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A bill to extend for a period of 31 days the legislative reinstatement of the power of Indian tribes to exercise criminal jurisdiction over Indians.
PL 102-124 (S.1773), enacted 10/09/1991

105 STAT. 616 
PUBLIC LAW 102-124—OCT. 9, 1991 
Public Law 102-124 
102d Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 9, 1991 
To extend until October 18,1991, the legislative reinstatement of the power of Indian 
[8.1773] 
tribes to exercise criminal jurisdiction over Indians. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. 
Section 8077(d) of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 
25 use 1301 
1991 (Public Law 101-511), is amended by deleting "September 30, 
note. 
1991" and inserting in lieu thereof "October 18,1991". 
Approved October 9,1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1773: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Sept. 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 3, considered and pasused House, amended. Senate concurred in House 
amendments.
A joint resolution to designate the month of November 1991 and 1992 as "National Hospice Month".
PL 102-121 (S.J.Res.78), enacted 10/08/1991

PUBLIC LAW 102-121—OCT. 8, 1991 
105 STAT. 611 
Public Law 102-121 
102d Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
To designate the month of November 1991 and 1992 as "National Hospice Month". 
Whereas hospice care has been demonstrated to be a humanitarian 
way for terminally ill patients to approach the end of their lives in 
comfort with appropriate, competent, and compassionate care in 
an environment of personal individuality and dignity; 
Whereas hospice advocates care for the patient and family by 
attending to their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and 
specifically, the pain and grief they experience; 
Whereas hospice care is provided by an interdisciplinary team of 
physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, psychological and 
spiritual counselors, and community volunteers trained in the 
hospice concept of care; 
Whereas hospice is becoming a full partner in the Nation's health 
care system; 
Whereas the enactment of a permanent medicare hospice benefit 
and an optional medicaid hospice benefit makes it possible for 
many more United States citizens to have the opportunity to elect 
to receive hospice care; 
Whereas private insurance carriers and employers have recognized 
the value of hospice care by the inclusion of hospice benefits in 
health care coverage packages; and 
Whereas there remains a great need to increase public awareness of 
the benefits of hospice care: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of Novem-
ber in 1991 and 1992 is designated as "National Hospice Month". 
The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling upon all government agencies, the health care community, 
appropriate private organizations, and people of the United States 
to observe such months with appropriate forums, programs and 
activities designed to encourage national recognition of and support 
for hospice care as a humane response to the needs of the terminally 
ill and as a viable component of the health care system in the 
Nation. 
Approved October 8, 1991. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 78: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
June 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 8, 1991 
[S.J. Res. 78]
A joint resolution designating October 1991 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month".
PL 102-120 (S.J.Res.95), enacted 10/07/1991

PUBLIC LAW 102-120—OCT. 7, 1991 
105 STAT. 609 
Public Law 102-120 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating October 1991 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month". 
Whereas breast cancer will strike an estimated 175,000 women and 
900 men in the United States in 1991; 
Whereas 1 out of every 9 women will develop breast cancer at some 
point in her life; 
Whereas the risk of developing breast cancer increases as a woman 
grows older; 
Whereas breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in 
women, killing an estimated 44,000 women and 300 men in 1990; 
Whereas the 5-year survival rate for localized breast cancer has 
risen from 78 percent in the 1940s to over 90 percent today; 
Whereas most breast cancers are detected by the woman herself; 
Whereas educating both the public and health care providers about 
the importance of early detection will result in reducing breast 
cancer mortality; 
Whereas appropriate use of screening mammography, in conjunc-
tion with clinical examination and breast self-examination, can 
result in the detection of many breast cancers early in their 
development and increase the survival rate to nearly 100 percent; 
Whereas data from controlled trials clearly demonstrate that deaths 
from breast cancer are significantly reduced in women over the 
age of 40 by using mammography as a screening tool; 
Whereas many women are reluctant to have screening mammo-
grams for a variety of reasons, such as the cost of testing, lack of 
information, and/or fear; 
Whereas access to screening mammography is directly related to 
socioeconomic status; 
Whereas increased awareness about the importance of screening 
mammography will result in the procedure being regularly re-
quested by the patient and recommended by the health care 
provider; and 
Whereas it is projected that more women will use this lifesaving test 
as it becomes increasingly available and affordable: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Oct. 7, 1991 
[S.J. Res. 95] 
105 STAT. 610 
PUBLIC LAW 102-120—OCT. 7, 1991 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That October 1991 is 
designated as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to observe the month with 
appropriate programs and activities. 
Approved October 7, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 95: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
June 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 24, considered and passed House.
A bill to authorize the addition of 15 acres to Morristown National Historical Park.
PL 102-118 (S.363), enacted 10/04/1991

