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A joint resolution designating August 1985 as "Polish American Heritage Month".
PL 99-76 (H.J.Res.106), enacted 07/31/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-76—JULY 31, 1985 
99 STAT. 177 
Public Law 99-76 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating August 1985 as "Polish American Heritage Month". 
Whereas since the first immigration of Polish settlers to Jamestown 
in the 17th Century, Poles and Americans of Polish descent have 
distinguished themselves by contributing to the development of 
the United States of America in the arts, sciences, government, 
military service, athletics, and education; 
Whereas Kazimierz Pulaski, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, and other sons of 
Poland came to our shores to fight in the American War of 
Independence and to give their lives and fortunes for the creation 
of the United States; 
Whereas the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791, was directly mod-
eled after the Constitution of the United States, is recognized as 
the second written constitution in history, and is revered by Poles 
and Americans of Polish descent; 
Whereas Americans of Polish descent and Americans sympathetic 
to the struggle of the Polish nation to regain its freedom remain 
committed to a free and independent Polish nation; 
Whereas Poles and Americans of Polish descent take great pride in 
and honor Poland's greatest son. His Holiness Pope John Paul II; 
Whereas Poles and Americans of Polish descent take great pride in 
and honor Nobel Peace laureate Lech Walesa, the founder of the 
Solidarity Labor Federation; 
Whereas the Solidarity Labor Federation was founded in August 
1980 and is continuing its struggle against oppression by the 
Polish Government; and 
Whereas the Polish American Congress is observing its forty-first 
anniversary this year and is celebrating August 1985 as Polish 
American Heritage Month: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That August 1985 is des-
ignated as "Polish American Heritage Month". The President is 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe such month with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved July 31, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 106: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
July 11, considered and passed House. 
July 19, considered and passed Senate. 
July 31, 1985 
[H.J. Res. 106]
A joint resolution to designate the week of October 20, 1985, through October 26, 1985, as "Lupus Awareness Week".
PL 99-77 (S.J.Res.57), enacted 08/02/1985

99 STAT. 178 
PUBLIC LAW 99-77—AUG. 2, 1985 
Public Law 99-77 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Aug. 2, 1985 
To designate the week of October 20, 1985, through October 26, 1985, as "Lupus 
Awareness Week". 
[S.J. Res. 57] 
Whereas Lupus Erythematosus is a disease of unknown cause that 
affects over five-hundred thousand people in the United States, 90 
percent of whom are women in their childbearing years; 
Whereas Lupus Erjrthematosus, though not a rare disease, is un-
familiar even to some physicians which may result in the disease 
being misdiagnosed or diagnosed too late; 
Whereas Lupus Er)i;hematosus in the most severe form can be fatal; 
Whereas The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., its constituent 
chapters, and other voluntary health organizations are estab-
lished throughout the United States to serve and support victims 
of lupus and their families, encourage funding for research, and 
increase public awareness; and 
Whereas the public and the Federal Government are not sufficiently 
aware of the incidence of Lupus Erythematosus: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the week of October 
20, 1985, through October 26, 1985, is designated as "Lupus Aware-
ness Week" and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved August 2, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 57: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 15, considered and passed Senate. 
July 24, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of July 25, 1985, through July 31, 1985, as "National Disability in Entertainment Week".
PL 99-74 (S.J.Res.86), enacted 07/29/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-74—JULY 29, 1985 
99 STAT. 175 
Public Law 99-74 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week of July 25,1985, through July 31,1985, as "National Disability 
July 29, 1985 
in Entertainment Week". 
[S.j. Res. 86] 
Whereas the thirty six million people with disabilities in our Nation 
still face attitudinal barriers that prevent the full exercise of their 
civil liberties; 
Whereas the entertainment industry is a powerful educational tool 
that has a significant impact on the images the Nation perceives; 
Whereas the entertainment industry has been making strides in 
increasing both the quantity and quality of the portrayals and 
employment of people with disabilities in the media; 
Whereas the continued involvement of the entertainment industry 
is vital to changing the stereotjrpes of people with disabilities; 
Whereas the entertainment industry, the Federal Government, and 
the Nation should recognize the great potential for contribution 
from those with disabilities: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of July 25, 
1985, through July 31,1985, is designated as "National Disability in 
Entertainment Week" and the President is authorized and re-
quested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe the week with appropriate programs, 
ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved July 29, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 86: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
July 8, considered and passed Senate. 
