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Designating February 21, 1993, through February 27, 1993, as "American Wine Appreciation Week", and for other purposes.
PL 102-468 (H.J.Res.489), enacted 10/23/1992

PUBLIC LAW 102-468—OCT. 23, 1992 
106 STAT. 2285 
Public Law 102-468 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating February 21, 1993, through February 27, 1993, as "American Wine 
Oct. 23, 1992 
Appreciation Week", and for other purposes. 
[H.J. Res. 489] 
Whereas wine was produced by our Founding Fathers, including 
Thomas Jefferson, and winegrape growing and wine production 
in the United States continue today as a significant agricultural 
industry in 43 of the States; 
Whereas the history of winegrape growing in the world dates back 
over 7,000 years and it continues as a proud tradition nurtured 
by the small farmer in all regions of the United States; 
Whereas this agricultural industry is comprised of thousands of 
family-owned farms, many of which are passed on from generation 
to generation, sustaining responsible preservation of our agricul-
tural resources; 
Whereas more than 1,300 wineries £md over 8,000 grape and fruit 
growers around the country work cooperatively to create wine; 
Whereas over 85 percent of all wine consumed in the United States 
is produced by United States winemakers; 
Whereas the direct economic impact of the United States wine 
industry is estimated to accoimt for over $8,000,000,000 in sales 
annually, including the support of over 200,000 jobs as well 
as $1,000,000,000 in governmental taxes and fees; 
Whereas the United States wine industry contributes to our quality 
of life by its ongoing contributions to organizations and associa-
tions in the health, civic, and educational sectors of the country; 
Whereas acclaim for wine produced in the United States has grown 
internationally for many years and these products account for 
an increasing percentage of United States exports, helping to 
reduce the United States trade deficit; 
Whereas wine, consimied in moderation, enhances the appetite 
and provides delicious accompaniment to all types of regional 
cuisine in the United States, enriching the quality of li^fe for 
the citizenry of the United States; and 
Whereas wine has fulfilled a valued role in a wide variety of 
the cultural, religious, and familial traditions of 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— 
(1) the Congress commends the winegrape and fruit grow-
ers and vintners of the United States for the production of 
such high quality agriciiltural products; and 
106 STAT. 2286 
PUBLIC LAW 102-468—OCT. 23, 1992 
(2) Februaiy 21, 1993, through February 27, 1993, is des-
ignated as "American Wine Appreciation Week". The President 
is authorized and reauested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of tne United States to observe the weeK 
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved October 23, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 489: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Oct. 5, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 8, considered and passed Senate.
Designating the week beginning February 14, 1993, as "National Visiting Nurse Associations Week".
PL 102-467 (H.J.Res.484), enacted 10/23/1992

PUBLIC LAW 102-467—OCT. 23, 1992 
106 STAT. 2283 
Public Law 102-467 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week beginning February 14, 1993, as 'T^ational Visiting Nurse 
Oct. 23, 1992 
Associations Week". 
[H.J. Res. 484] 
Whereas visiting nurse associations have served homebound Ameri-
cans since 1885; 
Whereas such associations annually provide home care and support 
services to more than 1,500,000, men, women, children, and 
infants; 
Whereas such associations serve 422 urban and rural communities 
in 45 States; 
Whereas such associations adhere to high standards of quality 
and provide personalized and cost-effective home health care and 
support, regardless of an individual's ability to pay; 
Whereas such associations are voluntary in nature, independently 
owned, and community based; 
Whereas such associations ensure the quality of care through over-
sight provided by professional advisory committees composed of 
local physicians and nurses; 
Whereas such associations enable hundreds of thousands of Ameri-
cans to recover from illness and injury in the comfort and security 
of their homes; 
Whereas such associations ensure that individuals who are chron-
ically ill or who have physical or mental handicaps receive the 
therapeutic benefits of care and support services in the home; 
Whereas, in the absence of such associations, thousands of patients 
with mental or physical handicaps or chronically disabling ill-
nesses would have to be institutionalized; 
Whereas such associations provide a wide range of services, 
including health care, hospice care, personal care, homemaking, 
occupational, physical, and speech therapy, friendly visiting serv-
ices, social services, nutritional counseling, specialized nursing 
care by registered nurses, and meals on wheels; 
Whereas, in each commimity serviced by such an association, local 
volunteers support the association by serving on the board of 
directors, raising funds, visiting patients in their homes, assisting 
patients and nurses at wellness clinics, delivering meals on 
wheels to patients, running errands for patients, working in the 
association's office, and providing tender loving care; and 
Whereas the need for home health care for young and old alike 
continues to grow annually: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the week 
106 STAT. 2284 
PUBLIC LAW 102-467—OCT. 23, 1992 
beginning February 14, 1993, is designated as "National Visiting 
Nurse Associations Week", and the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the 
United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved October 23, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 484: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 8, considered and passed Senate.
Designating September 16, 1992, as "National Occupational Therapy Day".
PL 102-466 (H.J.Res.471), enacted 10/23/1992