105 STAT. 586 
PUBLIC LAW 102-118—OCT. 4, 1991 
Public Law 102-118 
102d Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 4, 1991 
[S. 363] 
To authorize the addition of 15 acres to Morristown National Historical Park. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. ADDITION TO PARK. 
The Act entitled "An Act to authorize the addition of lands to 
Morristown National Historical Park in the State of New Jersey, 
and for other purposes", approved September 18, 1964 (16 U.S.C. 
409g), is amended by striking "600" each place it appears and 
inserting "615". 
Approved October 4, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 363: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 102-212 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 102-45 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Apr. 25, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 24, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate October 6, 1991, and October 6, 1992, as "German-American Day".
PL 102-117 (S.J.Res.151), enacted 10/03/1991

PUBLIC LAW 102-117—OCT. 3, 1991 
105 STAT. 585 
Public Law 102-117 
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102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate October 6, 1991, and October 6, 1992, as "German-American Day". 
Whereas since the arrival of the first German immigrants to Amer-
ica on October 6, 1683, in the area of Germantown, Pennsylvania, 
German-Americans have made significant contributions to the 
quality of life in the United States; 
Whereas German-Americans are proud of the existing friendship 
and cooperation between the Federal Republic of Germany and 
the United States, of which the German-American Friendship 
Garden in Washington, D.C., is evidence; 
Whereas German-Americans pledge their unconditional support for 
further expansion of the existing friendship between Germany 
and the United States, and will continue to contribute to the 
culture of the United States, support its Government and demo-
cratic principles, and will also work to help assure the freedom of 
all people; 
Whereas President Bush lauded German unification and the spirit 
of friendship and cooperation between the people of the Federal 
Republic of Germany and the people of the United States during 
proclamation ceremonies for German-American Flag Day on Octo-
ber 3,1990; and 
Whereas the Congress unanimously passed joint resolutions des-
ignating October 6 of 1987, 1988, 1989, and 1990 each as "German-
American Day": Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That October 6, 1991, and 
October 6,1992, are designated as "German-American Day", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing on the people of the United States to observe such days with 
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved October 3, 1991. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 151: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
June 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 16, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 3, 1991 
[S.J. Res. 151]
A joint resolution to designate the second Sunday in October of 1991 as "National Children's Day".
PL 102-116 (S.J.Res.126), enacted 10/03/1991

