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A joint resolution to designate the month of May 1985, as "Very Special Arts U.S.A. Month".
PL 99-43 (S.J.Res.103), enacted 05/21/1985

99 STAT. 76 
PUBLIC LAW 99-43—MAY 21, 1985 
Public Law 99-43 
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99th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
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"^^ designate the month of May 1985, as "Very Special Arts U.S.A. Month". 
Whereas programs involving the arts enhance the learning and 
enrich the lives of disabled individuals; 
Whereas arts with the handicapped is a means of integrating dis-
abled individuals into the mainstream of education and cultural 
society; 
Whereas programs bringing arts to the handicapped inform the 
general public, parents, volunteers, and the business community 
of the value of arts to the disabled; 
Whereas the emphasis is needed to expand support for arts pro-
grams with the handicapped and to increase participation and 
commitment of the community and educators to these activities; 
Whereas the National Committee, Arts with the Handicapped, an 
educational affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the 
Performing Arts has successfully entered into its eleventh year as 
the coordinating agency for arts programs for disabled children, 
youth, and adults; and 
Whereas the National Committee conducts education programs in 
all fifty States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth 
of Puerto Rico to assure that all disabled individuals have access 
to programs which bring the arts into their lives: 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 May 
1985, is designated as "Very Special Arts U.S.A. 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, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved May 21, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 103: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 3, considered and passed Senate. 
May 15, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate "National Science Week".
PL 99-41 (S.J.Res.59), enacted 05/17/1985

99 STAT. 74 
PUBLIC LAW 99-41—MAY 17, 1985 
Public Law 99-41 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
May 17, 1985 
[S.J. Res. 59] 
To designate "National Science Week". 
Whereas science and technology are currently major elements in 
the expansion of the economy and in the improvement of the 
quality of life in the United States; 
Whereas the rate of scientific discovery and technological innova-
tion continues to increase more rapidly than at any time in our 
history; 
Whereas it is vital to build and maintain a highly dedicated and 
motivated workforce with scientific and technological skills; 
Whereas it is important that scientific research be made more 
interesting and accessible to youth as a potential career option; 
Whereas it is in the national interest to increase the public's 
awareness and understanding of science and technology; and 
Whereas schools, universities, museums, and professional, edu-
cational, and voluntary organizations, along with industry, labor, 
government, and private individuals, should be encouraged to 
work cooperatively to develop programs, events, and materials 
that will contribute to the public's education in science and 
technology: 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 May 12 
through May 18, 1985, is designated as "National Science Week". 
The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities, including programs aimed at furthering 
the awareness of all Americans, and particularly the Nation's 
youth, of the importance of science and technology. 
Approved May 17, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 59: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 3, considered and passed Senate. 
May 9, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of May 12, 1985, through May 18, 1985, as "Senior Center Week".
PL 99-40 (S.J.Res.60), enacted 05/15/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-40—MAY 15, 1985 
99 STAT. 73 
Public Law 99-40 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week of May 12, 1985, through May 18, 198.'), as "Senior Center 
May 15, 1985 
Week". 
[S.J. Res. 60] 
Whereas local communities support over eight thousand senior 
centers and there is hardly a city or town without one; 
Whereas senior centers affirm the dignity, self-worth, and independ-
ence of older persons by facilitating their decisions and action, 
tapping their experiences, skills, and knowledge, and enabling 
their continued contribution to the community; 
Whereas senior centers, encouraged and supported by the Older 
Americans Act, function as service delivery focal points, helping 
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older persons to help themselves and each other, and offering 
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service or access to community services as needed; 
Whereas the national theme for Senior Center Week is "Senior 
Centers are Wellness Centers", and senior centers nationwide are 
viewed as centers to promote the well-being of older persons— 
emotionally and physically; and 
Whereas the month of May has historically been proclaimed Older 
Americans Month, and communities across the country are giving 
special recognition to older persons and the role of senior centers 
in serving them: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the second week in 
May, May 12 through May 18, 1985, is designated as "Senior Center 
Week" and the President is authorized and requested to include this 
designation of Senior Center Week as part of the proclamation for 
Older Americans Month, calling upon the people of the United 
States to honor older Americans and these local organizations that 
bring together activities and services for their benefit. 
Approved May 15, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 60: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Mar. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
May 7, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the month of June 1985 as "Youth Suicide Prevention Month".
PL 99-38 (S.J.Res.53), enacted 05/15/1985

