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A bill to amend Public Law 91-34 relating to the police force of the National Zoological Park of the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes.
PL 101-263 (S.1521), enacted 04/04/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-263—APR. 4, 1990 
104 STAT. 125 
Public Law 101-263 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To provide for an increase in the maximum rates of basic pay for the police force of 
Apr. 4, 1990 
the National Zoological Park. 
[S. 1521] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM RATES OF BASIC PAY FOR THE 
POLICE FORCE OF THE NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5375 of title 5, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows: 
"§ 5375. Police force of the National Zoological Park 
"The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution shall fix the annual 
rates of basic pay for positions on the police force of the National 
Zoological Park as follows: 
"(1) Private, not more than the maximum annual rate of basic 
pav payable for grade GS-7 of the General Schedule. 
'(2) Sergeant, not more than the maximum annual rate of 
basic pay payable for grade GS-8, of the General Schedule. 
"(3) Lieutenant, not more than the maximum annual rate of 
basic pay payable for grade GS-9 of the General Schedule. 
"(4) Captain, not more than the maximum annual rate of 
basic pay payable for grade GS-10 of the General Schedule.". 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The item relating to section 5375 in 
the table of sections for chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows: 
"5375. Police force of the National Zoological Park.". 
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
5 USC 5375 note. 
The amendments made by section 1 shall apply with respect to 
pay periods beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Approved April 4, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1521: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 101-145 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 135 (1989): Oct. 2, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 136 (1990): Jan. 30, considered and pa^ed House, amended. 
Mar. 20, Senctte c<Htc«irred in Hetise stmendments.
A joint resolution to designate April 1990 as "National Prevent-A-Litter Month".
PL 101-261 (S.J.Res.229), enacted 03/30/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-261—MAR. 30, 1990 
104 STAT. 123 
Public Law 101-261 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate April 1990 as "National Prevent-A-Litter Month". 
Whereas the irresponsibiUty of some dog and cat owners in allowing 
uncontrolled breeding of their pets has created a pet overpopula-
tion problem in the United States; 
Whereas the pet overpopulation problem results in the destruction 
of millions of dogs and cats each year; 
Whereas the pet overpopulation problem results in other cruelties to 
pets caused by neglect, such as abandonment, starvation, and 
injury; 
Whereas the cruelties inflicted on pets result not only in lost animal 
lives but also in lost resources spent by thousands of communities 
to shelter neglected and displaced pets; 
Whereas the pet overpopulation problem can be solved only by 
active promotion of pet owner responsibility programs that in-
clude spajdng and neutering of pets, proper care and sheltering of 
pets, and compliance with animal control regulations; and 
Whereas the people of the United States should commit themselves 
to preventing the needless destruction of pets by practicing 
responsible pet ownership and by spaying and neutering pets as a 
means of combating the problem of pet overpopulation: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That April 1990 is 
designated as "National Prevent-A-Litter Month", and 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 month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 30, 1990. 
Mar. 30,1990 
[SJ. Res. 229] 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 229: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 14, considered and passed House.
To redesignate the United States Post Office/Court House located in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the "Frank E. Moss Federal Building".
PL 101-259 (H.R.3311), enacted 03/30/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-259—MAR. 30,1990 
104 STAT. 121 
Public Law 101-259 
101st Congress 
. j 
An Act 
To designate the Federal building located at 350 South Main Street in Salt Lake 
Mar. 30,1990 
aty, Utah, as the "Frank E. Moss United States Courthouse". 
[H.R. 3311] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
"^ 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The Federal building located at 350 South Main Street in Salt 
Lake City, Utah, shall be known and designated as the "Frank E. 
Moss United States Courthouse". 
SEC. 
2
. 
REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or 
other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to 
in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the "Frank E. Moss 
United States Courthouse". 
Approved March 30, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3311: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-375 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 135 (1989): Nov. 17, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 136 (1990): Mar. 20, considered and passed Senate.
To authorize the conveyance of a parcel of land in Whitney Lake, Texas.
PL 101-257 (H.R.2749), enacted 03/20/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-257—MAR. 20, 1990 
104 STAT. 117 
Public Law 101-257 
101st Congress 
An Act 
Mar. 20, 1990 
[H.R. 2749] 
To authorize the conveyance of a parcel of land in Whitney Lake, Texas. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. LAND CONVEYANCE, WHITNEY LAKE, TEXAS. 
(a) AUTHORITY TO CONVEY.—Subject to subsection (b), the Sec-
retary of the Army (hereinafter in this section referred to as the 
"Secretary") is authorized to sell and convey to the city of Whitney, 
Texas, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to 
approximately 45 acres of land located at Whitney Lake, Texas. 