PUBLIC LAW 102-466—OCT. 23, 1992 
106 STAT. 2281 
Public Law 102-466 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating October 14, 1992, as 'National Occupational Therapy Day". 
Whereas occupational therapy is a health and rehabilitation profes-
sion whose practitioners help to restore the highest quality of 
productive life to individuals recovering from illnesses or injuries; 
Whereas practitioners of occupational therapy help individuals cope 
with developmental disabilities, psychosocial difficulties, 
or 
changes resulting from the aging process; 
Whereas practitioners of occupational therapy in the United States 
treat more than 7,500,000 children and adults annually in a 
variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing facilities, out-
patient rehabilitation facilities, psychiatric facilities, community 
mental health centers, private and public schools, and through 
independent practices and home healtn agencies; 
Whereas practitioners of occupational therapy served the United 
States with great distinction from World War I to Operation 
Desert Storm by providing a wide variety of rehabilitation services 
to wounded members of the armed forces of the United States 
and by developing programs with the armed services to train 
additional occupational therapists; 
Whereas the American Occupational Therapy Association, which 
was founded in 1917, is the oldest allied health professional 
society in the United States; 
Whereas the membership of the American Occupational Therapy 
Association includes more than 45,000 occupational therapists, 
occupational therapy assistants, and students of occupational 
therapy from all of the 50 States of the United States, the 
District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and 
65 foreign countries; and 
Whereas 1992 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the 
American Occupational Therapy Association: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Oct. 23, 1992 
[H.J. Res. 471] 
106 STAT. 2282 
PUBLIC LAW 102-466—OCT. 23, 1992 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That October 
14, 1992, is designated as 'Tl^ational Occupational Therapy Da3r^, 
and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling on the people of the United States to observe the 
day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 23, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE fflSTORY—H.J. Res. 471 (S.J. Res. 315): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Oct. 5, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 8, considered and passed Senate.
Designating January 16, 1993, as "Religious Freedom Day".
PL 102-464 (H.J.Res.457), enacted 10/23/1992

PUBLIC LAW 102-464—OCT. 23, 1992 
106 STAT. 2277 
Public Law 102-464 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating January 16,1993, as "Religious Freedom Dajr". 
Whereas December 15,1991, is the 200th anniversary of the comple-
tion of the ratification of the Bill of Rights; 
Whereas the first amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States guarantees religious liberty to the people of the United 
States; 
Whereas millions of people from all parts of the world have come 
to the United States fleeing religious persecution £uid seeking 
freedom to worship; 
Whereas in 1777 Thomas Jefferson wrote the bill entitled "A Bill 
for Establishing Religious Freedom in Virginia" to guarantee 
freedom of conscience and separation of church and state; 
Whereas in 1786, through the devotion of Virginians such as George 
Mason and James Madison, the Greneral Assembly of Virginia 
passed such bill; 
Whereas the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom inspired 
and shaped the guarantees of religious freedom in the first 
amendment; 
Whereas the Supreme Coiut of the United States has recognized 
repeatedly that the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom 
was an important influence in the development of the Bill of 
Rights; 
Whereas scholars across the United States have proclaimed the 
vital importance of such statute and leaders in fields such as 
law and religion have devoted time, energy, and resources to 
celebrating its contribution to international freedom; and 
Whereas America's First Freedom Center, located in Richmond, 
Virginia, plans a permanent monument to the Statute of Virginia 
for Religious Freedom, accompsmied by educational programs and 
commemorative activities for visitors from around the world: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That January 
Oct. 23, 1992 
[H.J. Res. 457] 
106 STAT. 2278 
PUBLIC LAW 102-464—OCT. 23, 1992 
16, 1993, is designated as "Religious Freedom Day", and the Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
on the people of the United States to join together to celebrate 
their religious freedom and to observe the day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 23, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 457 (S.J. Res. 283): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECX)RD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
June 25, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 8, considered and passed Senate.
Designating the week beginning November 1, 1992, as "National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week".
PL 102-463 (H.J.Res.399), enacted 10/23/1992