July 24, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to authorize the printing and binding of a revised edition of Senate Procedure and providing the same shall be subject to copyright by the author.
PL 99-75 (S.J.Res.144), enacted 07/29/1985

99 STAT. 176 
PUBLIC LAW 99-75—JULY 29, 1985 
Public Law 99-75 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
July 29, 1985 
To authorize the printing and binding of a revised edition of Senate Procedure and 
[S.J. Res. 144] 
providing the same shall be subject to copyright by the author. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That there shall be printed 
for the use of the Senate one thousand five hundred copies of a 
revised edition of Senate Procedure to be styled "Riddick's Senate 
Procedure", to be prepared by the Parliamentarian of the Senate 
and printed for distribution to the Members of the Senate. 
SEC. 2. That notwithstanding any provision of the cop3rright laws 
and regulations with respect to publications in the public domain, 
such revised edition of "Riddick's Senate Procedure" shall be subject 
to copyright by the author thereof. 
Approved July 29, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 144: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 24, considered and passed Senate. 
July 16, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the month of October 1985 as "National Down Syndrome Month".
PL 99-72 (S.J.Res.40), enacted 07/24/1985

99 STAT. 170 
PUBLIC LAW 99-72—JULY 24, 1985 
Public Law 99-72 
V 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
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To designate the month of October 1985 as "National Down Syndrome Month". 
[S.J. Res. 40] 
Whereas the past decade has brought a greater and more enHght-
ened attitude in the care and training of the developmentally 
disabled; 
Whereas one such condition which has undergone considerable 
reevaluation is that of Down syndrome—a problem which, just a 
short time ago, was often stigmatized as a mentally retarded 
condition which relegated its victims to lives of passivity in 
institutions and back rooms; 
Where£is, through the efforts of concerned physicians, teachers and 
parent groups such £is the National Down Syndrome Congress, 
programs are being put in place to educate new parents of babies 
with Down syndrome; to develop special education classes within 
mainstreamed programs in schools; the provision for vocational 
training in preparation for competitive employment in the work 
force and to prepare young adults with Down syndrome for 
independent living in the community; 
Whereas the cost of such services designed to help individuals with 
Down syndrome move into their rightful place in our society is but 
a tiny fraction of the cost of institutionalization; 
Whereas along with this improvement in educational opportunities 
for those with Down syndrome is the advancement in medical 
science which is adding to a more brightened outlook for individ-
uals born with this chromosomal configuration; and 
Whereas public awareness and acceptance of the capabilities of 
children with Down syndrome can greatly facilitate their being 
mainstreamed in our society: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That October 1985 is 
designated "National Down Syndrome Month" and that the Presi-
dent of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
the designated month with appropriate programs, ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved July 24, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 40: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 15, considered and passed Senate. 
July 11, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to provide for the appointment of Barnabas McHenry as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
PL 99-70 (H.J.Res.198), enacted 07/22/1985

99 STAT. 168 
PUBLIC LAW 99-70—JULY 22, 1985 
Public Law 99-70 
M-,:. 
99th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
July 22, 1985 
Providing for appointment of Barnabas McHenry as a citizen regent of the Board of 
[H.J. Res. 198] 
Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance with 
section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 
43), the vacancy in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institu-
tion, of the class other than Members of Congress, caused by the 
death of William A.M. Burden of New York on October 10, 1984, is 
filled by the appointment of Barnabas McHenry of New York. The 
appointment is for a term of six years and shall take effect on the 
date on which this joint resolution becomes law. 
Approved July 22, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 198: 
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HOUSE REPORT No. 99-179 (Coram, on House Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
June 25, considered and passed House. 
July 11, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to extend the authority to establish and administer flexible and compressed work schedules for Federal Government employees.
PL 99-69 (S.1455), enacted 07/22/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-69—JULY 22, 1985 
99 STAT. 167 
Public Law 99-69 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To extend the authority to establish and administer flexible and compressed work 
July 22, 1985 
schedules for Federal Government employees. 
