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A joint resolution to express the sense of Congress on recognition of the contribution of the seven Challenger astronauts by supporting establishment of a Children's Challenger Center for Space Science.
PL 99-622 (S.J.Res.336), enacted 11/06/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-622—NOV. 6, 1986 
100 STAT. 3495 
Public Law 99-622 
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Joint Resolution 
To express the sense of Congress on recognition of the contributions of the seven 
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Whereas the crew of the space shuttle Challenger was dedicated to 
stimulating the interest of American children in space flight and 
science generally; 
Whereas the members of that crew gave their lives trying to benefit 
the education of American children; 
Whereas a fitting tribute to that effort and to the sacrifice of the 
Challenger crew and their families is needed; and 
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Whereas an appropriate form for such tribute would be to expand 
educational opportunities in science by the creation of a center 
that will offer children and teachers activities and information 
derived from American space research: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That it is the sense of 
Congress that— 
(1) a Children's Challenge Center for Space Science should 
be established in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution 
as a living memorial to the seven Challenger astronauts who 
died serving their country and to other individuals who gave 
their lives in exploration of the space frontier; and 
(2) the Federal Government should, along with public and 
private organizations and persons, cooperate in the establish- ' 
ment of such a Center. 
Approved November 6, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 336: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-502 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 17, considered and passed House, amended. 
Oct. 18, Senate concurred in House amendment. 
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A joint resolution to authorize the Armored Force Monument Committee, the United States Armor Association, the World Wars Tank Corps Association, the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Association, the Tank Destroyer Association, the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 16th Armored Division Associations, and the Council of Armored Division Associations, jointly to erect a memorial to the "American Armored Force" on United States Government property in Arlington, Virginia, and for other purposes.
PL 99-620 (S.J.Res.43), enacted 11/06/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-620—NOV. 6, 1986 
100 STAT. 3493 
Public Law 99-620 
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Nov. 6, 1986 
[S.J. Res. 43] 
Authorizing establishment of a memorial to honor the American Armored Force. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF MEMORIAL. 
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(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection (c), the organizations 
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specified in subsection (b) are authorized jointly to establish a 
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memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs 
to honor members of the American Armored Force who have served 
in armored units. The memorial shall commemorate the exceptional 
professionalism of the members of the American Armored Force and 
their efforts to maintain peace worldwide. 
(b) ORGANIZATIONS.—The organizations referred to in subsection 
(a) are: the Armored Force Monument Committee, the United States 
Armor Association, the United States Field Artillery Association, 
the World Wars Tank Corps Association, the Veterans of the Battle 
of the Bulge, the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Association, the 
Tank Destroyer Association, the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 16th Armored Division Associa-
tions, the Council of Armored Division Associations, and the Na-
tional Association of Uniformed Services. 
(c) STANDARDS.—The memorial shall be established in accordance 
with the standards set forth in H.R. 4378, as passed by the Senate 
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with amendments on September 10, 1986, and further amended by 
the House of Representatives on September 29, 1986, except that 
section 6(bXl) of H.R. 4378 shall not apply to the memorial. 
SEC. 2. PAYMENT OF EXPENSES. 
The United States shall not pay any expense of establishment of 
the memorial. 
Approved November 6, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 43: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-127 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Oct. 16, considered and passed House, amended. 
Oct. 17, Senate concurred in House amendment.
A joint resolution reaffirming our friendship and sympathy with the people of El Salvador following the devastating earthquake of October 10, 1986.
PL 99-623 (S.J.Res.427), enacted 11/06/1986

