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A joint resolution to recognize "Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day," as a tribute to the bravery and self-sacrifice of our volunteer firefighters.
PL 98-275 (S.J.Res.136), enacted 05/08/1984

98 STAT. 168 
PUBLIC LAW 98-275—MAY 8, 1984 
Public Law 98-275 
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98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
May 8, 1984 
To recognize "Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day" as a tribute to the bravery 
[ S.J. Res. 136] 
and self-sacrifice of our volunteer firefighters. 
Whereas over 80 per centum of the firefighters in the United States 
are volunteers who selflessly protect our lives and property; 
Wheresis three hundred and ninety-five volunteer firefighters have 
lost their lives in the line of duty during the past five years, with 
fifty-eight such deaths occurring in 1983 alone; 
Whereas volunteer firefighters expose themselves to physical risks, 
including long-term health risks such as coronary disease, with no 
financial remuneration; 
Whereas fire departments comprised only of volunteers protect a 
large percentage of the rural townships, hamlets, and farms 
within the United States; and 
Whereas firefighters attached to such departments spend time and 
energy, in addition to that spent fighting fires, to provide fire 
prevention instruction and other services to their communities: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That August 18, 1984, is 
designated as "National Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day" 
and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day 
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved May 8, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 136: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): Aug. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 130 (1984): Mar. 22, considered and passed House, amended. 
Apr. 26, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A joint resolution designating the week of April 29 through May 5, 1984 as "National Week of the Ocean".
PL 98-274 (H.J.Res.478), enacted 05/07/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-274—MAY 7, 1984 
98 STAT. 167 
Public Law 98-274 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week of April 29 through May 5, 1984, as "National Week of the 
May 7, 1984 
Ocean". 
[H.J. Res. 478] 
Whereas the oceans of the world are one of the most precious 
natural resources of mankind; 
Whereas Americans are particularly dependent upon the ocean for 
environmental and recreational uses; 
Whereas the oceans are pla3dng an increasingly important role in 
the food, energy, and mineral production of the United States as 
well as in the transportation of United States goods; 
Whereas it would be beneficial for the American public to learn of 
the interrelationship of the United States and the oceans of the 
world; and 
Whereas the declaration of a National Week of the Ocean would 
increase the American public's awareness of the world's oceans 
and their importance: 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 April 29 
through May 5,1984, is designated as "National Week of the Ocean" 
and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States to observe such 
week with appropriate activities. 
Approved May 7, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 478: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Feb. 29, considered and passed House. 
May 1, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the period commencing April 1, 1984, and ending March 31, 1985, as the "Year of Excellence in Education".
PL 98-272 (S.J.Res.210), enacted 05/03/1984