[S. 1455] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 5 of 
the Federal Employees Flexible and Compressed Work Schedules 
Act of 1982 (96 Stat. 234; 5 U.S.C. 6101 note) is amended by striking 
out "three years after the date of the enactment of this Act" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "September 30,1985". 
Approved July 22, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1455: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
July 17, considered and passed Senate. 
July 18, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate July 20, 1985 as "Space Exploration Day".
PL 99-67 (S.J.Res.154), enacted 07/19/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-67—JULY 19, 1985 
99 STAT. 165 
Public Law 99-67 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate July 20,1985, as "Space Exploration Day". 
Whereas on July 20, 1969, people of the world were brought closer 
together by the first manned exploration of the moon; 
Whereas a purpose of the United States space program is the 
peaceful exploration of space for the benefit of all mankind; 
Whereas the United States space program has provided scientific 
and technological benefits affecting many areas of concern to 
mankind; 
Whereas the United States space program, through Project Apollo, 
Viking, and Voyager missions to the planets, the space shuttle, 
and other space efforts, has provided the Nation with scientific 
and technological leadership in space; 
Whereas the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the 
United States aerospace industry, and educational institutions 
throughout the Nation contribute research and development to 
the United States space program, and to the strength of the 
economy of the Nation; 
Whereas the space program reflects technological skill of the high-
est order and the best in the American character—sacrifice, 
ingenuity and the unrelenting spirit of adventure; 
Whereas the spirit that put man on the moon may be applied to all 
noble pursuits involving peace, brotherhood, courage, unity of the 
human spirit, and the exploration of new frontiers; and 
Whereas the human race will continue to explore space for the 
benefit of future generations: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That July 20, 1985, is 
designated as "Space Exploration Day" and the President is au-
thorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate 
programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved July 19, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 154: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
July 16, considered and passed Senate. 
July 18, considered and passed House. 
July 19, 1985 
[S.J. Res. 154]
A joint resolution to designate August 4, 1985, as "Freedom of the Press Day".
PL 99-78 (H.J.Res.164), enacted 08/02/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-78—AUG. 2, 1985 
99 STAT. 179 
Public Law 99-78 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Aug. 2, 1985 
To designate August 4, 1985, as "Freedom of the Press Day". 
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Whereas, August 4, 1985, marks the two hundred and fiftieth 
Anniversary of the court decision exonerating John Peter Zenger, 
a newspaper pubhsher charged with sedition for printing reports 
detailing official corruption in the colonial government of New 
York; 
Whereas, the defense of John Peter Zenger centered on the right of 
people to be truthfully informed about events affecting their lives; 
Whereas, the Zenger decision is honored as the first full expression 
in this land of the need for a free press, and the substantial role 
an unfettered press can and should play in the interaction of 
government and the public; 
Whereas, the dedication of our Founding Fathers to freedom of the 
press was codified in the first amendment to the Constitution of 
the United States; 
Whereas, a free press is vital and elemental to the maintenance of 
an informed public capable of expressing reasoned opinions on the 
great issues confronting a nation; and 
Whereas, it is important for the people who have benefited from 
unprecedented liberties and freedoms to reiterate their deepest 
commitment to the principles which have distinguished our na-
tional experience: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That August 4, 1985, is 
hereby designated "Freedom of the Press Day", and the President of 
the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon all public officials and the people of the United 
States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activi-
ties, including the display of the flag of the United States at all 
appropriate places. 
Approved August 2, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 164: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
July 11, considered and passed House. 
July 26, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to designate the wilderness in the Point Reyes National Seashore in California as the Phillip Burton Wilderness.
PL 99-68 (H.R.1373), enacted 07/19/1985

99 STAT. 166 
PUBLIC LAW 99-68—JULY 19, 1985 
Public Law 99-68 
99th Congress 
An Act 
July 19, 1985 
To designate the wilderness in the Point Reyes National Seeishore in California as the 
[H.R. 1373] 
Phillip Burton Wilderness. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. PHILLIP BURTON WILDERNESS. 