106 STAT. 2276 
PUBLIC LAW 102-463—OCT. 23, 1992 
Public Law 102-463 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 23, 1992 
Designating the week beginning November 1, 1992, as "National Medical Staff 
[H.J. Res. 399] 
Services Awareness Week". 
Whereas there are more than 2,600 certified medical staff coordina-
tors across the United States whose purpose is to enhance the 
professionalism and efficiency of health care in the United States; 
Whereas the health care industry, especially hospital and medical 
staff personnel, has experienced tremendous change and chal-
lenges in recent years; 
Whereas the role of medical staff services personnel has become 
essential to effective health care management; 
Whereas complex legal, financial, and regulatory requirements have 
greatly increased the need for expanded administration of medical 
staff fimctions; 
Whereas encouraging professional development for medical staff 
services personnel is essential for effective, productive, and com-
petent hospital and medical staffs; 
Whereas, in 1978, dedicated individuals organized to recognize and 
support the vitally important work of the medical stan services 
profession; and 
Whereas a need exists to increase recognition of the valuable and 
important role of the medical staff services profession across 
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 the week 
beginning November 1, 1992, is designated as "National Medical 
Staff Services Awareness Week", and the President is authorized 
and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of 
the United States to observe the week with appropriate pro-ams, 
ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved October 23, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 399: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Oct. 5, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 8, considered and passed Senate.
Designating January 4, 1992 through January 10, 1992, as "Braille Literacy Week".
PL 102-462 (H.J.Res.353), enacted 10/23/1992

106 STAT. 2274 
PUBUC LAW 102-462—OCT. 23,1992 
Public Law 102-462 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 23,1992 
[H.J. Res. 353] 
Designating the week beginning Januaiy 3,1993, as 'braille literacy Week". 
Whereas Braille, the system of dots used by the blind to read 
and write, is a truly elegant and effective medium of literacy; 
Whereas blind and visually impaired individuals must be afforded 
the opportunity to achieve hteracy so that they can compete 
in employment, succeed in education, and live independent, fruit-
ful lives; 
Whereas recording devices, reading machines such as the optacon, 
and computer-screen access programs have enabled blind individ-
uals to gain access to a wide variety of printed material but 
cannot replace a medium such as Bridlle whidi allows a blind 
individual to read and write independently; 
Whereas the teaching of Braille has been woefully neglected over 
the past several decades; and 
Whereas many States have acted or are acting to ensure that 
blind and visually impaired school age students are taught Braille 
if it is judged the appropriate medium to provide such students 
with the opportunity to achieve literacy: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION AND PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION. 
That the week beginning January 3, 1993, is designated as 
Louis Braille. 
**Braille Literacy Week". The President is authorized and requested 
to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United 
States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activi-
ties, including educational activities to celebrate the contributions 
of the inventor of Braille, Louis Braille, who was bom on January 
4, 1809, and to heighten public awareness of both the importance 
of Braille literacy among children and adults who are blind and 
the great need for the production of the wide variety of commonly 
available print documents in Braille. 
SEC. 
2. 
STATE 
AND 
LOCAL 
PROCLAMATIONS. 
The Governor of each State, the chief executive of the District 
of Colimibia and each territory of the United States, and the chief 
executive of each political si:d)division of each State or territory 
PUBLIC LAW 102-462—OCT. 23, 1992 
106 STAT. 2275 
is urged to issue a proclamation (or other appropriate official state-
ment) calling upon the people of such State, the District of 
Columbia, or sudi territory or political subdivision to observe the 
week beginning January 3, 1993, in the manner described in 
section 1. 
Approved October 23, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 353: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Sept. 16, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 8, considered and passed Senate. 
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To designate the month of October 1992 as "Country Music Month".
PL 102-470 (H.J.Res.520), enacted 10/23/1992

PUBLIC LAW 102-470—OCT. 23, 1992 
106 STAT. 2289 
Public Law 102-470 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct 23 1992 
To designate the month of October 1992 as "Country Music Month". 
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[H.J. Res. 520] 
Whereas country music derives its roots from the folk songs of 
our Nation's workers, captures the spirit of our religious h3anns, 
reflects the sorrow and joy of our traditional ballads, and echoes 
the drive and soulfiilness of rhythm and blues; 
Whereas country music has played an integral part in our Nation's 
history, accompanjdng the growth of the United States and reflect-
ing the ethnic and cultural diversity of our people; 
Whereas country music embodies the spirit of America and the 
deep and genuine feelings individuals experience throughout their 
lives; 
Whereas the distinctively American refrains of country music have 
been performed for audiences throughout the world, striking a 
chord deep within the hearts and souls of its fans; and 
Whereas the month of October 1992 marks the twenty-eighth 
annual observance of Country Music Month: 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 October 1992 be designated as "Country Music Month" and 
that the President is authorized and req[uested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the Umted States to observe such 
month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 23, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE fflSTORY—H.J. Res. 520 (S.J. Res. 332): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Sept. 16, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 8, considered and passed Senate.
To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the American Discovery Trail for study to determine the feasibility and desirability of its designation as a national trail.
PL 102-461 (H.R.6184), enacted 10/23/1992