PUBLIC LAW 102-116—OCT. 3, 1991 
105 STAT. 583 
Public Law 102-116 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the Second Sunday in October of 1991 as "National Children's Day". 
Whereas the people of the United States should celebrate children 
£is the most valuable asset of the Nation; 
Whereas children represent the future, hope, and inspiration of the 
United States; 
Wheresis the children of the United States should not be allowed to 
feel that their ideas and dreams will be stifled because adults in 
the United States do not take time to listen; 
Whereas many children face crises of grave proportions, especially 
as they enter adolescent years; 
Whereas it is important for parents to spend time listening to their 
children on a daily basis; 
Whereas modern societal and economic demands often pull the 
family apart; 
Whereas encouragement should be given to families to set aside a 
special time for all family members to remain at home; 
Whereas adults in the United States should have an opportunity to 
reminisce on their youth to recapture some of the fresh insight, 
innocence, and dreams that they may have lost through the years; 
Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate the children of 
the United States will provide an opportunity to emphasize to 
children the importance of developing an ability to make the 
choices necessary to distance themselves from impropriety; 
Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate the children of 
the Nation will emphasize to the people of the United States the 
importance of the role of the child within the family; 
Whereas the people of the United States should emphasize to chil-
dren the importance of family life, education, and spiritual quali-
ties; and 
Whereas parents, teachers, and community and religious leaders 
should celebrate the children of the United States, whose ques-
tions, laughter, and tears are important to the existence of the 
United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Oct. 3,1991 
[S.J. Res. 126] 
105 STAT. 584 
PUBLIC LAW 102-116—OCT. 3, 1991 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the second Sunday in 
October of 1991 is designated as "National Children's 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 
the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 3, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 126 (H.J. Res. 183): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
June 26, considered and passed Senate. H.J. Res. 183 considered and passed 
House. 
Sept. 16, S.J. Res. 126 considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate October 1991 as "Polish American Heritage Month".
PL 102-115 (S.J.Res.125), enacted 10/03/1991

PUBLIC LAW 102-115—OCT. 3, 1991 
105 STAT. 581 
Public Law 102-115 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate October 1991 as "Polish-Americein Heritage Month". 
WhereEis the first Polish immigrants to North America were among 
the first settlers of Jamestown, Virginia, in the seventeenth cen-
tury; 
Whereas Kazimierz Pulaski, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, and other Poles 
came to the British colonies in America to fight in the Revolution-
ary War and to risk their lives and fortunes for the creation of the 
United States; 
Whereas Poles and Americans of |*olish descent have distinguished 
themselves by contribution to the development of arts, sciences, 
government, military service, athletics, and education in the 
United States; 
Whereas the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791, was modeled 
directly on 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 Poles and Americans of Polish descent take great pride 
and honor in the greatest son of Poland, his Holiness Pope John 
Paul the Second; 
Whereas Poles and Americans of Polish descent and people every-
where applauded the efforts of Solidarity's leader and now Presi-
dent Lech Walesa in fighting for freedom, human rights, and 
economic reform in Poland; 
Whereas the Polish American Congress is observing its forty-sev-
enth anniversary this year and is celebrating October 1991 as 
"Polish-American Heritage Month": Now, therefore, be it 
Oct. 3,1991 
[S.J. Res. 125] 
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105 STAT. 582 
PUBLIC LAW 102-115—OCT. 3, 1991 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That October 1991 is 
designated "Polish-American Heritage 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 a 
month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 3, 1991, 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 125: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
June 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 24, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating October 1991 as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month".
PL 102-114 (S.J.Res.73), enacted 10/03/1991

PUBLIC LAW 102-114—OCT. 3, 1991 
105 STAT. 579 
Public Law 102-114 
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102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
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Designating October 1991 as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month". 
Whereas it is estimated that a woman is battered every fifteen 
seconds in America; 
Whereas domestic violence is the single largest cause of injury to 
women in the United States, affecting six million women; 
Whereas urban and rural women of all racial, social, religious, 
ethnic, and economic groups, and of all ages, physical abilities, 
and lifestyles are affected by domestic violence; 
Whereas 31 per centum of female homicide victims in 1988 were 
killed by their husbands or bo5drriends; 
Whereas one-third of the domestic violence incidents involve felo-
nies, specifically, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault; 
Whereas in 50 per centum of families where the wife is being 
abused, the children of that family are also abused; 
Whereas some individuals in our law enforcement and judicial 
systems continue to think of spousal abuse as a "private" matter 
and are hesitant to intervene and treat domestic sissault as a 
crime; 
Whereas in 1987, over three hundred and seventy-five thousand 
women, plus their children, were provided emergency shelter in 
domestic violence shelters and safehomes and the number of 
women and children that were sheltered by domestic violence 
programs increeised by one hundred and sixty-four thousand be-
tween 1983 and 1987; 
Whereas 40 per centum of women in need of shelter may be turned 
away due to a lack of shelter space; 
Whereas the nationwide efforts to help the victims of domestic 
violence need to be expanded and coordinated; 
Whereas there is a need to increase the public awareness and 
understanding of domestic violence and the needs of battered 
women and their children; and 
Whereas the dedication and successes of those working to end 
domestic violence and the strength of the survivors of domestic 
violence should be recognized: Now, therefore, be it 
Oct. 3,1991 
[S.J. Res. 73] 
105 STAT. 580 
PUBLIC LAW 102-114—OCT. 3, 1991 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That October 1991 is 
designated as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month". The 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing on the people of the United States to observe this month by 
becoming more aware of the tragedy of domestic violence, support-
ing those who are working to end domestic violence, and participat-
ing in other appropriate efforts. 
Approved October 3, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 
J. Res. 73: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
June 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 24, considered and passed House.
To authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning on November 24, 1991 and November 22, 1992, as "National Family Week".
PL 102-112 (H.J.Res.23), enacted 10/03/1991

