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A joint resolution to designate the period commencing February 4, 1990, and ending February 10, 1990, as "National Burn Awareness Week".
PL 101-242 (S.J.Res.217), enacted 02/12/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-242—FEB. 12, 1990 
104 STAT. 5 
Public Law 101-242 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
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To designate the period commencing February 4, 1990, and ending February 10, 1990, 
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and the period commencing February 3, 1991, and ending February 9, 1991, as 
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'National Burn Awareness Week". 
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Whereas the burn problem in the United States is one of the worst 
of any industrialized nation in the world; 
Whereas burn injuries are one of the leading causes of accidental 
death in the United States today; 
Whereas every year over 2,000,000 people are victims of some form 
of burn injury in the United States alone, and children account 
for between one-third and one-half of this total; 
Whereas of these injuries, over 70,000 are hospitalized and account 
for 9,000,000 disability days and $100,000,000 in costs annually; 
Whereas over 6,000 people die from burn injuries annually, and the 
rehabilitative and psychological impact of burns is devastating; 
Whereas young children are in the highest risk group suffering from 
hot liquid burns and injuries caused by child fire play and fire 
setting; 
Whereas older adults and the disabled are also at great risk and 
extremely susceptible to burn injuries; 
Whereas burn survivors often face years of costly reconstructive 
surgery and extensive physical and psychological rehabilitation in 
overcoming disabilities and fears of rejection by family members, 
friends, coworkers, schoolmates, and the public in general; 
Whereas it is estimated that approximately 75 percent of all burn 
injuries and deaths could be prevented by a comprehensive na-
tional educational and awareness campaign and by changes in the 
design and technology of homes and consumer products; 
Wheresis a general public awareness of the need for smoke detectors 
and home fire escape plans, in combination with an understand-
ing of the risk associated with items in the home environment, 
can cause a reduction of injuries and loss of life; and 
Whereas there is a need for an effective national program that deals 
with all aspects of burn injuries and on the prevention thereof: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the period commenc-
ing February 4, 1990, and ending February 10, 1990, and the period 
104 STAT. 6 
PUBLIC LAW 101-242—FEB. 12, 1990 
commencing February 3, 1991, and ending February 9, 1991, are 
designated as "National Burn Awareness Week", and the President 
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States and all Federal, State, and local govern-
ment officials to observe that week with appropriate programs and 
activities. 
Approved February 12, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 217: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 185 (1989): Oct. 27, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 136 (1990): Feb. 6, considered and passed House.
To authorize the appropriation of sums necessary for the expansion of the membership of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia from 50 associate judges to 58 associate judges.
PL 101-232 (H.R.3670), enacted 12/13/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-232—DEC. 13,1989 
103 STAT. 1967 
Public Law 101-232 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the expansion of the membership of the Superior Court of the District of 
Dec. 13,1989 
Columbia from 50 associate juc^es to 58 associate judges. 
[H.R. 3670] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZING EXPANSION OF MEMBERSHIP OF SUPERIOR 
COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 
Section 11-903, D.C. Code (as amended by section 138 of the 
District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1990) is amended by strik-
ing "Subject to the enactment of authorizing legislation, the" and 
inserting "The". 
Approved December 13,1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3670: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Nov. 17, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 20, considered and passed Senate.
Designating February 16, 1990, as "Lithuanian Independence Day".
PL 101-247 (H.J.Res.149), enacted 02/16/1990

104 STAT. 92 
PUBLIC LAW 101-247—FEB. 16, 1990 
Public Law 101-247 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Feb. 16, 1990 
[H.J. Res. 149] 
Designating February 16, 1990, as "Lithuanian Independence Day". 