(b) CONDITIONS.—(1) In consideration for the sale and conveyance, 
the city of Whitney shall pay to the United States the fair market 
value, as determined by the Secretary, of the property to be con-
veyed by the United States under subsection (a). 
(2) The conveyance authorized by subsection (a) shall be subject to Waste disposal, 
the condition that the property conveyed by the Secretary be used 
by the city for the purposes of a wastewater treatment plant. 
(3) The conveyance authorized by subsection (a) shall be made only 
if the Secretary determines that the Secretary does not need fee 
simple title to such real property for the flood control project on 
Lake Whitney. 
(c) LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LAND.—The exact acreage and legal 
description of the property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall 
be determined by surveys that are satisfactory to the Secretary. The 
cost of such surveys shall be borne by the city of Whitney. 
(d) ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—The Secretary may 
re-
quire such other terms and conditions (including any limitation 
relating to the operation of the Lake Whitney flood control project) 
with respect to the conveyance as the Secretary considers appro-
priate to protect the interests of the United States. 
Approved March 20, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2749: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 136 (1989): June 28, ceBside^ed aad passed House. 
Vol. 136 (1990): Mar. 5, considered and passed Senate.
United States Coast Guard Bicentennial Medal Act
PL 101-260 (S.1091), enacted 03/30/1990

104 STAT. 122 
PUBLIC LAW 101-260—MAR. 30, 1990 
Mar. 30, 1990 
[S. 1091] 
United States 
Coast Guard 
Bicentennial 
Medal Act. 
31 u s e 5111 
note. 
31 u s e 5111 
note. 
31 u s e 5111 
note. 
31 u s e 5111 
note. 
Public Law 101-260 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To provide for the striking of medals in commemoration of the bicentennial of the 
United States Coast Guard. 
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 
centennial Medal Act". 
'United States Coast Guard Bi-
SEC. 2. MEDAL COMMEMORATING THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE UNITED 
STATES COAST GUARD. 
(a) COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL.—The Secretary of the Treasury shall 
design, strike, and sell a medal in commemoration of the bicenten-
nial of the United States Coast Guard in 1990. 
(b) SALES.—Medals struck pursuant to subsection (a) shall be sold 
at a price sufficient to cover the cost of such medals, including labor, 
materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. 
SEC. 3. DESIGN OF MEDAL. 
The design of the medal authorized by this Act shall be selected by 
the Secretary of the Treasury after consultation with the Secretary 
of Transportation and the Commission of Fine Arts. 
SEC. 4. NATIONAL MEDALS. 
The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for 
purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. 
Approved March 30, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1091: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 135 (1989): Oct. 3, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 136 (1990): Mar. 20, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate March 25, 1990, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy".
PL 101-256 (S.J.Res.243), enacted 03/20/1990

104 STAT. 116 
PUBLIC LAW 101-256—MAR. 20, 1990 
Public Law 101-256 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Mar. 20, 1990 
To designate March 25, 1990, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of 
[S.J. Res. 243] 
Celebration of Greek and American Democracy". 
Whereas the ancient Greeks developed the concept of democracy, in 
which the supreme power to govern was vested in the people; 
Whereas 1990 marks the 2,500th anniversary of the birth of 
democracy; 
Whereas the Founding Fathers of the United States drew heavily 
upon the political and philosophical experience of ancient Greece 
in forming our representative democracy; 
Whereas March 25, 1990, marks the 169th anniversary of the begin-
ning of the revolution that freed the Greek people from the 
Ottoman Empire; 
Whereas democratic ideals have forged a close bond between our 
two nations and their peoples; and 
Whereas it is proper and desirable to celebrate our ideals with the 
Greek people, and to reaffirm the democratic principles from 
which our two great nations sprang: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That March 25, 1990, is 
designated as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebra-
tion of Greek and American Democracy", and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 20, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 243: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 14, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate March 11, through March 17, 1990, as "Deaf Awareness Week".
PL 101-251 (S.J.Res.227), enacted 03/13/1990

104 STAT. 98 
PUBLIC LAW 101-251—MAR. 13, 1990 
Public Law 101-251 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Mar. 13,1990 
[S.J. Res. 227] 
To designate March 11 through March 17, 1990, as "Deaf Awareness Week". 
