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A joint resolution designating the week beginning May 13, 1984, as "Municipal Clerk's Week."
PL 98-158 (S.J.Res.92), enacted 11/17/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-158—NOV. 17, 1983 
97 STAT. 991 
Public Law 98-158 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week beginning May 13, 1984, as "Municipal Clerk's Week". 
Whereas the municipal clerk, oldest of public servants, is the hub 
around which revolves efficient and responsive local government; 
Whereas as local government has grown in responsibility and impor-
tance through the centuries, so has the commission of the munici-
pal clerk; 
Whereas the municipal clerk provides a direct link between past, 
present, and future by preserving records for posterity and imple-
menting decisions of the legislative body, all the time seeking 
better and more efficient ways to do these jobs; 
Whereas the accurate recording, careful safeguarding, and prompt 
retrieval of public records are vital functions, without which 
efficient and responsive local government could not exist; 
Whereas municipal clerks follow a mandate to seek better and more 
effective ways to perform those critical responsibilities in light of 
the rapid technological advances of today's world; and 
Whereas in keeping with this mandate, municipal clerks also are 
dedicated to continuous professional education and training, in 
order to stay abreast of those advances: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That, in recognition of the 
outstanding and vital services performed by municipal clerks, 
reflecting their dedication to public service for the community, the 
week beginning May 13, 1984, is designated "Municipal Clerk's 
Week". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of the United States to observe that week with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 17, 1983. 
Nov. 17, 1983 
[S.J. Res. 92] 
Municipal 
Clerk's Week. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 92: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
May 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 27, considered and passed House, amended. 
Nov. 3, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A joint resolution designating November 12, 1983, as "Anti-Defamation League Day" in honor of the league's seventieth anniversary.
PL 98-155 (H.J.Res.408), enacted 11/16/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-155—NOV. 16, 1983 
97 STAT. 987 
Public Law 98-155 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating November 12, 1983, as "Anti-Defamation League Day" in honor of the 
Nov. 16, 1983 
league's seventieth anniversary. 
[H.J. Res. 408] 
Whereas the Anti-Defamation League since its inception has worked 
to strengthen the democratic underpinnings of American society 
and to establish a harmonious unity of friendship and understand-
ing amidst this Nation's reUgious, racial, and ethnic diversity; 
Whereas the Anti-Defamation League has combated, counteracted, 
and educated against anti-Semitism, racism, and the extremists of 
totalitarianism; 
Whereas the Anti-Defamation 
League represents the special 
concerns and interests of the American Jewish community in 
upholding human rights and civil liberties in this country and 
throughout the world; 
Whereais the Anti-Defamation League is an effective advocate for 
friendship and alliance with Israel; 
Whereas the Anti-Defamation League, and its leaders and support-
ers, set an example of leadership and participation in events and 
programs to affect the well-being and future of all people; and 
Whereas the Anti-Defamation League, in purpose and program, 
espouses and fulfills the highest ideals and aspirations of Ameri-
cans of all faiths, races, and cultural origins: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That, in honor of the Anti-Defamatioa 
seventieth anniversary of the founding of the Anti-Defamation 
Le^g^^ Day. 
Legigue, November 12,1983, is designated "Anti-Defamation League 
Day". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of the United States to observe that day with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 16, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 408: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Nov. 10, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 11, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to allow the obsolete submarine United States ship "Albacore" to be transferred to the Portsmouth Submarine Memorial Association, Incorporated, before the expiration of the otherwise applicable sixty-day congressional review period.
PL 98-149 (S.1944), enacted 11/07/1983

97 STAT. 958 
PUBLIC LAW 98-149—NOV. 7, 1983 
Nov. 7, 1983 
[S. 1944] 
U.S.S. Albacore. 
Transfer to 
submarine 
memorial 
association. 
Public Law 98-149 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To allow the obsolete submarine United States ship Albacore to be transferred to the 
Portsmouth Submarine Memorial Association, Incorporated, before the expiration 
of the otherwise applicable sixty-^lay congressional review period. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, That clauses (2) and 
(3) of section 7308(c) of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply 
with respect to the transfer by the Secretary of the Navy under 
section 7308(a) of such title of the obsolete submarine United States 
ship Albacore to the Portsmouth Submarine Memorial Association, 
Incorporated, a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of 
the State of New Hampshire. 
Approved November 7, 1983, 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1944 (H.R. 3980): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-441 accompanying H.R. 3980 (Comm. on Armed Services). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Oct. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 26, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of November 27, 1983, through December 3, 1983, as "National Home Care Week."
PL 98-153 (S.J.Res.122), enacted 11/15/1983

