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A joint resolution to designate October 23, 1986 as "National Hungarian Freedom Fighters Day".
PL 99-488 (S.J.Res.385), enacted 10/16/1986

100 STAT. 1232 
PUBLIC LAW 99-488—OCT. 16,1986 
Public Law 99-488 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 16, 1986 
[S.J. Res. 385] 
To designate October 23, 1986, as "National Hungarian Freedom Fighters Day". 
Whereas the antidemocratic Government of Hungary was installed 
and is supported by the Government of the Soviet Union; 
Whereas, on October 23, 1956, freedom fighters in Hungary at-
tempted to establish a coalition government and free the people of 
Hungary from oppression by ending the political and economic 
domination of the people of Hungary by the Government of the 
Soviet Union; 
Whereas the continued oppression of the people of Hungary by the 
Government of the Soviet Union is a violation of the principles set 
forth in the Yalta Agreement of 1945, the Universal Declaration 
of Human Rights, and the Helsinki Final Act of the Conference on 
Security and Cooperation in Europe, of which the Government of 
the Soviet Union is a signatory or under which such Government 
is otherwise obligated; 
Whereas the Congress supports the efforts of the people of all 
nations to assert the right of self-determination; and 
Whereas October 23, 1986, is the thirtieth anniversary of the upris-
ing of the people of Hungary against the antidemocratic Govern-
ment of Hungary: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That October 23, 1986, is 
designated "National Hungarian Freedom Fighters Day", and the 
President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 16, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 385: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 29, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 1, considered £ind passed House.
A bill to designate the Federal building located in San Diego, California, as the "Jacob Weinberger Federal Building".
PL 99-485 (S.2788), enacted 10/16/1986

100 STAT. 1228 
PUBLIC LAW 99-485—OCT. 16, 1986 
Public Law 99-485 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 16, 1986 
To designate the Federal building located in San Diego, California, as the "Jacob 
[S. 2788] 
Weinberger Federal Building". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF BUILDING. 
Public buildings 
The Federal building located at 325 F Street in San Diego, in the 
and grounds. 
State of California, commonly known as the Old Federal Court-
house, shall hereafter be known and designated as the "Jacob 
Weinberger Federal Building". 
SEC. 2. LEGAL REFERENCES TO BUILDING. 
Any reference in any law, regulation, document, record, map, or 
other paper of the United States to the Federal Building referred to 
in section 1 is hereby deemed to be a reference to the "Jacob 
Weinberger Federal Building". 
Approved October 16, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2788 (H.R. 5397): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-886 accompanying H.R. 5397 (Comm. on Public Works and 
Transportation). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-472 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 6, H.R. 5897 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and S. 2788 
passed in lieu.
A bill to designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse to be constructed and located in Newark, New Jersey, as the "Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse".
PL 99-484 (S.2062), enacted 10/16/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-484—OCT. 16, 1986 
100 STAT. 1227 
Public Law 99-484 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse to be constructed 
n t Ifi 198fi 
and located in Newark, New Jersey, as the "Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal 
' 
— 
Building and United States Courthouse". 
[S. 2062] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Federal Public buildings 
Building and United States Courthouse to be constructed and lo- and grounds. 
cated at Walnut and Orchard Streets in Newark, New Jersey, shall 
be known and designated as the "Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal 
Building and United States Courthouse". Any reference in any law, 
regulation, document, record, map, or other paper of the United 
States to such building and courthouse is deemed to be a reference 
to the "Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Building and United States 
Courthouse". 
Approved October 16, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2062 (H.R. 4156): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-877 accompanying H.R. 4156 (Comm. on Public Works and 
Transportation). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-471 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 6, H.R. 4156 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and S. 2062 
passed in lieu.
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning November 24, 1986, as "National Family Caregivers Week".
PL 99-477 (H.J.Res.555), enacted 10/16/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-477—OCT. 16, 1986 
100 STAT. 1219 
Public Law 99-477 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week beginning November 24, 1986, as "National Family Caregivers 
Oct. 16, 1986 
Week". 