Whereas during the second week of March 1988, a revolutionary 
sequence of historic social events evolved on the campus of Gallau-
det University, the only university in the Nation which teaches 
exclusively deaf and hard of hearing students; 
Whereas the events which occurred at Gallaudet University in the 
Spring of 1988 had great significance to all Americans, especially 
those who are deaf or hard of hearing; 
Whereas the week long social protest at Gallaudet University awak-
ened the people of nations around the world to the fact that deaf 
and hard of hearing individuals are able to achieve at the same 
level as others and need to be recognized as individuals with 
unique abilities and qualities; and 
Whereas the week long social protest at Gallaudet University served 
to educate and sensitize the American people concerning the 
hopes and dreams of the twenty-four million Americans who are 
deaf or hard of hearing: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That March 11 through 
March 17, 1990, is designated as "Deaf Awareness Week". The 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to observe this week by 
remembering the significance of the historic social movement, 
which began in March 1988 at Gallaudet University, through appro-
priate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 13, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 227 (H.J. Res. 140): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 135 (1989): Nov. 20, H.J. Res. 140 considered and passed House. 
Vol. 136 (1990): Feb. 26, S.J. Res. 227 considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 7, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate March 10, 1990, as "Harriet Tubman Day".
PL 101-252 (S.J.Res.257), enacted 03/13/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-252—MAR. 13,1990 
104 STAT. 99 
Public Law 101-252 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate March 10, 1990, as "Harriet Tubman Day". 
Whereas Harriet Ross Tubman was born into slavery in Bucktown, 
Maryland, in or around the year 1820; 
Whereas she escaped slavery in 1849 and became a "conductor" on 
the Underground Railroad; 
Whereas she undertook a reported nineteen trips as a conductor, 
endeavoring despite great hardship and great danger to lead 
hundreds of slaves to freedom; 
Whereas Harriet Tubman became an eloquent and effective speaker 
on behalf of the movement to abolish slavery; 
Whereas she served in the Civil War as a soldier, spy, nurse, scout, 
and cook, and as a leader in working with newly freed slaves; 
Whereas after the War, she continued to fight for human dignity, 
human rights, opportunity, and justice; and 
Whereas Harriet Tubman—whose courageous and dedicated pursuit 
of the promise of American ideals and common principles of 
humanity continues to serve and inspire all people who cherish 
freedom—died at her home in Auburn, New York, on March 10, 
1913: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That March 10, 1990 be 
designated as "Harriet Tubman Day," to be observed by the people 
of the United States with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 13,1990. 
LEGISLATIVE 
fflSTORY—S.J. 
Res. 257: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Mar. 6, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 7, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 13, 1990 
[S.J. Res. 257]
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to extend the authorization for certain school dropout demonstration programs.
PL 101-250 (H.R.2281), enacted 03/06/1990

104 STAT. 96 
PUBLIC LAW 101-250—MAR. 6, 1990 
Public Law 101-250 
101st Congress 
An Act 
Mar. 6, 1990 
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to extend the 
[H.R. 2281] 
authorization for certain school dropout demonstration programs. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION 
OF 
SCHOOL 
DROPOUT 
DEMONSTRATION 
PROGRAMS. 
Section 6003 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 3243) is amended— 
(1) by striking "There" and inserting the following: "(a) IN 
GENERAL.—Subject to subsection (b), there"; 
(2) by inserting "each o f before "the fiscal"; 
(3) by striking "year" and inserting "years"; 
(4) by inserting before the period the following: ", 1990, and 
1991"; and 
(5) by adding at the end the following new subsection: 
"(b) No amounts are authorized to be appropriated under subsec-
tion (a) for any fiscal year in which assistance is made available to 
local educational agencies under part C of chapter 1 of title I.". 
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION 
OF 
USE 
OF 
FUNDS 
FOR 
EVALUATION 
ACTIVITIES. 
Subsection (a) of section 6004 of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 3244) is amended— 
(1) by inserting after "the Secretary" the following: "shall 
first reserve not more than $1,500,000 for the purposes of 
evaluating programs carried out with assistance under this 
part. From the remaining amount, the Secretary"; and 
(2) by striking "the amount appropriated" each place it ap-
pears after the first occurrence and inserting "such remaining 
amount". 
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF REALLOTMENT OF CERTAIN FUNDS. 
Paragraph (1) of section 6004(b) of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 3244(b)) is amended by striking "25 
percent" and inserting "not less than 25 percent and not more than 
50 percent". 
PUBLIC LAW 101-250—MAR. 6, 1990 
104 STAT. 97 
SEC. 4. DEADLINE FOR EVALUATIONS. 
Subsection (d) of section 6201 of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking "at the end" and all 20 use 3271. 
that follows and inserting "not later than the expiration of the 6-
month period following the end of the grant period.". 
