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A bill to amend the boundaries of Stones River National Battlefield, Tennessee, and for other purposes.
PL 100-205 (H.R.1994), enacted 12/23/1987

PUBLIC LAW 100-205—DEC. 23, 1987 
101 STAT. 1433 
Public Law 100-205 
100th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the boundaries of Stones River National Battlefield, Tennessee, and for 
Dec. 23, 1987 
other purposes. 
[H.R. 1994] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. STONES RIVER NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD. 
16 USC 426n. 
(a) EXPANSION OF STONES RIVER NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD.—In fur-
therance of the Act of March 3, 1927 (44 Stat. 1399), as amended, the 
16 USC 426. 
boundary of Stones River National Battlefield (hereinafter referred 
to as "battlefield") is hereby revised to include the lands generally 
depicted on the map entitled "Boundary Map, Stones River National 
Battlefield" numbered 327/80,001, and dated March 1987. The map Public 
shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of information, 
the National Park Service, Department of the Interior and in the 
office of the Superintendent 
of the Stones River 
National 
Battlefield. 
(b) ACQUISITION OF LANDS.—The Secretary of the Interior (herein-
after referred to as "Secretary") is hereby authorized to acquire 
lands or interests therein within the boundary of the battlefield by 
donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or ex-
change. Any lands or interests in lands owned by the State of 
Tennessee or any political subdivision thereof may be acquired only 
by donation. Lands and interests therein acquired pursuant to this 
Act shall become part of the battlefield, subject to all the laws and 
regulations applicable thereto. 
SEC. 2. AGREEMENT. 
16 USC 426o. 
The Secretary is authorized to enter into an agreement with the 
city of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, under which (1) the Secretary shall 
acquire sufficient interest in land and shall construct thereon a trail 
linking the battlefield with Fortress Rosecrans, (2) the city shall 
operate and maintain the trail in accordance with standards ap-
proved by the Secretary, and (3) the Secretary shall preserve the 
existing remnants of Fortress Rosecrans and the city shall operate 
and maintain the fortress. 
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
16 USC 426p. 
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may 
be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. 
Approved December 23, 1987. 
L E G I S L A T I V E HISTORY—H.R. 1994 (S. 963): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 100-187 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 100-243 accompanying S. 963 (Comm. on Energy and 
Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): 
June 29, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 11, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution authorizing the hand enrollment of the budget reconciliation bill and of the full-year continuing resolution for fiscal year 1988.
PL 100-199 (H.J.Res.426), enacted 12/21/1987

101 STAT. 1326 
PUBLIC LAW 100-199—DEC. 21, 1987 
Public Law 100-199 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 21, 1987 
Authorizing the hand enrollment of the budget reconciliation bill and of the full-year 
[H.J. Res. 426] 
continuing resolution for fiscal year 1988. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That, during the remain-
der of the first session of the One Hundredth Congress, the provi-
sions of sections 106 and 107 of title 1, United States Code, with 
respect to the printing (on parchment or otherwise) of the enroll-
ment of the bill H.R. 3545 of the One Hundredth Congress (or any 
other bill providing for reconciliation pursuant to the concurrent 
resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1988) and of the joint 
resolution H.J. Res. 395 of the One Hundredth Congress (or any 
other joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal 
year 1988) are waived, and the enrollment of any such bill or joint 
resolution shall be in such form as the Committee on House 
Administration certifies to be a true enrollment. 
Approved December 21, 1987. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 426: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): 
Dec. 16, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 17, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1988, and for other purposes.
PL 100-197 (H.J.Res.431), enacted 12/20/1987

101 STAT. 1314 
PUBLIC LAW 100-197—DEC. 20, 1987 
Public Law 100-197 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 20, 1987 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
[H.J. Res. 431] 
1988, and for other purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That section 102(c) of 
Public Law 100-120, as amended by Public Law 100-162 and Public 
Ante, p. 1310. 
Law 100-193 is further amended by striking out "December 18, 
1987" and inserting in lieu thereof "December 21,1987". 
Approved December 20, 1987. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 431: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): 
Dec. 20, considered and passed House and Senate.
A joint resolution to congratulate King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand on his 60th birthday on December 5, 1987.
PL 100-194 (H.J.Res.412), enacted 12/17/1987