Whereas February 16, 1990, is the 72nd anniversary of the declara-
tion of independence of Lithuania; 
Whereas on February 16, 1918, the Council of Lithuania, the sole 
representative of the Lithuanian people, in conformity with the 
recognized right to national self determination, proclaimed the 
restoration of an independent and democratic Lithuania and 
ended all ties that formally subordinated Lithuania to other 
nations; 
Whereas Lithuania was independent until 1940 when the Soviet 
Union took over the country; 
Whereas the United States opposes tyranny and injustice in all 
forms and supports the cause of Lithuanian independence; and 
Whereas the oppressed people currently living in Lithuania keep 
the flame of freedom forever burning in their hearts: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That February 16, 1990, is 
designated as "Lithuanian Independence Day", and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to celebrate such day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved February 16, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 149 (S.J. Res. 208): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 135 (1989): June 29, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 136 (1990): Jan. 30, considered and passed Senate.
Providing for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred First Congress.
PL 101-228 (H.J.Res.449), enacted 12/12/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-228—DEC. 12, 1989 
103 STAT. 1945 
Public Law 101-228 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 12, 1989 
Providing for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred First Congress. 
[H.J. Res. 449] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the second regular 
session of the One Hundred First Congress shall begin at 12 o'clock 
meridian on Tuesday, January 23, 1990. 
SEC. 2. Prior to the convening of the second regular session of the 
One Hundred First Congress on January 23, 1990, as provided in 
section 1 of this resolution, Congress shall reassemble at 12 o'clock 
meridian on the second day after its Members are notified in 
accordance with section 3 of this resolution. 
SEC. 3. The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the 
Senate, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of 
the House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify the 
Members of the House and Senate, respectively, to reassemble 
whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. 
SEC. 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1105 of title 31, Pr^identofU.S. 
United States Code, the President shall transmit to the Congress not ^"**®*' Federal, 
later than January 22,1990, the Budget for fiscal year 1991, 
Approved December 12,1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 449: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Nov. 21, considered said passed House and Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 25 (1989): 
Dec. 12, Presidential statement.
To designate lock and dam numbered 4 on the Arkansas River, Arkansas, as the "Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam".
PL 101-230 (H.R.2178), enacted 12/13/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-230—DEC. 13, 1989 
103 STAT. 1953 
Public Law 101-230 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To designate lock and dam numbered 4 on the Arkansas River, Arkansas, as the 
Dec. 13, 1989 
"Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam". 
[H.R. 2178] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
Lock and dam numbered 4 on the Arkansas River, Arkansas, 
constructed as part of the project for navigation on the Arkansas 
River and tributaries, shall hereafter be known and designated as 
the "Emmett Sanders Lock and Dam". 
SEC. 2. LEGAL REFERENCE. 
A reference in any law, regulation, document, or record of the 
United States to the lock and dam referred to in section 1 shall 
hereafter be deemed to be a reference to the "Emmett Sanders Lock 
and Dam". 
Approved December 13, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2178: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
May 11, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 21, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Homer Alfred Neal of Michigan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
PL 101-210 (S.J.Res.203), enacted 12/07/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-210—DEC. 7, 1989 
103 STAT. 1839 
Public Law 101-210 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Providing for the appointment of Homer Alfred Neal as a citizen regent of the Board 
Dec. 7, 1989 
of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 
[S.J. Res. 203] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance with 
Section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 
43), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institu-
tion, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by 
reason of the resignation of Murray Gell-Mann of California on 
September 13, 1988, is filled by the appointment of Homer Alfred 
Neal of Michigan. The appointment is for a term of six years, 
beginning on the date on which this joint resolution becomes law. 
Approved December 7,1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 203: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 101-149 (Cbmm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Oct. 2, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 17, considered and passed House, amended. 
Nov. 19, Senate concurred in House amendments.
To provide survival assistance to victims of civil strife in Central America.
PL 101-215 (H.R.3696), enacted 12/11/1989

103 STAT. 1852 
PUBLIC LAW 101-215—DEC. 11, 1989 
Dec. 11, 1989 
[H.R. 3696] 
Health and 
medical care. 
Voluntarism. 
Voluntarism. 