16 use 1132 
(a) In recognition of Congressman Phillip Burton's dedication to 
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the protection of the Nation's outstanding natural, scenic, and 
cultural resources and his leadership in establishing units of the 
National Park System and preserving their integrity against threats 
to those resources and specifically his tireless efforts which led to 
98 Stat. 1619. 
the enactment of the California Wilderness Act of 1984, the des-
ignated wilderness area of Point Reyes National Seashore, Califor-
nia as established pursuant to law, shall henceforth be known as the 
"Phillip Burton Wilderness". 
(b) In order to carry out the provisions of this Act, the Secretary of 
the Interior is authorized and directed to provide such identification 
by signs, including, but not limited to changes in existing signs, 
materials, maps, markers, interpretive programs or other means as 
will adequately inform the public of the designation of the wilder-
ness and the reasons therefor. 
(c) REFERENCES.—Nothing in this Act shall affect the management 
of (or the application of any rule, regulation, or provision of law to) 
any area within the Point Reyes National Seashore, except that all 
references to the "Point Reyes Wilderness" or to "the wilderness in 
the Point Reyes National Seashore" which appear in any rule, 
regulation, provision of law or other official document shall here-
after be deemed to be references to the Phillip Burton Wilderness 
Area. 
Appropriation 
(d) There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be 
authorization. 
necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. 
Approved July 19, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1373: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 99-31 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 99-95 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Apr. 2, considered and passed House. 
July 9, considered and passed Senate.
An original bill relating to certain telephone services for Senators.
PL 99-65 (S.1141), enacted 07/12/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-65—JULY 12, 1985 
99 STAT. 163 
Public Law 99-65 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Relating to certain telephone services for Senators. 
July 12, 1985 
[S. 1141] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) paragraph 
(6) of section 506(a) of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1973 (2 
U.S.C. 58(a)) is amended to read as follows: 
"(6) for telephone service charges officially incurred outside 
Washington, District of Columbia, which are based on the 
amount of time the service is used;". 
(b) Section 1205(a) of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1984 
(2 U.S.C. 58a) is amended by inserting "and in such Senator's State 
(except services for which the charge is based on the amount of time 
the service is used)" after "Columbia,". 
SEC. 2. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the Effective date. 
first day of the first calendar month which begins more than sixty ^ use 58 note. 
days after the date of enactment of this Act. 
Approved July 12, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1141: 
SENATE REPORT No. 99-52 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
June 6, considered and passed Senate. 
June 25, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, for the Department of Agriculture.
PL 99-71 (H.J.Res.342), enacted 07/24/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-71—JULY 24, 1985 
99 STAT. 169 
Public Law 99-71 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Making an urgent supplemental appropriation for the fiscal year ending Septem- 
July 24, 1985 
ber 30, 1985, for the Eiepartment of Agriculture. 
[H.J. Res. 342] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the following sum is 
appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not othenvise 
appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30,1985; namely: 
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION 
REIMBURSEMENT FOR NET REALIZED LOSSES 
For an additional amount to reimburse the Commodity Credit 
Corporation for net realized losses sustained, but not previously 
reimbursed, pursuant to the Act of August 17, 1961 (15 U.S.C. 
713a-ll, 713a-12), $1,000,000,000. 
Approved July 24, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 342: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
July 18, considered and passed House. 
July 19, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to extend the time for conducting the referendum with respect to the national marketing quota for wheat for the marketing year beginning June 1, 1986.
PL 99-63 (S.822), enacted 07/11/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-63—JULY 11, 1985 
99 STAT. 119 
Public Law 99-63 
99th Congress 
An Act 
July 11, 1985 
To extend the time for conducting the referendum with respect to the national 
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marketing quota for wheat for the marketing year beginnmg June 1,1986. 
[S. 822] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 336 of 
the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1336) is amended 
by striking out the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the 
following: "Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, the referen-
dum with respect to the national marketing quota for wheat for the 
marketing year beginning June 1,1986, may be conducted not later 
than thirty-one days after adjournment sine die of the first session of 
the Ninety-ninth Congress.". 
Approved July 11, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 822 (H.R. 1614): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 99-146 accompanying H.R. 1614 (Coram, on Agriculture). 
SENATE REPORT No. 99-77 (Coram, on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
June 4, H.R. 1614 considered and passed House. 
June 21, considered and passed Senate. 
June 26, considered and passed House, amended. 
June 27, Senate concurred in House araendment with araendraent; House 
agreed to Senate araendraent.