[H.J. Res. 555] 
Whereas the number of Americans who are sixty-five or older is 
growing, with an unprecedented increase in the number of per-
sons eighty-five or older; 
Whereas the incidences of frailty and disability increase among 
persons of advanced age; 
Whereas approximately 5.2 million older persons who reside in the 
community have disabilities that leave them in need of help with 
such daily tasks as food preparation, dressing, and bathing; 
Whereas families provide older persons help with such tasks, in 
addition to between 80 and 90 percent of the medical care, house-
hold maintenance, transportation, and shopping needed by older 
persons; 
Whereas families who give care to older persons face many addi-
tional expenses due to home modifications, equipment rental, and 
higher heating bills; 
Whereas 80 percent of the disabled elderly receive care from family 
members, most of whom are wives, daughters, and daughters-in- 
* 
law, who often must sacrifice employment opportunities to pro-
vide such care; 
Whereas the role of the aged spouse as a principal caregiver has 
generally been understated; 
Whereas family caregivers are often physically and emotionally 
exhausted from the time and stress involved in caregiving 
activities; 
Wheregis family caregivers need information 
about available 
community resources; 
Whereas family caregivers need respite from the strains of their 
caregiving roles; 
Whereas the contribution of family caregivers helps maintain 
strong family ties and assures support among generations; and 
Whereas there is a need for greater public awareness of and support 
for the care that family caregivers are providing: Now, therefore, 
be it 
100 STAT. 1220 
PUBLIC LAW 99-477—OCT. 16, 1986 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning 
November 24, 1986, is designated "National Family Caregivers 
Week". The President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 16, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 555 (S.J. Res. 348): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Oct. 1, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 3, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate October 1986 as "Crack/Cocaine Awareness Month".
PL 99-481 (H.J.Res.678), enacted 10/16/1986

100 STAT. 1224 
PUBLIC LAW 99-481—OCT. 16, 1986 
Public Law 99-481 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 16, 1986 
[H.J. Res. 678] 
To designate October 1986 as "Crack/Cocaine Awareness Month". 
Whereas cocaine is a drug that medical authorities consider to be 
very dangerous; 
Whereas the amount of cocaine entering the United States from 
other countries has increased substantially in recent years; 
Whereas, in the past, the most common method of taking cocaine 
into the body was by inhaling the drug through the nose; 
Whereas cocaine may be smoked if the drug is subjected to certain 
procedures designed to harden the drug; 
Whereas the form of cocaine that may be smoked is commonly 
known as crack; 
Whereas crack can be developed easily from the standard form of 
cocaine, and law enforcement authorities are encountering dif-
ficulties in stopping the production of crack; 
Whereas crack is extremely addictive, and a single incident of 
smoking crack may result in addiction; 
Whereas crack may cause death or injury as a result of heart 
attacks, seizures, strokes, or damage to the lungs; 
Whereas the use of crack is increasing rapidly; 
Whereas the use of cocaine has become widespread among all 
socioeconomic groups, including young athletes; 
Whereas the awareness of the people of the United States with 
respect to the dangers of the use of cocaine, and with respect to 
available treatments for addiction to cocaine, should be increased; 
and 
Whereas parents, drug prevention agencies at all levels of govern-
ment, civic organizations, and other individuals and groups should 
work to increase such awareness: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That October 1986 
is designated "Crack/Cocaine Awareness Month", and the President 
of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States to observe such 
month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 16, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 678: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Aug. 13, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 3, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate March, 1987, as "Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month".
PL 99-483 (H.J.Res.741), enacted 10/16/1986

100 STAT. 1226 
PUBLIC LAW 99-483—OCT. 16, 1986 
Public Law 99-483 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 16, 1986 
[H.J. Res. 741] 
To designate March 1987, as "Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month". 
Whereas there are 3,900,000 children and adults with developmental 
disabilities in the United States; 
Whereas such persons have severe chronic disabilities attributed to 
mental or physical impairment which begin early in life and 
result in substantial limitations in major life activities such as self 
care, mobility, language, learning, and self direction; 
Whereas persons with developmental disabilities need interdiscipli-
nary or generic service and treatment for extended periods of 
their lives; 
Whereas persons with developmental disabilities have the capability 
to become more independent and economically self sufficient; 
Whereas the services and expertise provided by professional person-
nel, parents, and concerned citizens enable persons with devel-
opmental disabilities to participate more freely in education, 
employment and community living; 
Whereas increasingly more persons with developmental disabilities 
are living in the community enabling them to live less restricted 
lives; and 
Whereas through increased national awareness of such programs, 
the public will better understand the potential and needs of 
persons with developmental disabilities: Now, therefore, be it: 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That March 1987 is des-
ignated as the "Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month", and 
the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States and all Federal, State, 
and local government officials to observe the month with appro-
priate programs and activities. 