PUBLIC LAW 102-461—OCT. 23, 1992 
106 STAT. 2273 
Public Law 102-461 
102d Congress 
An Act 
To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the American Discovery 
Q . 23 1992 
Trail for study to determine the feasibility and desirability of its designation 
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as a national trail. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled. 
Conservation. 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL AS A 
STUDY TRAIL. 
Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 
1244(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new para-
graph: 
"(34) American Discovery Trail, extending from Pt. R^es, 
California, across the United States through Nevada, Utah, CTolo-
rado, KaxLsas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, 
West Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, to Cape 
Henlopen State Park, Delaware; to include in the central United 
States a nortliem route through Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, 
and Indiana and a southern route through Colorado, Kansas, Mis-
souri, Illinois, and Indiana.". 
SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF ALA KAHAKAI TRAIL AS A STUDY TRAIL. 
Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 
1244(c)) is further amended by adding at the end the following 
new paragraph: 
"(35) Ala Kahakai Trail in the State of Hawaii, an ancient 
Hawaiian trail on the Island of Hawaii extending from the northern 
tip of the Island of Hawaii approximately 175 miles along the 
western and southern coasts to the northern boundary of Hawaii 
Volcanoes National Park.". 
Approved October 23,1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 6184: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Oct. 5, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 8, considered and passed Senate.
Congressional Award Act Amendments of 1992
PL 102-457 (H.R.6049), enacted 10/23/1992

PUBLIC LAW 102-457—OCT. 23, 1992 
106 STAT. 2265 
Public Law 102-457 
102d Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Congressional Award Act to revise and extend authorities for the 
Oct. 28,1992 
Congressional Award Board. 
[H.R. 6049] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
CongresBional 
Award Act 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
^SSS™®°** 
of 1992. 
This Act may be cited as the "Congressional Award Act Amend- 
2 USC 801 
mentsofl992''. 
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SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS REGARDING FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OF 
CONGRESSIONAL AWARD PROGRAM; NONCOMPLIANCE WITH 
REQUIREMENTS. 
Section 5 of the Congressional Award Act (2 U.S.C. 804) is 
amended by adding at the end the following subsection: 
"(cXD The Director shall, in consultation with the Board, ensure 
that appropriate procedures for fiscal control and fund accounting 
are established for the financial operations of the Congressional 
Award Program, and that such operations are administered by 
personnel with expertise in accounting and financial management. 
Such personnel may be retained imder contract. In carrying out 
this paragraph, the Director shall ensure that the liabilities of 
the Board do not, for any calendar year, exceed the assets of 
the Board. 
•*(2XA) The Comptroller General of the United States shall Reports, 
determine, for calendar years 1993 and 1994, whether the Director 
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by the Comptroller General imder the preceding sentence shall 
be included in the first report submitted under section 8(b) after 
December 31,1994. 
106 STAT. 2266 
PUBLIC LAW 102-457—OCT. 23, 1992 
"(B) If the Director fails to substantially comply with paragraph 
(1), the Board shall take such actions as may be necessary to 
prepare, pursuant to section 9, for the orderly cessation of the 
activities of the Board.". 
SEC. 3. TERMINATION. 
Section 9 of the Congressional Award Act (2 U.S.C. 808) is 
amended by striking "October 1, 1992" and inserting "October 
1,1995". 
Approved October 23,1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—RR. 6049; 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Vol. 138 (1992): 
Oct 2, ocmsidered and paased Houae. 
Oct 7, considered and passed Senate.
To redesignate Springer Mountain National Recreation Area as "Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area".
PL 102-456 (H.R.6000), enacted 10/23/1992

106 STAT. 2264 
PUBLIC LAW 102-456—OCT. 23, 1992 
Public Law 102-456 
102d Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 23,1992 
To redesignate Springer Mountain National Recreation Area as '^d Jenkins National 
[H.R. 6000] 
Recreation Area". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
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SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION. 
Springer Mountain National Recreation Area in the Chattahoo-
chee National Forest, in the State of Georgia, is hereby redesignated 
as '^d Jenkins National Recreation Area". 
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SEC. 2. LEGAL REFERENCES. 
Any reference in any law, regulation, document, record, map, 
or other paper of the United States to Springer Mountain National 
Recreation Area is deemed to be a reference to Ed Jenkins National 
Recreation Area. 
Approved October 23, 1992. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R 6000: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 102-935 (Comm. on Agriculture). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 138 (1992): 
Sept. 29, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 8, considered and passed Senate.