100 STAT. 3496 
PUBLIC LAW 99-623—NOV. 6, 1986 
Public Law 99-623 
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Joint Resolution 
Nov. 6, 1986 
Reaffirming our friendship and S3mipathy with the people of El Salvador following 
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the devastating earthquake of October 10, 1986. 
Whereas on October 10, 1986, El Salvador suffered a devastating W 
earthquake resulting in heavy loss of life and injuries to many of 
its citizens; 
Whereas the prolonged and extreme hardship of the people of El 1/ 
Salvador as a result of civil conflict has been deepened by this 
natural disaster; 
Whereas the assistance of many governments, as well as inter-
national and nongovernmental organizations, for the people of El 7 
Salvador has been prompt and generous; 
Whereas Secretary of State George Shultz will visit El Salvador 
during this emergency in order to convey the solidarity and 
friendship which link the peoples of our two nations: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the Government of 
the United States, on behalf of the citizens of the United States, 
extends to the people and Government of El Salvador our most 
profound sympathies in this time of tragedy. 
SEC. 2. The President should provide all appropriate relief and 
rehabilitation assistance to help prevent further loss of life, alleviate 
suffering, and safeguard the public health in El Salvador. 
SEC. 3. The United States, in consultation with the Government of 
El Salvador, is prepared to cooperate with El Salvador in long-term 
efforts to recover from the effects of the earthquake. „. 
Approved November 6, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 427: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Oct. 15, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 16, considered and passed House.
A bill to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct facilities for the National Air and Space Museum.
PL 99-617 (S.1311), enacted 11/06/1986

100 STAT. 3488 
PUBLIC LAW 99-617—NOV. 6, 1986 
Public Law 99-617 
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To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to construct the 
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Charles McC. Mathias, Jr. Laboratory for Environmental Research in Edgewater, 
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Maryland, and to designate the United States Courthouse and Customhouse in 
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Louisville, Kentucky, as the "Gene Snyder United States Courthouse and Custom-
house". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
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SECTION 1. CONSTRUCTION OF CHARLES McC. MATHIAS, JR. LABORATORY 
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 
(a) CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION.—The Board of Regents of the 
Smithsonian Institution is authorized to construct the Charles McC. 
Mathias, Jr. Laboratory for Environmental Research. 
(b) LOCATION.—The Charles McC. Mathias, Jr. Laboratory for 
Environmental Research shall be located at the Smithsonian 
Environmental Research Center, a bureau of the Smithsonian 
Institution, located at Edgewater, Maryland. 
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there is authorized to be appropriated to the Board of Regents of the 
Smithsonian Institution $1,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this 
section. 
(d) TRANSFER OF FUNDS.—Any portion of the sums appropriated to 
carry out the purposes of this section may be transferred to the 
General Services Administration which, in consultation with the 
Smithsonian Institution, is authorized to enter into contracts and 
take such other action, to the extent of the sums so transferred to it, 
as may be necessary to carry out such purposes. 
SEC. 2. NAMING OF GENE SNYDER UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE AND 
CUSTOMHOUSE. 
(a) DESIGNATION OF BUILDING.—The United States Courthouse and 
Customhouse at 601 West Broadway, Louisville, Kentucky, shall be 
known and designated as the "Gene Snyder United States Court-
house and Customhouse". 
PUBLIC LAW 99-617—NOV. 6, 1986 
100 STAT. 3489 
(b) LEGAL REFERENCES.—Each reference in a law, map, regulation, 
document, record, or other paper of the United States to such 
building shall be deemed to be a reference to the "Gene Snyder 
United States Courthouse and Customhouse". 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall 
take effect on January 4,1987. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1311: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-414 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 15, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 16, considered and passed House, amended. 
Oct. 18, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A bill to change the name of the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, to the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.
PL 99-615 (S.511), enacted 11/06/1986