97 STAT. 984 
PUBLIC LAW 98-153—NOV. 15, 1983 
Public Law 98-153 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 15,1983 
To designate the week of November 27,1983, through December 3,1983, as "National 
[S.J. Res. 122] 
Home Care Week'° 
Whereas organized home health care services to the elderly and 
disabled have existed in this country since the last quarter of the 
eighteenth century; 
Whereas home health care is recognized as an effective and eco-
nomical alternative to unnecessary institutionalization; 
Whereas caring for the ill and disabled in their homes places 
emphasis on the dignity and independence of the individual 
receiving these services; 
Whereas since the enactment of the medicare program, including 
skilled nursing services, physical therapy, speech therapy, social 
services, occupational therapy, and home health aide service, the 
number of home health agencies providing these services has 
increased from less than five hundred to more than three 
thousand; and 
Whereas many private and charitable organizations provide these 
and similar services to millions of patients each year preventing, 
postponing, and Umiting the need for institutionalization: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
National Home 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of 
Care Week. 
November 27, 1983, through December 3, 1983, is designated as 
"National Home Care Week", and the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe the week with appropriate programs, 
ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved November 15, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 122: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Oct. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 4, considered and passed House.
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to make the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., a legal public holiday.
PL 98-144 (H.R.3706), enacted 11/02/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-144—NOV. 2, 1983 
97 STAT. 917 
Public Law 98-144 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To £unend title 5, United States Code, to make the birthday of Martin Luther King, 
Jr., a legal public holiday. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 6103(a) 
of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting immediately 
below the item relating to New Year's Day the following: 
"Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the third Monday in 
January.". 
SEC. 2. The amendment made by the first section of this Act shall 
take effect on the first January 1 that occurs after the two-year 
period following the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Nov. 2, 1983 
[H.R. 3706] 
Birthday of 
Martin Luther 
King, Jr. 
Legal public 
holiday. 
Effective date. 
5 u s e 6103 note. 
Approved November 2, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3706 (H.R. 3345): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-314 accompanying H.R. 3345 (Comm. on Post Office and 
Civil Service). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Aug. 2, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 18, 19, considered and passed Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 19, No. 44 (1983): 
Nov. 2, Presidential statement.
A joint resolution to designate the week of November 2, 1983 through November 9, 1983, as "National Drug Abuse Education Week".
PL 98-142 (S.J.Res.57), enacted 11/01/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-142—NOV. 1, 1983 
97 STAT. 915 
Public Law 98-142 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week of November 2, 1983 through November 9, 1983, as "National 
Nov. 1, 1983 
Drug Abuse Education Week". 
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Whereas the illegal drug trade consists of approximately 
$79,000,000,000 in retail business per year; 
Whereas removing the demand for drugs would reduce the illegal 
drug trade; 
Whereas drug abuse destroys the future of many of the young people 
and adults in the Nation; 
Whereas the eradication of drug abuse requires a united mobiliza-
tion of national resources, including law enforcement and educa-
tional efforts; and 
Whereas the most effective deterrent to drug abuse is education of 
parents and children in the home, classroom, and community: 
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 Novem- National Drug 
ber 2, 1983, through November 9, 1983, is designated as "National ^^^^ ^'^'''=^^'°'' 
Drug Abuse Education Week" and the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to participate in drug abuse education and prevention 
programs in their communities and encouraging parents and chil-
dren to investigate and discuss drug abuse problems and possible 
solutions. 
Approved November 1, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 57: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Mar. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 26, considered and passed House, amended. 
Oct. 31, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A joint resolution to designate November 1983 as "National Diabetes Month".
PL 98-145 (S.J.Res.121), enacted 11/03/1983