Approved October 16, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 741: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Oct. 1, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 3, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution commemorating January 28, 1987 as a National Day of Excellence in honor of the crew of the space shuttle Challenger.
PL 99-478 (H.J.Res.588), enacted 10/16/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-478—OCT. 16, 1986 
100 STAT. 1221 
Public Law 99-478 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Commemorating January 28, 1987, as a National Day of Excellence in horor of the 
Oct. 16, 1986 
crew of the space shuttle Challenger. 
[H. 
J. Res. 588] 
Whereas on January 28, 1986, the seven crew members of the space 
shuttle Challenger, Commander Francis R. Scobee, Pilot Michael 
J. Smith, Mission Specialist Ellison S. Onizuka, Mission Specialist 
Ronald E, McNair, Mission Specialist Judith Resnik, Payload 
Specialist Gregory B. Jarvis, Teacher-Observer 
S. Christa 
McAuliffe, were killed in a tragic explosion shortly after liftoff; 
Whereas each of the crew members of the Challenger was a true 
American hero who represented the best and the brightest that 
our Nation has to offer; 
Whereas the crew of the Challenger gave their lives while striving 
for an excellence of technology, of goal, and of personal achieve-
ment which fills all Americans with a sense of pride in their 
fellow human beings and countrymen; 
Whereas the most appropriate tribute we could pay the crew of the 
Challenger is a national day when Americans would dedicate 
themselves in all their endeavors to the pursuit of excellence 
which makes our country great; 
Whereas the American spirit is most responsive to a living tribute 
in which all citizens can participate and be enriched by such 
participation; and 
Whereas this is a day for which our national character cries out: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That January 28, 1987, is 
designated as a "National Day of Excellence". The President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the 
people of the United States to observe such a day— 
(1) by resolving that in the course of their regular activities 
they will pursue the spirit of excellence represented by the crew 
of the space shuttle Challenger; and 
(2) with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 16, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 588: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 18, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 3, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate August 12, 1986, as "National Civil Rights Day".
PL 99-482 (H.J.Res.686), enacted 10/16/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-482—OCT. 16, 1986 
100 STAT. 1225 
Public Law 99-482 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate August 12, 1987, as "National Civil Rights Day". 
Whereas the people of the United States are the heirs and bene-
ficiaries of the courageous men and women who have struggled to 
achieve legal and social equality in the United States for men and 
women of every race, religion, and country; 
Whereas such men and women include Martin Luther King Jr., 
Susan B. Anthony, and Mary McLeod Bethune; 
Whereas the people of the United States should not forget that 
constant vigilance is necessary to ensure that civil rights are 
protected; 
Whereas the people of the United States should not forget that 
much yet remains to be accomplished with respect to securing 
civil rights for all the people of the United States; 
Whereas, in August 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. led a march in 
Washington, D.C., to demonstrate the need for legislation to pro-
tect the civil rights of the people of the United States; 
Whereas August 12, 1987, is an appropriate date on which to 
commemorate the progress made in securing civil rights and the 
need for continued progress; 
Whereas, at noon on such date, it would be appropriate for the 
people of the United States to pause for a moment of silence to 
pay tribute to the men and women who have struggled to secure 
civil rights for all the people of the United States; 
Whereas, during the moment of silence, it would be appropriate for 
all church bells to ring 11 times as a reminder that the hour is 
late with respect to continuing progress in securing civil rights for 
all the people of the United States; and 
Whereas the National Civil Rights Museum and Hall of Fame will 
be constructed in Gary, Indiana, to pay continued tribute to the 
fallen national heroes of civil rights and the cause which they 
embraced: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That August 12, 1987, is 
designated "National Civil Rights Day", and the President of the 
United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 16, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 686: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Aug. 8, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 12, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Oct. 1, House concurred in Senate amendments. 
Oct. 16, 1986 
[H.J. Res. 686] 
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A joint resolution to designate the week beginning September 21, 1986, as "National Adult Day Care Center Week".