98 STAT. 164 
PUBLIC LAW 98-272—MAY 3, 1984 
Public Law 98-272 
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98th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
May 3, 1984 
fo designate the period commencing April 1,1984, and ending March 31,1985, as the 
[S.J. Res. 210] 
"Year of Excellence in Education". 
Whereas the future of our Nation depends on the quality of educa-
tion today; 
Whereas every child is a precious resource whose potential should 
be realized to the fullest; 
Whereas preservation of our priceless legacy of democracy, indi-
vidual liberty, and rule of law requires informed citizens; 
Whereas an economy based increasingly on technical competence 
will impose new demands on our schools; 
Whereas the National Commission on Educational Excellence and 
numerous other nationwide studies have concluded that there is 
an urgent need to improve our American education; 
Whereas a national effort is necessary to revitalize our educational 
system; 
Whereas academic excellence requires parental involvement; 
Whereas a quality education for our teachers is essential to ensure 
the competence of our Nation's future leaders; and 
Whereas local community and volunteer efforts in support of educa-
tion require more national recognition: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the period 
commencing April 1,1984, and ending March 31,1985, is designated 
as the "Year of Excellence in Education", and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation encouraging par-
ents, teachers, administrators, government officials, and people of 
the United States to observe the year with activities aimed at 
restoring the American educational system to its place of preemi-
nence among the nations of the world. 
Approved May 3, 1984. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 210: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Mar. 12, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 11, considered and passed House, amended. 
Apr. 12, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A joint resolution commending the Historic American Buildings Survey, a program of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, the Library of Congress, and the American Institute of Architects.
PL 98-268 (S.J.Res.173), enacted 04/17/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-268—APR. 17, 1984 
98 STAT. 155 
Public Law 98-268 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Commending the Historic American Buildings Survey, a program of the National 
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Park Service, Department of the Interior, the Library of Congress, and the Ameri- 
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can Institute of Architects. 
[S.J. Res. 173] 
Whereas the Historic American Buildings Survey has been docu-
menting the architectural heritage of the' United States with 
measured drawings, photographs, and historical data since 1933; 
Whereas these records, stored in the Library of Congress for public 
use, along with the records created by a sister program, the 
Historic American Engineering Record, have added immeasurably 
to our knowledge and appreciation of the historic American built 
environment; 
Whereas the Survey has proven to be an important training ground 
for thousands of architects, historians, and scholars who have 
worked to preserve our historic American architecture; and 
Whereas the fiftieth anniversary of this program marks an appro-
priate time to commend the National Park Service, the Library of 
Congress, and the American Institute of Architects on the Sur-
vey's past accomplishments as well as a time to look forward to 
the continuance of this important mission of recording the best 
examples of historic American architecture and engineering: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the Historic Ameri-
can Buildings Survey be commended for its substantial contribu-
tions to our understanding of the history and heritage of this 
Nation. 
Approved April 17, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 173: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-662 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-311 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 130 (1984): Apr. 9, considered and passed House.
A bill to continue the transition provisions of the Bankruptcy Act until May 26, 1984, and for other purposes.
PL 98-271 (S.2570), enacted 04/30/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-271—APR. 30, 1984 
98 STAT. 163 
Public Law 98-271 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To continue the transition provisions of the Bankruptcy Act until May 26,1984, and 
for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) section 402 
of the Act entitled "An Act to establish a uniform Law on the 
Subject of Bankruptcies" (Public Law 95-598) is amended in subsec-
tions Q}) and (e) by striking out "May 1, 1984" each place it appears 
and inserting in lieu thereof "May 26,1984". 
(b) Section 404 of such Act is amended in subsections (a) and (b) by 
striking out "April 30, 1984" each place it appears and inserting in 
lieu thereof "May 25,1984". 
(c) Section 406 of such Act is amended by striking out "April 30, 
1984" each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof "May 25, 
1984". 
(d) Section 409 of such Act is amended by— 
(1) striking out "May 1, 1984" each place it appears and 
inserting in lieu thereof "May 26,1984"; and 
(2) striking out "April 30, 1984" each place it appears and 
inserting in lieu thereof "May 25,1984". 
SEC. 2. The term of office of any bankruptcy judge who was 
serving on April 30, 1984, and of any bankruptcy judge who is 
serving on the date of the enactment of this Act is extended to and 
shall expire on May 25,1984. 
SEC. 3. (a) Section 8339(n) of title 5, United States Code, is 
amended by striking out "April 1, 1984" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "May 26,1984". 
(b) Section 8331(22) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by 
striking out "April 30, 1984" and inserting in lieu thereof "May 25, 
1984". 
Approved April 30, 1984. 
Apr. 30, 1984 
[S. 2570] 
Ante, p. 116. 
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prec. 101. 
Ante, p. 116. 
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prec. 151. 
Ante, p. 116. 
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prec. 151. 
Ante, p. 116. 
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prec. 1471. 
Judge. 
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prec. 151. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2570: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Apr. 12, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 26, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating May 1984 as "Older Americans Month".
PL 98-267 (H.J.Res.466), enacted 04/17/1984

98 STAT. 154 
PUBLIC LAW 98-267—APR. 17, 1984 
Public Law 98-267 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 17, 1984 
[H.J. Res. 466] 
Designating May 1984 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 Semite 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 1984 as "Older Americans Month" 
and calling on the people of the United States to observe this month 
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved April 17, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 466: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Feb. 8, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 11, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating April 13, 1984, as "Education Day, U.S.A.".
PL 98-264 (H.J.Res.520), enacted 04/13/1984