97 STAT. 918 
PUBLIC LAW 98-145—NOV. 3, 1983 
Public Law 98-145 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 3, 1983 
[S.J. Res. 121] 
To designate November 1983 as National Diabetes Month. 
Whereas diabetes kills more than all other diseases except cancer 
and cardiovascular diseases; 
Whereas eleven million Americans suffer from diabetes and five 
million seven hundred thousand of such Americans are not aware 
of their illness; 
Whereas $9,700,000,000 annually are used for health care costs, 
disability payments, and premature mortality costs due to 
diabetes; 
Whereas up to 85 per centum of all cases of noninsulin-dependent 
diabetes may be controllable through greater public understand-
ing, awareness, and education; and 
Whereas diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, kidney disease, 
heart disease, stroke, birth defects, and lower life expectancy, 
which complications may be reduced through greater patient and 
public understanding, awareness, and education: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of Novem-
Montt^^ 
ber 1983 is designated as "National Diabetes Month", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to observe that month with 
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved November 3, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 121: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 26, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating November 20 through 26, 1983 as "National Family Week".
PL 98-147 (S.J.Res.45), enacted 11/04/1983

97 STAT. 956 
PUBLIC LAW 98-147—NOV. 4, 1983 
Public Law 98-147 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 4, 1983 
Designating the week of November 20, 1983, through November 26, 1983, as 
[S.J. Res. 45] 
"National Family Week". 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National Family States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is 
^®®^ 
hereby authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designat-
ing the week of November 20, 1983, through November 26, 1983, as 
"National Family Week", and inviting the Governors of the several 
States, the chief officials of local governments, and the people of the 
United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved November 4, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 45: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Apr. 21, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 26, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution extending the expiration date of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945.
PL 98-143 (S.J.Res.189), enacted 11/01/1983

97 STAT. 916 
PUBLIC LAW 98-143—NOV. 1, 1983 
Public Law 98-143 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 1, 1983 
[S.J. Res. 189] 
Extending the expiration date of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
Export-Import 
States of America in Congress assembled, That section 8 of the 
^ut ^""^ °^ 
Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 is amended by striking out "Octo-
amendment. 
b^r 31, 1983" and inserting in lieu thereof "November 18, 1983". 
12 u s e 635f. 
Approved November 1, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 189: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Oct. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 31, considered and passed House.
An act to designate the Federal Building in Fort Myers, Florida, as the "George W. Whitehurst Federal Building and United States Courthouse".
PL 98-148 (S.552), enacted 11/07/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-148—NOV. 7, 1983 
97 STAT. 957 
Public Law 98-148 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To designate the Federal Building in Fort Myers, Florida, as the "George W. 
Whitehurst Federal Building and United States Ck>urthouse". 
Nov. 7, 1983 
[S. 552] 
George W. 
Whitehurst 
Federal Building 
and U.S. 
Courthouse. 
Designation. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the building 
located at 2301 First Street, Fort Myers, Florida, known as the 
Federal Building, shall hereafter be Imown and designated as the 
"George W. Whitehurst Federal Building and United States Court-
house". 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 "George W. Whitehurst Federal Building 
and United States Courthouse". 
SEC. 2. Section 3(b) of Public Law 98-1 is amended by striking the Ante, p. 3 
words "six months" and substituting therefor "two years". 
Approved November 7, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 552 (H.R. 3303): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-366 accompanying H.R. 3303 (Comm. on Public Works and 
Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Sept. 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 3, H.R. 3303 considered and passed House; S. 552 passed in lieu. 
Oct. 4, proceedings of Oct. 3 vacated and S. 552 passed House, amended. 
Oct. 27, Senate concurred in House amendment.
An act to authorize the conveyance of the Liberty ship JOHN W. BROWN.
PL 98-133 (H.R.1556), enacted 10/18/1983