PL 99-479 (H.J.Res.617), enacted 10/16/1986

100 STAT. 1222 
PUBLIC LAW 99-479—OCT. 16, 1986 
Public Law 99-479 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 16, 1986 
To designate the week beginning September 21, 1986, as "National Adult Day Care 
[H.J. Res. 617] 
Center Week". 
Whereas more than 1000 adult day care centers are in operation 
nationwide, providing safe and positive environments to function-
ally disabled adults and senior citizens who are in need of daj^ime 
assistance or supervision; 
Whereas adult day care centers have comprehensive programs 
providing a variety of services related to health, including medical 
therapy, 
medication 
monitoring, 
counseling, 
and 
health 
education; 
Whereas adult day care centers are operated by professional staffs 
which identify individual health needs and give appropriate 
advice; 
Whereas adult day care centers assist functionally disabled adults 
and senior citizens in maintaining a maximum 
level of 
independence; 
Whereas adult day care centers provide opportunities for social 
interaction to individuals who otherwise may be socially isolated; 
and 
Where£is adult day care centers offer relief to families who other-
wise must provide constant care to functionally disabled adults 
and senior citizens, including victims of Alzheimer's disease and 
other forms of dementia: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled; That the week beginning 
September 21, 1986, is designated "National Adult Day Care Center 
Week". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling 
on the people of the United States to observe such week with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 16, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 617: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 18, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 3, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to authorize the release to museums in the United States of certain objects owned by the United States Information Agency.
PL 99-475 (H.R.5522), enacted 10/16/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-475—OCT. 16, 1986 
100 STAT. 1217 
Public Law 99-475 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the release to museums in the United States of certain objects owned by 
Oct. 16, 1986 
the United States Information Agency. 
[H.R. 5522] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. RELEASE OF CERTAIN OBJECTS OWNED BY USIA. 
Notwithstanding section 208 of the Foreign Relations Authoriza-
tion Act, Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987 (22 U.S.C. 1461-la), and the 
second sentence of section 501 of the United States Information and 
Educational Exchange Act of 1948 (22 U.S.C. 1461), the Director of 
the United States Information Agency may release to any museum 
located in the United States the objects described in section 2 if that 
museum pays all costs associated with the transfer of such objects to 
that museum (as determined by the Director). 
SEC. 2. OBJECTS SUBJECT TO RELEASE. 
The objects referred to in section 1 are those objects displayed at Canada, 
the United States Pavilion at the 86 Expo in Vancouver, British 
Columbia, Canada, which are owned by the United States Informa-
tion Agency but (as determined by the Director of the United States 
Information Agency) not committed by it for other purposes. 
Approved October 16, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5522: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 22, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating the Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems at the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems at the University of Maryland as the "National Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems".
PL 99-476 (H.J.Res.210), enacted 10/16/1986

100 STAT. 1218 
PUBLIC LAW 99-476—Oct. 16, 1986 
Public Law 99-476 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems at the 
Oct. 16, 1986 
Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems at the University of 
[H.J. Res. 210] 
Maryland as the "Charles McC. Mathias, Jr., National Study Center for Trauma 
and Emergency Medical Systems". 
Whereas Federal funding for emergency medical services systems 
has decreased, and some States have provided less support for 
such lifesaving systems; 
Wheresis private efforts are the primary means of improving the 
delivery of emergency medical services, and improvements are 
needed to meet the needs of increasing numbers of the critically 
ill and injured; 
Whereas the designation of a national study center for trauma and 
emergency medical systems would focus attention on those areas 
needing improvement in the delivery of systematic emergency 
care; 
Whereas a national study center for trauma and emergency medical 
systems is needed to serve as a resource center for information 
and data, and provide technical assistance concerning emergency 
medical systems; and 
Whereas the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services 
Systems at the University of Maryland has been a national leader 
in the development of systems of care for the critically ill and 
injured: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the Study Center for 
Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems at the Maryland Institute 
for Emergency Medical Services Systems at the University of Mary-
land shall be known and designated as the "Charles McC. Mathias, 
Jr., National Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medical 
Systems". Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
record, or other paper of the United States to such Study Center for 
Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems shall be held to be a 
reference to the "Charles McC. Mathias, Jr., National Study Center 
for Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems". 
Approved October 16, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 210: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 29, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 3, considered and passed Senate.