98 STAT. 148 
PUBLIC LAW 98-264—APR. 13, 1984 
Public Law 98-264 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 13, 1984 
[H.J. Res. 520] 
Designating April 13,1984, as "Education Day, U.S.A.". 
Whereas Congress recognizes the historical tradition of ethical 
values and principles which are the basis of civilized society and 
upon which our great Nation was founded; 
Whereas these ethical values and principles have been the bedrock 
of society from the dawn of civilization, when they were known as 
the Seven Noahide Laws; 
Whereas without these ethical values and principles the edifice of 
civilization stands in serious peril of returning to chaos; 
Whereas society is profoundly concerned with the recent weakening 
of these principles that has resulted in crises that beleaguer and 
threaten the fabric of civilized society; 
Whereas the justified preoccupation with these crises must not let 
the citizens of this Nation lose sight of their responsibility to 
transmit these historical ethical values from our distinguished 
past to the generations of the future; 
Whereas the Lubavitch movement has fostered and promoted these 
ethical values and principles throughout the world; 
Whereas Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson is the universally 
respected and revered leader of the Lubavitch movement, and his 
eighty-second birthday falls on April 13, 1984: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That April 13, 1984, the 
birthday of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, leader and head 
of the worldwide Lubavitch movement, is designated as "Education 
Day, U.S.A.". The President is requested to issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved April 13,1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 520: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Apr. 3, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 5, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning April 8, 1984, as "National Hearing Impaired Awareness Week".
PL 98-263 (H.J.Res.407), enacted 04/13/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-263—APR. 13, 1984 
98 STAT. 147 
Public Law 98-263 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week beginning April 8, 1984, as "National Hearing Impaired 
Apr. 13, 1984 
Awareness Week". 
[H.J. Res. 407] 
Whereas more than fifteen million Americans of all ages experience 
some form of hearing impairment; 
Whereas the deaf and hard of hearing have made significant contri-
butions to society in virtually every occupational category and 
profession; and 
Whereas the remaining impediments and obstacles encountered by 
those with hearing disorders must be recognized and eliminated: 
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 
April 8, 1984, is designated "National Hearing Impaired Awareness 
Week". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of the United States to observe such week with 
appropriate activities. 
Approved April 18, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 407 (S.J. Res. 266): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Apr. 3, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 11, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to authorize funding for the Clement J. Zablocki Memorial Outpatient Facility at the American Children's Hospital in Krakow, Poland.
PL 98-266 (H.R.4835), enacted 04/17/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-266—APR. 17, 1984 
98 STAT. 153 
Public Law 98-266 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize funding for the Clement J. Zablocki Memorial Outpatient Facility at the 
Apr. 17, 1984 
American Children's Hospital in Krakow, Poland. 
[H.R. 4835] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That (a) such 
amounts as may be necessary of the Polish currencies held by the 
United States shall be available for construction of a new facility at 
the American Children's Hospital in Krakow, Poland, which would 
be known as the Clement J. Zablocki Outpatient Facility. Such 
currencies may be utilized without regard to the requirements of 
section 1306 of title 31, the United States Code, or any other 
provision of law. 
(b) There are authorized to be appropriated to the President 
$10,000,000 of which— 
(1) $3,000,000 shall be for equipping and furnishing the Clem-
ent J. Zablocki Outpatient Facility at the American Children's 
Hospital in Krakow, Poland; 
(2) $3,000,000 shall be for improving medical equipment at the 
American Children's Hospital in Krakow, Poland; and 
(3) $4,000,000 shall be for providing medical supplies to 
Poland through private and voluntary agencies, including the 
expenses of purchasing, transporting, and distributing such 
supplies. 
Amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection are authorized to 
remain available until expended. 
Approved April 17, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4835: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Mar. 6, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 5, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to transfer responsibility for furnishing certified copies of Miller Act payment bonds from the Comptroller General to the officer that awarded the contract for which the bond was given.
PL 98-269 (H.R.596), enacted 04/18/1984