100 STAT. 3484 
PUBLIC LAW 99-615—NOV. 6, 1986 
Public Law 99-615 
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To change the name of the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, to the 
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Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
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in Congress assembled, 
That the 
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Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, in the State of Florida, shall 
hereafter be known and designated as the "Arthur R. Marshall 
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge". Any reference in any law, 
regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United 
States to such wildlife refuge, shall be held and considered to be a 
reference to the "Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife 
Refuge". 
Approved November 6, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 511 (H.R. 1438): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-535 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Apr. 29, H.R. 1438 considered and passed House. 
Oct. 9, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 16, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution calling for recognition of United Way's 100th Anniversary.
PL 99-612 (H.J.Res.684), enacted 11/06/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-612—NOV. 6, 1986 
100 STAT. 3479 
Public Law 99-612 
99th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
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Calling for recognition of United Way's one hundredth anniversary. 
Whereas voluntarism, the fundamental fiber which has made Amer-
ica the most giving nation in the world, is becoming even more 
vital, and is being strongly encouraged and endorsed by the 
administration and this Congress; 
Whereas America's United Way, our country's premiere organized 
voluntarism entity is celebrating the end of its first century of 
service to America, and is looking forward to its second century; 
Whereas there are more than two thousand two hundred United 
Way organizations across America helping communities meet 
critical health and human care needs through an ingenious 
system of local charitable groups; 
Whereas these United Way organizations involve tens of thousands 
of caring and concerned volunteers from ail walks of life in a 
catal)^ic process of solving community problems; 
Whereas these organizations are responsible for garnering vol-
untary contributions to support more than thirty-seven thousand 
charities providing services and programs to aid tens of millions of 
people throughout our country; and 
Whereas to help meet this Nation's urgent health and human care 
needs United Way will launch a Second Century Initiative, with 
the goal of doubling its volunteers and financial resources by 1991: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress of the 
United States hereby expresses its gratitude and that of the Amer-
ican people for the outstanding contribution made by the America's 
United Way over the last century; congratulates the America's 
United Way on the event of its one hundredth anniversary; ap-
plauds and encourages America's United Way to continue its fine 
work and achieve its goal of doubling its effective resources by 1991. 
Approved November 6, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 684 (S.J. Res. 430): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 18, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 16, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 6, 1986 
[H.J. Res. 684]
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning May 4, 1986, as "National Correctional Officers Week".
PL 99-611 (H.J.Res.594), enacted 11/06/1986

100 STAT. 3478 
PUBLIC LAW 99-611—NOV. 6, 1986 
Public Law 99-611 
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99th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
Nov. 6, 1986 
To designate the week beginning May 3, 1987 as "National Correctional Officers 
[H.J. Res. 594] 
Week". 
Whereas American correctional officers who work in our jails and 
prisons are currently responsible for the containment and control 
of over six hundred thousand prisoners; 
Whereas correctional officers must protect inmates from violence 
while encouraging them to develop skills and attitudes that can 
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help them become productive members of society following their 
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release; 
Whereas the morale of correctional officers is affected by many 
factors, and the public perception of the role of correctional 
officers is more often based upon dramatization rather than fac-
tual review; 
Whereas good job performance requires correctional officers to 
absorb the adverse attitudes present in confinement while 
maintaining themselves as professionals in order to have their 
actions appreciated and accepted by the public at large; 
Whereeis correctional officers had been similarly honored by many 
States and localities in 1984 and 1985; 
Whereas correctional officers had been similarly honored by a joint 
resolution of the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States in Congress assembled in 1984 and 1985; and 
Whereas the attitude and morale of correctionsd officers is a matter 
worthy of serious congressional attention: 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 
May 3, 1987 hereby is designated "National Correctional Officers 
Week" 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 week with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved November 6, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 594: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Oct. 10, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 18, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution authorizing establishment of a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs.
PL 99-610 (H.J.Res.36), enacted 11/06/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-610—NOV. 6, 1986 
100 STAT. 3477 
Public Law 99-610 
99th Congress 
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To authorize the establishment of a memorial on Federal land in the District of 
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Columbia and its environs to honor women who have served in the Armed Forces of 
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[H.J. Res. 36] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
AUTHORIZATION OF MEMORIAL 
SECTION 1. The Women in Military Service for America Memorial 40 use 1003 
Foundation is authorized to establish a memorial on Federal land in note. 
the District of Columbia and its environs to honor women who have 
served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Such memorial 
shall be established in accordance with the provisions of H.R. 4378, 
as approved by the House of Representatives on September 29,1986. 
FUNDING 
SEC. 2. The Women in Military Service for America Memorial 
Foundation shall establish the memorial with non-Federal funds. 
Approved November 6, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 36: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-342 (Comm. on House Administration). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-461 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Nov. 4, 6, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Oct. 16, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Oct. 17, House concurred in Senate amendments.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to release restrictions on the use of certain property conveyed to the Peninsula Airport Commission, Virginia, for airport purposes.
PL 99-618 (S.2852), enacted 11/06/1986