PUBLIC LAW 100-194—DEC. 17, 1987 
101 STAT. 1311 
Public Law 100-194 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To congratulate King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand on his sixtieth birthday on 
Dec. 17, 1987 
December 5, 1987. 
[H.J. Res. 412] 
Whereas His Majesty is the only reigning monarch in the world who 
was born in the United States, having been born on December 5, 
1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where his father was a 
medical student; 
Whereas, on July 2, 1988, he will become the longest reigning 
monarch in the history of Thailand, having served forty-two years; 
Whereas His Majesty is most revered by his subjects and respected 
by people throughout the world; and 
Whereas on the occasion of his sixtieth birthday in December 1987, 
His Majesty will be honored with the establishment of an Inter-
national University in Thailand: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the United 
States congratulates His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thai-
land on the occasion of his sixtieth birthday and expresses apprecia-
tion for his long and valued friendship with the United States. 
Approved December 17, 1987. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 412: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): 
Dec. 3, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 4, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating January 8, 1988, as "National Skiing Day".
PL 100-189 (S.J.Res.146), enacted 12/11/1987

PUBLIC LAW 100-189—DEC. 11, 1987 
101 STAT. 1291 
Public Law 100-189 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating January 8, 1988, as "National Skiing Day". 
Whereas commercial alpine and nordic skiing operations are among 
the fastest growing commercial uses of the national forests; 
Whereas skiing increases the recreational value of the national 
forests by providing a winter recreational use for such forests; 
Whereas skiing is a healthful activity that promotes physical well-
being, contributes to the enrichment of the human spirit, and 
fosters an appreciation of the outdoor environment; 
Whereas skiing provides enjoyment to millions of people each 
winter; 
Whereas skiing improves employment opportunities in, and contrib-
utes to the economic stability of, a number of States; 
Whereas the people of many rural communities in the United States 
rely primarily on skiing for winter employment and income; and 
Whereas people throughout the world can become aware of the 
environmental grandeur and recreational resources of the United 
States by skiing in the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That January 8, 1988, is 
designated as "National Skiing Day", and the President is au-
thorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people 
of the United States to observe such day with appropriate cere-
monies and activities. 
Approved December 11, 1987. 
Dec. 11, 1987 
[S.J. Res. 146] 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY S.J. Res. 146: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): 
Oct. 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 2, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1988, and for other purposes.
PL 100-193 (H.J.Res.425), enacted 12/16/1987

101 STAT. 1310 
PUBLIC LAW 100-193—DEC. 16, 1987 
Public Law 100-193 
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100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 16, 1987 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
[H.J. Res. 425] 
1988, and for other purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That section 102(c) of 
Ante, p. 903. 
Publlc Law 100-120, as amended by Public Law 100-162, is further 
amended by striking out "December 16, 1987" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "December 18,1987". 
Approved December 16, 1987. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 425: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): 
Dec. 16, considered and passed House and Senate.
A joint resolution designating April 1988 as "Actors' Fund of America Appreciation Month".
PL 100-195 (H.J.Res.199), enacted 12/18/1987