98 STAT. 156 
PUBLIC LAW 98-269—APR. 18, 1984 
Public Law 98-269 
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98th Congress 
An Act 
Apr 18 1984 
'^° transfer responsibility for furnishing certified copies of Miller Act payment bonds 
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from the Comptroller General to the officer that awarded the contract for which 
[H.R. 596] 
the bond was given. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the first 
sentence of section 3 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (49 Stat. 794; 40 
U.S.C. 270c), as amended by the Act of August 4, 1959 (73 Stat. 279; 
40 U.S.C. 270c), is amended by striking out "Comptroller General" 
and inserting in lieu thereof "department secretary or agency head 
of the contracting agency". The second sentence of section 3 of the 
Act is amended by striking out "Comptroller General" and inserting 
in lieu thereof "department secretary or agency head of the con-
tracting agency". 
Approved April 18, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 596: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-63 (Comm. on Judiciary). 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-344 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): May 3, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 130 (1984): Apr. 11, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to provide for the designation of July 20, 1984, as "National P.O.W./M.I.A. Recognition Day".
PL 98-262 (S.J.Res.171), enacted 04/13/1984

98 STAT. 146 
PUBLIC LAW 98-262—APR. 13, 1984 
Public Law 98-262 
98th Congress 
. 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 13, 1984 
To provide for the designation of July 20, 1984, as "National P.O.W./M.I.A. 
[S.J. Res. 171] 
Recognition Day". 
Whereas the United States has fought in many wars; 
Whereas thousands of Americans who served in such wars were 
captured by the enemy or are missing in action; 
Whereas many American prisoners of war were subjected to brutal 
and inhuman treatment by their enemy captors in violation of 
international codes and customs for the treatment of prisoners of 
war and many such prisoners of war died from such treatment; 
Whereas many Americans missing in action remain unaccounted 
for and the uncertainty surrounding their fate has caused their 
families to suffer acute hardship; and 
Whereas the sacrifices of American prisoners of war and Americans 
missing in action and their families are deserving of national 
recognition: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the twentieth day of 
July 1984 shall be designated as "National P.O.W./M.LA. Recogni-
tion Day" and the President of the United States is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to commemorate such day with appropriate activities. 
Approved April 13, 1984. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 171: 
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Feb. 27, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 3, considered and passed House.
A bill to designate the air traffic control tower at Midway Airport, Chicago, as the "John G. Fary Tower".
PL 98-260 (H.R.4202), enacted 04/13/1984

98 STAT. 144 
PUBLIC LAW 98-260—APR. 13, 1984 
Public Law 98-260 
98th Congress 
An Act 
Apr. 13, 1984 
To designate the air traffic control tower at Midway Airport, Chicago, as the "John G. 
[H.R. 4202] 
Fary Tower". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the air traffic 
control tower at Midway Airport, Chicago, Illinois, is designated and 
shall hereafter be known as the "John G. Fary Tower". Any refer-
ence in a law, map, regulation, document, or other paper of the 
United States to such control tower shall be held and considered to 
refer to the "John G. Fary Tower". 
Approved April 13, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4202: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-623 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Apr. 2, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 5, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating the week of April 8 through 14, 1984, as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Week".
PL 98-255 (H.J.Res.432), enacted 04/09/1984

98 STAT. 124 
PUBLIC LAW 98-255—APR. 9, 1984 
Public Law 98-255 
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98th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
Apr. 9, 1984 
Designating the week of April 8 through 14,1984, as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness 
[H.J. Res. 432] 
Week". 
Whereas Parkinson's Disease is a progressive and as yet incurable 
neurological affliction that affects one out of every one hundred 
citizens over the age of sixty and whose cause is still unknown; 
Whereas with improved methods of diagnosis, the onset of the 
disease is now being diagnosed as early as the age of forty and 
younger; 
Whereas with earlier diagnosis and the aging of our entire popula-
tion, more and more of our citizens will be afflicted with Parkin-
son's Disease; 
Whereas it is important to educate the public about the need for 
research into the cause and cure of this disabling disorder; and 
Whereas only public awareness of the terrible toll taken by this 
neurological affliction can spur Federal, State, and local govern-
ment agencies, and the private sector to establish the programs 
necessary to find a cure, improve treatment, and help those 
afflicted and their families to cope with this disabling disease: 
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 
week of April 8 through 14, 1984, as "Parkinson's Disease Aware-
ness Week", and to call upon Federal, State, and local government 
agencies, and the people of the United States to observe this week 
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved April 9, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 432 (S.J. Res. 263): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Mar. 22, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 27, considered and passed Senate.