97 STAT. 850 
PUBLIC LAW 98-133—OCT. 18, 1983 
Public Law 98-133 
98th Congress 
Oct. 18, 1983 
[H.R. 1556] 
Liberty ship 
John W. Brown. 
Vessel 
conveyance. 
Ante, p. 217. 
An Act 
To authorize the conveyance of the Liberty ship John W. Brown. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, That, notwithstand-
ing any other provision of law, the Secretary of Transportation 
(hereinafter in this Act referred to as the "Secretary") may convey, 
subject to such conditions he deems appropriate and subject to the 
conditions set forth in section 2, the right, title, and interest of the 
United States in the vessel John W. Brown to a nonprofit corpora-
tion (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the "recipient") for use as 
a merchant marine memorial. If such a conveyance is made, the 
Secretary shall deliver the vessel to the recipient at the place where 
the vessel is located on the date of the enactment of this Act, in its 
present condition, without cost to the United States. 
SEC. 2. The conveyance of the vessel John W. Brown under the 
first section of this Act shall be subject to the following conditions: 
(1) The recipient shall use the vessel as a nonprofit merchant 
marine memorial museum and may not use it for commercial 
transportation purposes. 
(2) If the United States has need for the vessel at a later date, 
the recipient, at the request of the Secretary, shall make the 
vessel available to the United States without cost to the United 
States. 
(3) In the event the recipient no longer requires the vessel for 
use as a merchant marine memorial museum, the recipient 
shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, reconvey the vessel to 
the United States in as good a condition as when it was received 
from the United States, except for ordinary wear and tear, and 
shall deliver it to the United States at the place where the 
vessel was delivered to the recipient. 
SEC. 3. Nothing in this Act shall require the Secretary to retain 
this vessel in the Reserve Fleet for a period longer than two years 
from the date of enactment. 
SEC. 4. Section 202 of the Act of July 12,1983 (Public Law 98-44), 
is aniended by striking "July 1, 1983," and substituting "August 1, 
19oo, . 
Approved October 18, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1556: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-261 (Coram, on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Aug. 2, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 80, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Oct. 6, House concurred in Senate amendment.
A bill to provide for the striking of medals to commemorate the Louisiana World Exposition.
PL 98-136 (H.R.3321), enacted 10/24/1983

PUBLIC LAW 98-136—OCT. 24, 1983 
97 STAT. 863 
Public Law 98-136 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To provide for the striking of medals to commemorate the Louisiana World 
Exposition. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That in commemo-
ration of the Louisiana World Exposition to be held at New Orleans, 
Louisiana, in 1984, the Secretary of the Treasury (hereinafter re-
ferred to as the "Secretary") is authorized and directed to strike and 
deliver to Louisiana World Exposition, Incorporated, a nonprofit 
corporation, not more than seven hundred and fifty thousand 
medals, with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions to be deter-
mined by the Secretary in cooperation with the Exposition corpora-
tion. The medals, which may be disposed of by the corporation at a 
premium, may be delivered at such times as may be required by the 
corporation in quantities of not less than two thousand, but no 
medals shall be struck by the Secretary after December 31, 1984. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary shall cause such medals to be struck and 
delivered at not less than the cost of manufacture, including labor, 
materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, plus a 
surcharge equal to 10 per centum of such costs of manufacture. 
Security satisfactory to the Director of the Mint shall be furnished 
to indemnify the United States for full payment of such costs. 
SEC. 3. The medals authorized to be struck and delivered under 
this Act shall be struck in gold, silver, or bronze and of such size or 
sizes as shall be determined by the Secretary in consultation with 
the corporation. 
SEC. 4. The medals, produced by the Secretary, shall be considered 
to be national medals for purposes of section 5111 of title 31, United 
States Code. 
Approved October 24, 1983. 
Oct. 24, 1983 
[H.R. 3321] 
Louisiana World 
Exposition, 
commemorative 
medals. 
Cost. 
Color and size. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3321: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Oct. 17, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 20, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to designate the United States Post Office Building in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, as the "William A. Steiger Post Office Building".
PL 98-131 (H.R.3835), enacted 10/17/1983

97 STAT. 848 
PUBLIC LAW 98-131—OCT. 17, 1983 
Public Law 98-131 
98th Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 17, 1983 
To designate the United States Post Office Building in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, as the 
[H.R. 3835] 
"William A. Steiger Post Office Building". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
William A. 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the United 
OffiSBuilding 
States Post Office Building located at 1025 West 20th Avenue, 
Designation. 
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, shall hereafter be known and designated as the 
"William A. Steiger Post Office Building". Any reference in any law, 
map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United 
States to that building shall be deemed to be a reference to the 
"William A. Steiger Post Office Building". 
Approved October 17, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3835: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
Oct. 5, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 6, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the week of October 16, 1983, through October 22, 1983, as "Lupus Awareness Week."
PL 98-126 (S.J.Res.102), enacted 10/13/1983

97 STAT. 830 
PUBLIC LAW 98-126—OCT. 13, 1983 
Public Law 98-126 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 13, 1983 
To designate the week of October 16, 1983, through October 22, 1983, as "Lupus 
[S.J. Res. 102] 
Awareness Week". 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
Lupus 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the week of October 
Awareness 
jg^ ;^983^ through October 22, 1983, is designated as "Lupus Aware-
ness Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calHng upon the people of the United States to observe 
the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved October 13, 1983. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 102: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): 
July 16, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 4, considered and passed House.