101 STAT. 1312 
PUBLIC LAW 100-195—DEC. 18, 1987 
Public Law 100-195 
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100th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
Dec. 18, 1987 
[H.J. Res. 199] 
Designating April 1988 as "Actors' Fund of America Appreciation Month". 
Whereas the Actors' Fund of America has given over 100 years of 
dedicated service to the entire entertainment world; 
Whereas the Fund's services are not restricted to actors but are 
available to any bona fide professional in the entertainment 
community who works in any capacity in the areas of ballet, 
opera, circus, variety, motion pictures, radio, television, and the 
legitimate stage; 
Whereas the Actors' Fund provides its members with a wide variety 
of services and benefits, including financial assistance, edu-
cational and career guidance, blood banks, funeral and burial 
assistance, psychological counseling, home nursing care, and the 
use of the renowned Actors' Fund Home, a retirement residence 
in Englewood, New Jersey; 
Whereas the Fund's new extended care facility, scheduled to be 
completed during 1987, will provide members with the finest 
possible nursing care; 
Whereas the efforts of the officers and board members of the Actors' 
Fund have been aided by the cooperation and financial support of 
members of the entertainment community, who support the Fund 
with bequests, donations, endowments, and by giving special 
performances for the benefit of the Fund; and 
Whereas since 1882 the Actors' Fund of America has been actively 
and productively concerned with the dignity and well-being of all 
members of the entertainment community: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That April 1988 is des-
ignated as "Actors' Fund of America Appreciation Month", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation salut-
ing the accomplishments of the Fund and calling upon the people of 
the United States to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved December 18, 1987. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 199: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 4, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to amend the Reclamation Authorization Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 1324, 1327).
PL 100-196 (S.649), enacted 12/18/1987

PUBLIC LAW 100-196—DEC. 18, 1987 
101 STAT. 1313 
Public Law 100-196 
100th Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 18, 1987 
To amend the Reclamation Authorization Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 1324, 1327). 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 208 
of the Reclamation Authorization Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 1324, 1327) is 
amended by deleting "$39,370,000 (January 1976 prices), plus or 
minus such amounts, if any," and inserting in lieu thereof 
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"$88,000,000 (January 1987 prices): Provided, That of the $88,000,000 
authorized herein, only $18,000,000 thereof may be adjusted by such 
amounts, plus or minus,". 
Approved December 18, 1987. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 649: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): 
Oct. 8, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 8, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution relating to the commemoration of January 28, 1988, as a "National Day of Excellence".
PL 100-190 (S.J.Res.35), enacted 12/14/1987

101 STAT. 1292 
PUBLIC LAW 100-190—DEC. 14, 1987 
Public Law 100-190 
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100th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
Dec. 14, 1987 
Relating to the commemoration of January 28, 1988, as a "National Day of 
[S.J. Res. 35] 
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Excellence". 
Whereas, on January 28, 1986, the seven crew members of the space 
shuttle Challenger, Commander Francis R. Scobee, Pilot Michael 
J. Smith, Mission Specialist Ellison S. Onizuka, Mission Specialist 
Ronald E. McNair, Mission Specialist Judith Resnick, Payload 
Specialist Gregory B. Jarvis, Teacher-Observer 
S. Christa 
McAuliffe, were killed in a tragic explosion shortly after liftoff; 
Whereas each of the crew meiiibers of the Challenger was a true 
American hero who represented the best and the brightest that 
our Nation has to offer; 
Whereas the crew of the Challenger gave their lives while striving 
for an excellence of technology, of goal, and of personal achieve-
ment which fills all Americans with a sense of pride in their 
fellow human beings and countrymen; 
Whereas the most appropriate tribute we could pay the crew of the 
Challenger is a national day when Americans would rededicate 
themselves in all their endeavors to the pursuit of excellence 
which makes our country great; 
Whereas the American spirit is most responsive to a living tribute 
in which all citizens can participate and be enriched by such 
participation; and 
Whereas this is a day for which our national character cries out: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That January 28, 1988, is 
designated as a "National Day of Excellence". The President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the 
people of the United States to observe such a day— 
(1) by resolving that in the course of their regular activities 
they will pursue the spirit of excellence represented by the crew 
of the space shuttle Challenger; and 
(2) with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved December 14, 1987. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 35: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): 
Oct. 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 2, considered and passed House.
A bill to designate "The Stars and Stripes Forever" as the national march of the United States of America.
PL 100-186 (S.860), enacted 12/11/1987