99 STAT. 70 
PUBLIC LAW 99-38-MAY 15, 1985 
Public Law 99-38 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
May 15, 1985 
To authorize and request the President to designate the month of June 1985 as 
[S.J. Res. 53] 
"Youth Suicide Prevention Month". 
Whereas the youth of society represent the hope for the future; 
Whereas the rate of youth suicide has increased more than threefold 
in the last two decades; 
Whereas over five thousand young Americans took their lives last 
year, many more attempted suicide, and countless families were 
affected; 
Whereas youth suicide is a phenomenon which must be addressed by 
a concerned society; and 
Whereas youth suicide is a national problem which can only be 
solved through the combined efforts of individuals, families, 
communities, organizations, and government to educate society: 
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 June 
1985 is designated as "Youth Suicide Prevention Month" and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the Governors of the several States, the chief officials of 
local governments, and the people of the United States to observe 
such month with appropriate programs and activities. 
Approved May 15, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 53: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Mar. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
May 7, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate May 7, 1985 as "Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day".
PL 99-35 (S.J.Res.128), enacted 05/14/1985

99 STAT. 66 
PUBLIC LAW 99-35—MAY 14, 1985 
Public Law 99-35 
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99th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
May 14, 1985 
[S.J. Res. 128] 
To designate May 7, 1985, as "Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day". 
Whereas over three million American fighting men and women who 
served in the Vietnam theater for over a decade acquitted them-
selves in the highest traditions of American service personnel; 
Whereas more than fifty-seven thousand Americans lost their lives 
there, and an additional two thousand four hundred Americans 
are still listed as missing in action in Southeast Asia; 
Whereas thousands of Vietnam veterans still suffer from the effects 
of the war, including many who are permanently disabled; 
Whereas regardless of the ultimate verdict of history about United 
States involvement in that war, the service that patriotic Ameri-
cans performed in the Vietnam theater is deserving of continued 
and reemphasized grateful recognition; 
Whereas the Nation is now beginning to review in a more dis-
passionate and evenhanded manner the history of our involve-
ment in the Vietnam conflict; 
Whereas for too long the Nation failed to honor the service of 
Vietnam veterans and was instead anxious to place the Vietnam 
experience behind it; and 
Whereas May 7, 1985, marks the tenth anniversary of the official 
end of America's involvement in the conflict in Vietnam: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That May 7, 1985, is 
designated "Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day" and the President 
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such a day with appropriate 
activities. 
Approved May 14, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 128: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 2, considered and passed Senate. 
May 7, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate May 6, 1985, as "Dr. Jonas E. Salk Day".
PL 99-33 (H.J.Res.258), enacted 05/14/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-33—MAY 14, 1985 
99 STAT. 
Public Law 99-33 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate May 6,1985, as "Dr. Jonas E. Salk Day". 
Whereas Dr. Jonas E. Salk discovered the first effective vaccine 
against poliomyelitis that was approved for widespread use in 
1955 and was awarded a congressional gold medal for the 
discovery; 
Whereas poliomyelitis epidemics were a fact of life in the United 
States before the Salk vaccine was discovered; 
Whereas during the most severe epidemic of poliomyelitis, which 
occurred in 1952, 57,626 persons were stricken with the disease 
and 3,330 persons died; 
Whereas the incidence of poliomyelitis in the United States Wias 
reduced by 97 percent through the use of the Salk vaccine before 
another effective vaccine against the disease was discovered; 
Whereas Dr. Salk still serves the Salk Institute for Biological 
Studies, which he founded in 1963, as a distinguished professor of 
international health sciences; 
Whereas the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, under the leader-
ship of Dr. Salk, has earned a reputation for being in the 
vanguard of basic biological research on molecular-cellular 
mechanisms in genetics, immunology, and neurobiology; 
Whereas on May 6, 1985, the City University of New York will host 
a dinner to honor Dr. Salk, who is a graduate of the City College of 