Approved March 6, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2281: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-82 (Comm. on Education and Labor). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 135 (1989): June 13, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 136 (1990): Feb. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 26 (1990): 
Mar. 6, Presidential statement.
A bill to change the name of "Marion Lake", located northwest of Marion, Kansas, to "Marion Reservoir".
PL 101-253 (S.1016), enacted 03/14/1990

104 STAT. 100 
PUBLIC LAW 101-253—MAR. 14, 1990 
Public Law 101-253 
101st Congress 
An Act 
Mar. 14, 1990 
To change the name of "Marion Lake", located northwest of Marion, Kansas, to 
[S. 1016] 
"Marion Reservoir". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the lake 
located northwest of the City of Marion, Kansas, commonly known 
as "Marion Lake", and adopted and authorized in Public Law 81-
516, shall hereafter be known and designated as "Marion Res-
ervoir". Any reference to such lake in a law, map, regulation, 
document, record or other paper of the United States shall be 
deemed to be a reference to "Marion Reservoir". 
Approved March 14, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1016: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 135 (1989): Aug. 2, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 136 (1990): Feb. 27, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating the week of March 1 through March 7, 1990 as "National Quarter Horse Week".
PL 101-248 (S.J.Res.186), enacted 02/27/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-248—FEB. 27, 1990 
104 STAT. 93 
Public Law 101-248 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week of March 1 through March 7,1990, as "National Quarter Horse 
Feb. 27, 1990 
Week". 
[S.J. Res. 186] 
Whereas the American Quarter Horse Association was founded on 
March 15, 1940, to record and preserve the pedigrees of American 
quarter horses, and continues to serve such purposes; 
Whereas the American quarter horse has played a significant role in 
the development of the United States and contributed to the 
western heritage of the Nation; 
Whereas the American Quarter Horse Association has developed 
into the largest equine registry in the world, with more than two 
milUon eight hundred thousand American quarter horses and two 
hundred thousand individuals located in the United States and 
sixty-two foreign countries; 
Whereas the American quarter horse industry has become invalu-
able to the agriculture industry of the Nation, and American 
quarter horses are enjoyed by more individuals than any other 
breed of horse in the world; and 
Whereas the American Quarter Horse Association celebrates its 
fiftieth anniversary in March 1990: 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 March 1 
through March 7, 1990, is designated as "National Quarter Horse 
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 the week with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved February 27, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 186: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 135 (1989): Oct. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 136 (1990): Feb. 21, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating February 11 through February 17, 1990, as "Vocational-Technical Education Week".
PL 101-245 (S.J.Res.130), enacted 02/14/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-245—FEB. 14, 1990 
104 STAT. 13 
Public Law 101-245 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
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Designating February 11 through February 17, 1990, as "Vocational-Technical 
Feb. 14, 1990 
Education Week". 
[S.J. Res. 130] 
Whereas vocational-technical education prepares the Nation's work 
force by providing students with basic academic and occupational 
skills; 
Whereas vocational-technical education stresses the importance of 
positive work attitudes and values; 
Whereas vocational-technical education builds the leadership skills 
of students by encouraging them to participate in student 
organizations; 
Whereas vocational-technical education stimulates the growth and 
vitality of the Nation's businesses and industries by preparing 
workers for the majority of occupations forecasted to experience 
the largest and fastest growth in the next decade; 
Whereas vocational-technical education encourages entrepreneur-
ship among students through units of study and courses designed 
to prepare them to start and manage their own businesses; 
Whereas a strong vocational-technical education program planned 
and carried out by trained vocational-technical educators is vital 
to the future economic development of the Nation and to the well-
being of its citizens; 
Whereas the Future Business Leaders of America, the Future 
Homemakers of America and Home Economics Related Occupa-
tions, the Future Farmers of America, the Distributive Education 
Clubs of America, the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, the 
American Industrial Arts Student Association, the National 
Association of Trade and Technical Schools, the Health Occupa-
tion Students of America, the National Association of State Coun-
cils on Vocational Education, and the American Vocational 
Association have joined efforts to give added definition to voca-
tional-technical education; 
Whereas the planned theme for Vocational-Technical Education 
Week is "Vocational-Technical Education: It Works": Now, there-
fore, be it 
104 STAT. 14 
PUBLIC LAW 101-245—FEB. 14, 1990 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That February 11 through 
February 17, 1990, is designated as "Vocational-Technical Education 
Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
such period with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved February 14, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HtSTORY—S.J. Res. 130: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 135 (1989): June 9, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 136 (1990): Jan. 31, considered and passed House.