Public Law 101-215 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To provide survival assistance to victims of civil strife in Central America. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SURVIVAL ASSISTANCE. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Agency for International Development 
shall use unobligated funds made available pursuant to section 8(a) 
of Public Law 100-276 to provide medical care and other relief for 
noncombatant victims of civil strife in Central America. Such assist-
ance shall be used to make available prosthetic devices and re-
habilitation, provide medicines and immunizations, assist burn vic-
tims, help orphans, and otherwise provide assistance for noncombat-
ants who have been physically injured or displaced by civil strife in 
Central America. Priority shall be given to those with the greatest 
needs for assistance. 
(b) USE OF P V O ' S AND INTERNATIONAL RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS.— 
Assistance pursuant to this section shall be provided only through 
nonpolitical private and voluntary organizations and international 
relief organizations. Preference in the distribution of such assistance 
shall be given to organizations presently providing similar services 
such as Catholic Relief Services, the International Committee of the 
Red Cross, CARE, the United Nations Children's Fund, the United 
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Partners of the Americas, 
and the Pan American Health Organization, 
(c) ASSISTANCE IN NICARAGUA.—Not more than one-half of the 
assistance provided under this section may be provided through 
nonpolitical private and voluntary organizations and international 
relief organizations operating inside Nicaragua. None of the assist-
ance pursuant to this section may be provided to or through the 
Government of Nicaragua. 
Approved December 11, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3696: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Nov. 20, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 21, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating 1990 as the "International Year of Bible Reading".
PL 101-209 (S.J.Res.164), enacted 12/07/1989

103 STAT. 1838 
PUBLIC LAW 101-209—DEC. 7,1989 
Public Law 101-209 
iOlst Congress 
Dec. 7,1989 
[S.J. Res. 164] 
Joint Resolution 
Designating 1990 as the "International Year of Bible Reading". 
Whereas the Bible has made a unique contribution in shaping the 
United States as a distinctive and blessed Nation and people; 
Whereas'deeply held values springing from the Bible led to the early 
settlement of our Nation; 
Whereas many of our great national leaders, such as Presidents 
Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, and Wilson, paid tribute to the 
important influence the Bible has had in the development of our 
Nation; 
Whereas President Jackson called the Bible "the rock on which our 
Republic rests"; 
Whereas the history of our Nation illustrates the value of volun-
tarily applying the teachings of the Bible in the lives of individ-
uals and of families; and 
Whereas numerous individuals and organizations around the world 
are joining hands to encourage international Bible reading in 
1990: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That 1990 is designated as 
the "International Year of Bible Reading". The President is au-
thorized and requested to issue a proclamation recognizing both the 
formative influence the Bible has had on many societies of the world 
and the value of the study of the Bible. 
Approved December 7,1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 164: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Oct. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 20, considered and passed House, amended. Senate concurred in House 
amendments.
National Consumer Cooperative Bank Amendments of 1989
PL 101-206 (H.R.3720), enacted 12/07/1989

103 STAT. 1832 
PUBLIC LAW 101-206—DEC. 7, 1989 
Public Law 101-206 
101st Congress 
An Act 
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^° amend provisions of the National Consumer Cooperative Bank Act relating to the 
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payment of interest on and the redemption of class A notes issued by the National 
[H.R. 3720] 
Consumer Cooperative Bank. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
National 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
Consumer 
Cooperative 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
Bank 
Amendments of 
This Act may be cited as the "National Consumer Cooperative 
1989. 
Bank Amendments of 1989". 
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note. 
SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS RELATING TO CLASS A NOTES. 
Section 104(c) of the National Consumer Cooperative Bank Act (12 
U.S.C. 3014(c)) is amended— 
(1) by striking out the first 2 sentences and inserting the 
following: "The holder of class A notes shall be entitled to 
interest at a rate or rates determined by the Secretary of the 
Treasury, taking into consideration the current average yield 
on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States of 
comparable terms and conditions as of the last day of the month 
preceding each issuance of such class A notes to the Secretary of 
the Treasury, except that, until October 1, 1990, interest pay-
ments shall not exceed 25 percent of gross revenues for the year, 
less necessary operating expenses including a reserve for pos-
sible losses. From time to time, the Bank may, with the ap-
proval of the Secretary of the Treasury and consistent with the 
terms of this Act, issue replacement class A notes upon terms 
and conditions to be agreed upon by the Bank and the Sec-
retary, bearing interest as provided in this subsection (c), in 
substitution for those class A notes previously issued."; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: "All class A notes shall 
be redeemed by the Bank no later than October 31, 2020.". 