100 STAT. 3490 
PUBLIC LAW 99-618—NOV. 6, 1986 
Nov. 6, 1986 
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Public Law 99-618 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to release restrictions on the use of 
certain property conveyed to the Peninsula Airport Commission, Virginia, for 
airport purposes. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) not-
withstanding section 16 of the Federal Airport Act (as in effect on 
May 14, 1947), the Secretary of Transportation is authorized, subject 
to section 4 of the Act of October 1, 1949 (50 U.S.C. App. 1622c) and 
subsection (b) of this section, to grant releases from any of the terms, 
conditions, reservations, and restrictions contained in the deed of 
conveyance dated May 14, 1947, under which the United States 
conveyed certain property in Newport News, and York County, 
Virginia, to the Peninsula Airport Commission for airport purposes. 
(b) Any release granted by the Secretary of Transportation under 
subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to the following 
conditions— 
(1) The Peninsula Airport Commission shall agree that in 
leasing or conveying any interest in the property which the 
United States conveyed to such Commission by the deed de-
scribed in subsection (a), the (Commission will receive an amount 
for such interest which is equal to the fair lease value or the fair 
market value, as the case may be (as determined pursuant to 
regulations issued by the Secretary). 
(2) Any amount so received by the Peninsula Airport Commis-
sion shall be used by the Commission for the development, 
improvement, operation, or maintenance of a public airport. 
(3) Any release granted by the Secretary of Transportation 
under subsection (a) of this section may not apply to more than 
7.5 acres of real property. 
(4) The Peninsula Airport (Commission may not lease or 
convey any interest in any of the property which the United 
States conveyed to such Commission by the deed described in 
subsection (a), to any person or business concern other than the 
City of Newport News, Virginia. 
Approved November 6, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2852 (H.R. 5379): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 24, H.R. 5379 considered and passed House. 
Oct. 9, S. 2852 considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 17, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution providing for the convening of the first session of the One Hundredth Congress.
PL 99-613 (H.J.Res.755), enacted 11/06/1986

100 STAT. 3480 
PUBLIC LAW 99-613—NOV. 6, 1986 
Public Law 99-613 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 6, 1986 
[H.J. Res. 755] 
Providing for the convening of the first session of the One hundredth Congress. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the first 
regular session of the One hundredth Congress shall begin at 12 
o'clock meridian on Tuesday, January 6,1987. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 755: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Oct. 17, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 18, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate 1988 as the "National Year of Friendship with Finland".
PL 99-602 (H.J.Res.645), enacted 11/05/1986

100 STAT. 3358 
PUBLIC LAW 99-602—NOV. 5, 1986. 
Public Law 99-602 
99th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
Nov. 5, 1986 
[H.J. Res. 645] 
To designate 1988 as the "National Year of Friendship with Finland". 
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Whereas the first Finnish settlers arrived in North America in 1638 
and, with other Nordic settlers, established the colony of New 
Sweden in what is now the State of Delaware; 
Whereas the settlers of New Sweden introduced European civiliza-
tion to the Delaware River Valley; 
Whereas many of the settlers of New Sweden were either natives of 
Finland or natives of Sweden who spoke Finnish; 
Whereas, in the 17th century, Nordic communities existed in what 
are now the States of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Mary-
land, and New York; 
Whereas Nordic culture was the 3d most represented culture in the 
original 13 colonies during the 17th century; 
Whereas some of the ancestors of John Morton, a signatory of the 
Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania, were born in 
Finland; 
Whereas approximately 700,000 Americans of Finnish descent are 
now living in the United States; 
Whereas the contributions of Americans of Finnish descent to 
American history, culture, and technology have been continuous 
and substantial; 
Whereas, in 1938, festivities commemorating the 300th anniversary 
of the founding of New Sweden were attended by officials of the 
Governments of Finland, Sweden, and the United States; 
Whereas the Governor of the State of Delaware has formally invited 
the people of Finland to participate in festivities in 1988 
commemorating the 350th anniversary of New Sweden; and 
Whereas the relationship between the people of Finland and the 
people of the United States should be commemorated: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of 
America in Congress assembled. That 1988 is designated the 
"National Year of Friendship with Finland", 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 
year with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 5, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 645: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Oct. 17, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 18, considered and passed Senate.