105 STAT. 576 
PUBLIC LAW 102-112—OCT. 3, 1991 
Public Law 102-112 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct S IQQI 
^^ authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating each of the weeks 
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beginning on November 24, 1991, and November 22, 1992, as "National Family 
[H.J. Res. 23] 
Week". 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is 
hereby authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designat-
ing each of the weeks beginning on November 24, 1991, and Novem-
ber 22,1992, as "National Family Week". 
Approved October 3, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 23: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
July 10, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate.
To authorize a study of nationally significant places in American labor history.
PL 102-101 (H.R.1143), enacted 08/17/1991

PUBLIC LAW 102-101—AUG. 17, 1991 
105 STAT. 493 
Public Law 102-101 
102d Congress 
An Act 
Aug. 17,1991 
[H.R. 1143] 
To authorize a study of nationally significant places in American labor history. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. THEME STUDY. 
16 USC la-5 
(a) The Secretary of the Interior (hereafter in this Act referred to 
as the "Secretary") shall prepare and transmit to the Congress a 
National Historic Landmark Theme Study on American Labor His-
tory (hereafter in this Act referred to as the "Theme Study"). The 
Theme Study shall be prepared in consultation with the Secretary of 
Labor and pursuant to the guidelines prepared under section 2. The 
purpose of the Theme Study shall be to identify the key sites in 
American labor history, including the history of workers and their 
work, of organizing, unions and strikes, of the impacts of industrial 
and technological change, and of the contributions of American 
labor to American history. The Theme Study shall identify, evalu-
ate, and nominate as national historic landmarks those districts, 
sites, buildings, and structures that best illustrate or commemorate 
American labor history in its fullest variety. On the basis of the 
Theme Study, the Secretary shall identify possible new park units 
appropriate to this theme and prepare a list in order of importance 
or merit pf the most appropriate sites. The list shall include a 
discussion of the feasibility and suitability of such sites. 
(b) The theme study shall be completed not later than 3 years 
after the date funds are made available for such study. 
SEC. 2. CONSULTATION. 
16 USC la-5 
The Secretary shall consult with workers, workers' representa-
tives, scholars of labor history, and historic preservationists for 
technical assistance and for the preparation of guidelines for the 
Theme Study. 
105 STAT. 494 
PUBLIC LAW 102-101—AUG. 17, 1991 
16 use la-5 
SEC. 3. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. 
The Secretary shall enter into cooperative agreements with one or 
more major scholarly and public historic organizations knowledge-
able of American labor history to prepare the Theme Study and 
ensure that the Theme Study meets scholarly standards. 
16 u s e la-5 
SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated $250,000 to carry 
out this Act. 
Approved August 17, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1143: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 102-50 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 102-91 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
May 7, considered and passed House. 
June 25, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Aug. 1, House concurred in Senate amendments.