Approved December 7, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3720: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Nov. 20, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 21, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Robert James Woolsey, Jr. of Maryland as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
PL 101-211 (S.J.Res.202), enacted 12/07/1989

103 STAT. 1840 
PUBLIC LAW 101-211-DEC. 7, 1989 
Public Law 101-211 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 7, 1989 
Providing for the appointment of Robert James Woolsey, Jr. as a citizen regent of the 
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Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance with 
Section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 
43), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institu-
tion, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by 
reason of the death of CarUsle H. Humelsine of Virginia on January 
26,1989, is filled by the appointment of Robert James Woolsey, Jr. of 
Maryland. The appointment is for a term of six years, beginning on 
the date on which this joint resolution becomes law. 
Approved December 7, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 202: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 101-148 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Oct. 2, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 17, considered and passed House, amended. 
Nov. 19, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A bill to exclude Agent Orange settlement payments from countable income and resources under Federal means-tested programs.
PL 101-201 (S.892), enacted 12/06/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-201—DEC. 6, 1989 
103 STAT. 1795 
Public Law 101-201 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To exclude Agent Orange settlement payments from countable income and resources 
Dec. 6, 1989 
under Federal means-tested programs. 
[S. 892] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. AGENT ORANGE SETTLEMENT PAYMENTS EXCLUDED PROM 
COUNTABLE INCOME AND RESOURCES UNDER FEDERAL 
MEANS-TESTED PROGRAMS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—That none of the payments made from the 
Agent Orange Settlement Fund or any other fund established pursu-
ant to the settlement in the In Re Agent Orange product liability 
litigation, M.D.L. No. 381 (E.D.N.Y.), shall be considered income or 
resources in determining eligibility for or the amount of benefits 
under any Federal or federally assisted program. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The provision in subsection (a) shall become 
effective January 1, 1989. 
Approved December 6, 1989, 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 892 (H.R. 1129): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-373 accompanying H.R. 1129 (Comm. on Government 
Operations). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
June 8, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 17, H.R. 1129 considered and passed House; proceedings vacated and 
S. 892, amended, pttssed in lieu. 
Nov. 2U, Senate concurred in House amendment.
To designate the building located at 2566 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York, as the "Walter Edward Grady United States Post Office".
PL 101-199 (H.R.481), enacted 12/06/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-199—DEC. 6, 1989 
103 STAT. 1793 
Public Law 101-199 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To designate the building located at 2562 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York, 
Dec. 6, 1989 
as the "Walter Edward Grady United States Post Office Building", 
[H.R. 481] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the building 
located at 2562 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, New York, known 
as the New Dorp Station, is designated as the "Walter Edward 
Grady United States Post Office Building". Any reference in a law, 
map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United 
States to that building shall be deemed to be a reference to the 
Walter Edward Grady United States Post Office Building. 
Approved December 6, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 481: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
May 2, considered and paraed House. 
Nov. 21, considered and passed Senate.
Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year 1990, and for other purposes.
PL 101-198 (H.J.Res.448), enacted 12/06/1989

103 STAT. 1792 
PUBLIC LAW 101-198—DEC. 6, 1989 
Public Law 101-198 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 6, 1989 
[H.J. Res. 448] 
Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year 1990, and for other purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the following sum is 
hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not other-
wise appropriated, for the fiscal year 1990, and for other purposes, 
namely: 
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 
ASSISTANT SECRETARY F
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R HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 
SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT 
For an additional amount for carrying out the Social Services 
Block Grant Act, $100,000,000: Provided, That this amount shall 
only become available if specifically authorized in law. 
Approved December 6, 1989, 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 448: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Nov. 21, considered and passed House and Senate.