New York, and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the licensing 
of the Salk vaccine for public use; 
Whereas the proceeds from the honorary dinner for Dr. Salk will be 
used to support the Jonas E. Salk Scholarships for Medical Study; 
and 
Whereas the historic achievement of Dr. Salk deserves recognition: 
Now, therefore, be it 
May 14, 1985 
[H.J. Res. 258] 
99 STAT. 64 
PUBLIC LAW 99-33—MAY 14, 1985 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That May 6, 1985, hereby 
is designated "Dr. Jonas E. Salk Day", and the President of the 
United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calUng upon the people of the United States to observe such day 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved May 14, 1985. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 258 (S.J. Res. 123): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 2, considered and passed House. 
May 3, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating May 1985 as "Older Americans Month".
PL 99-34 (H.J.Res.195), enacted 05/14/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-34—MAY 14, 1985 
99 STAT. 65 
Public Law 99-34 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating May 1985 as "Older Americans Month". 
Whereas older Americans have contributed many years of service to 
their families, their communities, and the Nation; 
Whereas the population of the United States is comprised of a large 
percentage of older Americans representing a wealth of knowl-
edge and experience; 
Whereas older Americans should be acknowledged for the contribu-
tions they continue to make to their communities and the Nation; 
and 
Whereas many States and communities acknowledge older Ameri-
cans during the month of May: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That in recognition of the 
traditional designation of the month of May as "Older Americans 
Month" and the repeated expression by the Congress of its apprecia-
tion and respect for the achievements of older Americans and its 
desire that these Americans continue to play an active role in the 
life of the Nation, the President is directed to issue a proclamation 
designating the month of May 1985 as "Older Americans Month" 
and calling on the people of the United States to observe this month 
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved May 14, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 195: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Apr. 4, considered and passed House. 
May 3, considered and passed Senate. 
May 14, 1985 
[H.J. Res. 195]
A joint resolution designating the week beginning on May 5, 1985, as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Week".
PL 99-32 (S.J.Res.83), enacted 05/14/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-32—MAY 14, 1985 
99 STAT. 61 
Public Law 99-32 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week beginning on May 5, 1985, as "National Asthma and Allergy 
May 14, 1985 
Awareness Week". 
[S.J. Res. 83] 
Whereas asthma and allergic diseases result in physical, emotional, 
and economic hardship for more than thirty-five million Ameri-
cans and their families; 
Whereas thousands of Americans, many of them young, die each 
year from asthma even though sufficient medical knowledge and 
resources exist to prevent many asthma-related deaths; 
Whereas student absenteeism is due in significant part to asthma 
and allergic diseases; 
Whereas environmental conditions in the workplace often cause or 
exacerbate asthma and allergic diseases among employees; 
Whereas many hospital patients suffer allergic reactions to pre-
scribed medications; 
Whereas 
it 
is 
estimated 
that 
the 
American 
public 
pays 
$4,000,000,000 per year in medical bills directly attributable co the 
treatment and diagnosis of asthma and allergic diseases and pays 
another $2,000,000,000 per year as a result of the indirect social 
cost of such illnesses; 
Whereas, because of recent developments in the study of immunol-
ogy, health care providers are better equipped to diagnose and 
treat asthma and allergic diseases; and 
Whereas increased public awareness of recent scientific advance-
ments in the study of immunology will help many of the common 
misconceptions concerning asthma, allergic diseases, and the vic-
tims of those illnesses: Now, therefore, be it 
99 STAT. 62 
PUBLIC LAW 99-32—MAY 14, 1985 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the week 
beginning on May 5, 1985, is hereby designated as "National 
Asthma and Allergy Awareness Week", and the President is au-
thorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved May 14, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 83: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 3, considered and passed Senate. 
May 7, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning May 5, 1985, as "National Correctional Officers Week".
PL 99-31 (S.J.Res.64), enacted 05/14/1985

