. The Nation grew as our free enterprise system became the mainspring of American progress by encouraging entrepreneurs to compete in meeting the demand for new products and methods of production. Competition enabled us to develop our human resources more effectively and enrich our society. With each new discovery, our perception of what could be achieved ex- panded. Today small business plays an even more vital role in our national life and is responsible for the creation of well over half of the new jobs in our econ- omy. Small business is also in the forefront of utilizing technological ad- vances. America's entrepreneurs and small business owners are among the most dynamic and innovative leaders of the business community. Their willing- ness to confront uncertainty with creativity and determination to succeed helps our Nation meet the challenges we face today. This spirit of accom- plishment inspires Americans to look toward tomorrow with confidence and anticipation to the new opportunities open to future generations. By

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 97 STAT. 1556 PROCLAMATION 5029—MAR. 8, 1983 taking steps to encourage the formation and success of small businesses, America can help ensure its economic standing in the world. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 8, 1983, as Small Business Week. I call upon every American to join me in this tribute. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 7th day of March, 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 Proclamation 5029 of March 8, 1983 Women's History Week, 1983 By the Prejident of the United States of America A Proclamation Before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Abigail Adams, wife of one President and mother of another, wrote a prophetic letter to a dele- gate to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Its recipient was her hus- band, whom she admonished: "... in the new code of laws which I sup- pose it will be necessary for you to make I desire you would remember the ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors ... if particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies we are deter- mined to foment a rebellion..." However, until well into the second century after that letter was written, barriers existed for women in educational, business and professional oppor- tunities as well as in the law. Today, American women of every ethnic origin, creed, and race play a vital role in our cultural, military, economic, social and political life. A woman serves as a Supreme Court Justice; there are women serving as university presidents, members of Congress, doctors, lawyers, astronauts, coal miners, corporate executives, members of the President's Cabinet, ranking military officers and leaders in civil rights, the diplomatic corps, cultural endeavors, private sector initiatives, truck drivers, and, very importantly, mothers and homemakers who continually strengthen the foundation of our country's greatness, the family. During the past two hundred years, women have fought for the causes of abolition, health reform, elimination of child labor, temperance, voting rights, and improvement of industrial labor conditions. Their energy, persis- tence, and dedication to these causes have enlightened our Nation as to the needs of our society and frequently quickened our country's effort to effect positive change. This memorable role of women in our Nation's history has been recorded in the written word and has been told as well in music, on canvas, in stone, and through poetry, novels, and the dance. In recognizing the outstanding achievements of America's women, we pay homage to an essential part of our Nation's heritage. Ante, p.6. By Senate Joint Resolution 37, the Congress of the United States has author- ized and requested the President to proclaim the week which includes March 8, 1983, as "Women's History Week."

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 PROCLAMATION 5030—MAR. 10, 1983 97 STAT. 1557 NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning March 6, 1983, as "Women's History Week." Recognizing that the many contributions of American women have at times been overlooked in the annals of American history, I encourage all citizens to observe this important week by partici- pating in appropriate ceremonies and activities planned by individuals, gov- ernmental agencies, and private institutions and associations throughout the country. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 8th day of March, 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 Proclamation 5030 of March 10, 1983 Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States of America By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation WHEREAS the Government of the United States of America desires to fa- cilitate the wise development and use of the oceans consistent with inter- national law; WHEREAS international law recognizes that, in a zone beyond its territory and adjacent to its territorial sea, known as the Exclusive Economic Zone, a coastal State may assert certain sovereign rights over natural resources and related jurisdiction; and WHEREAS the establishment of an Exclusive Economic Zone by the United States will advance the development of ocean resources and promote the protection of the marine environment, while not affecting other lawful uses of the zone, including the freedoms of navigation and overflight, by other States; NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the sovereign rights and jurisdiction of the United States of America and confirm also the rights and freedoms of all States within an Exclusive Economic Zone, as described herein. The Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States is a zone contiguous to the territorial sea, including zones contiguous to the territorial sea of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (to the extent consistent with the Covenant and the United Nations Trusteeship Agreement), and United States overseas ter- ritories and possessions. The Exclusive Economic Zone extends to a dis- tance 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured. In cases where the maritime boundary with a neighboring State remains to be determined, the boundary of the Exclusive Economic Zone shall be determined by the United States and other State concerned in accordance with equitable principles. Within the Exclusive Economic Zone, the United States has, to the extent permitted by international law, (a) sovereign rights for the purpose of ex- ploring, exploiting, conserving and managing natural resources, both living

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