101 STAT. 1286 
PUBLIC LAW 100-186—DEC. 11, 1987 
Public Law 100-186 
100th Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 11, 1987 
To designate "The Stars and Stripes Forever" as the national march of the United 
[S. 860] 
States of America. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
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United States of America in Congress assembled, That the composi-
tion by John PhiHp Sousa entitled "The Stars and Stripes Forever" 
is hereby designated as the national march of the United States of 
America. 
Approved December 11, 1987. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 860: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): 
Nov. 6, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 1, considered and passed House, amended. 
Dec. 2, Senate concurred in House amendments.
De Soto National Trail Study Act of 1987
PL 100-187 (S.1297), enacted 12/11/1987

PUBLIC LAW 100-187—DEC. 11, 1987 
101 STAT. 1287 
Public Law 100-187 
100th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for a study of the De Soto Trail, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the "De Soto National Trail Study Act of 
1987". 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
The Congress finds that— 
(1) Hernando de Soto landed in the vicinity of Tampa Bay on 
May 30,1539; 
(2) de Soto then led his expedition of approximately 600 
through the States of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North 
Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas; 
(3) de Soto died on the banks of the Mississippi River in 1542; 
(4) the survivors of de Soto's expedition went on to Texas, 
then back through Arkansas, and into Louisiana in search of a 
route to Mexico; 
(5) the de Soto expedition represented the first large group of 
Europeans to explore so deeply into the Southeastern region; 
(6) archeologists have recently uncovered, in Tallahassee, 
Florida, what may have been de Soto's first winter camp; 
(7) the State of Florida has completed identification and 
marking of close to three-fourths of de Soto's trail in that State; 
and 
(8) several other States are in the process of identifying and 
marking de Soto's trail within their borders. 
SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF TRAIL. 
Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act (82 Stat. 919; 16 
U.S.C. 1244(c)) is amended by adding the following new paragraph at 
the end thereof: 
"(31) De Soto Trail, the approximate route taken by the 
expedition of the Spanish explorer Hernado de Soto in 1539, 
extending through portions of the States of Florida, Georgia, 
South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Mis-
sissippi, to the area of Little Rock, Arkansas, on to Texas and 
Louisiana, and any other States which may have been crossed 
Dec. 11, 1987 
[S. 1297] 
De Soto National 
Trail Study Act 
of 1987. 
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note. 
State listing. 
101 STAT. 1288 
PUBLIC LAW 100-187—DEC. 11, 1987 
by the expedition. The study under this paragraph shall be 
prepared in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, 
except that it shall be completed and submitted to the Congress 
with recommendations as to the trail's suitability for designa-
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1297: 
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HOUSE REPORTS: No. 100-462 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 100-177 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): 
Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 1, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate December 7, 1987, as "National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" on the occasion of the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
PL 100-183 (S.J.Res.105), enacted 12/07/1987

PUBLIC LAW 100-183—DEC. 7, 1987 
101 STAT. 1273 
Public Law 100-183 
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100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate December 7, 1987, as "National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" on 
Dec. 7, 1987 
the occasion of the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. 
[S.J. Res. 1051 
Whereas on the morning of December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japa-
nese Navy and Air Force launched an unprovoked surprise attack 
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upon units of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed at 
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; 
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Whereas over two thousand four hundred citizens of the United 
States were killed in action and one thousand one hundred and 
seventy-eight were wounded in this attack; 
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Whereas President Franklin Delano Roosevelt referred to the date 
of the attack as "a date that will live in infamy"; 
Whereas the attack on Pearl Harbor marked the entry of this 
Nation into World War II; 
Whereas the people of the United States owe a tremendous debt of 
gratitude to all members of our Armed Forces who served at Pearl 
Harbor, in the Pacific Theater of World War II, and in all other 
theaters of action of that war; and 
Whereas the veterans of World War II and all other people of the 
United States will commemorate December 7, 1987, in remem-
brance of this tragic attack on Pearl Harbor: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
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States of America in Congress assembled, That December 7, 1987, the 
anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, is designated as "Na-
tional Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" and the President of the 
United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States— 
(1) to observe this solemn occasion with appropriate cere-
monies and activities; and 
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(2) to pledge eternal vigilance and strong resolve to defend 
this Nation and its allies from all future aggression. 
Approved December 7, 1987. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 105: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): 
Oct. 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 2, considered and passed House.