99 STAT. 60 
PUBLIC LAW 99-31—MAY 14, 1985 
Public Law 99-31 
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99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
May 14, 1985 
To designate the week beginning May 5,1985, as "National Correctional Officers 
[S.J. Res. 64] 
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 
help them become productive members of society following their 
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; 
Whereas correctional officers had been similarly honored by many 
States and localities in 1984; 
Whereas correctional officers had been similarly honored by a 
similar joint resolution of the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States in Congress assembled in 1984; and 
Whereas the attitude and morale of correctional 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 5, 1985, 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 May 14, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 64: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 3, considered and passed Senate. 
May 7, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating the week of September 8 through September 14, 1985, as "National Child Safety Week".
PL 99-30 (H.J.Res.33), enacted 04/30/1985

note. 
PUBLIC LAW 99-30—APR. 30, 1985 
99 STAT. 59 
Public Law 99-30 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Aor 30 1985 
Designating the month of May 1985, as "National Child Safety Awareness Month". 
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[H.J. Res. 33] 
Whereas more than 1,500,000 children have been reported missing 
in the United States; 
Whereas many of these children are never found; 
Whereas missing children are often innocent victims of physical and 
sexual abuse; 
Whereas many local volunteer groups already are working enthu-
siastically to promote child safety; 
Whereas the Missing Children Act and the Missing Children's 28 use i note; 
Assistance Act have facilitated the investigation and prosecution f? ^sc 5601 
of crimes involving missing and exploited children; 
Whereas there is now a national clearinghouse, The National 
Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and a toll-free hotline 
to centralize the efforts to locate missing children; 
Whereas The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 
provides educational child safety materials and information about 
identification procedures, such as voluntary fingerprinting, dental 
charting and photographing of children; 
Whereas information received through the toll-free hotline is 
disseminated to appropriate law enforcement agencies; 
Whereas the protection, safety, and security of all children should 
be one of our highest priorities; and 
Whereas it is essential that we continue to increase public aware-
ness and provide information and assistance to combat and pre-
vent the increasing problem of missing and exploited children: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating the 
month of May 1985, as "National Child Safety Awareness Month", 
and to call upon Federal, State, and local government agencies, and 
the people of the United States to observe the month with apprc»-
priate programs, activities, and ceremonies for the better protection, 
security, and safety of all children. 
Approved April 30, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 33 (S.J. Res. 45): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Apr. 4, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 23, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S.J. Res. 45. 
Apr. 24, House concurred in Senate amendments.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 21 through April 28, 1985, as "Jewish Heritage Week".
PL 99-26 (S.J.Res.17), enacted 04/19/1985

99 STAT. 52 
PUBLIC LAW 99-26—APR. 19, 1985 
Public Law 99-26 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 19, 1985 
To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 21 
[S.J. Res. 17] 
through April 28, 1985, as "Jewish Heritage Week". 
Whereas the Congress recognizes that an understanding of the 
heritage of all American ethnic groups contributes to the unity of 
our country; and 
Whereas intergroup understanding can be further fostered through 
an appreciation of the culture, history, and traditions of the 
Jewish community and the contributions of Jews to our country 
and society; and 
Whereas the months of March, April, and May contain events of 
major significance in the Jewish calendar—Passover, the anniver-
sary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, Israeli Independence Day, 
Solidarity Sunday for Soviet Jewry, and Jerusalem Day: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating April 
21 through April 28, 1985, as "Jewish Heritage Week" and calling 
upon the people of the United States, State and local government 
agencies, and interested organizations to observe that week with 
appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. 
Approved April 19, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 17: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Mar. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 4, considered and passed House.