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A joint resolution to designate July 13, 1985, as "Live Aid Day".
PL 99-66 (H.J.Res.325), enacted 07/17/1985

99 STAT. 164 
PUBLIC LAW 99-66—JULY 17, 1985 
Public Law 99-66 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
July 17, 1985 
[H.J. Res. 325] 
To designate July 13,1985, as "Live Aid Day". 
Whereas the lives of thirteen million Africans are currently in dire 
jeopardy and massive financial assistance is needed this year to 
quell the African famine and to save the lives of such people; 
Whereas, on July 13, 1985, in both Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and 
London, England, performers from all over the world will gather 
to broadcast the "Live Aid" benefit concert sponsored by the "Live 
Aid" organization to aid in the relief of this famine; 
Whereas Live Aid provides a way to continue to meet such goal 
through unity and cooperation of concerned and caring perform-
ers, leaders, private voluntary organizations, corporations, 
Government agencies, and citizens of the United States in part-
nership with people from around the world; 
Whereas the Live Aid broadcast will unite more than one billion 
people in learning about the hunger problems of the world and 
how each individual can take action to make a difference in 
moving from relief for Africans to recovery, and finally to self-
reliance; and 
Whereas the magnitude of human suffering in Africa is so enormous 
as to demand the most profound and immediate response possible: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That July 13, 1985, is 
designated as "Live Aid Day", and the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe such day with appropriate programs and 
activities. 
Approved July 17, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 325: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
July 11, considered and passed House and Senate.
A bill to provide authorization of appropriations for activities under the Land Remote-Sensing Commercialization Act of 1984.
PL 99-62 (H.R.2800), enacted 07/11/1985

99 STAT. 118 
PUBLIC LAW 99-62—JULY 11, 1985 
Public Law 99-62 
99th Congress 
An Act 
July 11, 1985 
To provide authorization of appropriations for activities under the Land Remote-
Sensing Commercialization Act of 1984. 
[H.R. 2800] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 609 of 
the Land Remote-Sensing CommerciaHzation Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 
98 Stat. 466. 
4278) is amended by striking "$75,000,000 for fiscal year 1985" and 
inserting in Heu thereof "$295,000,000 for fiscal years 1985 through 
1989, of which not more than $125,000,000 shall be available for 
fiscal years 1985 and 1986,". 
Approved July 11, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2800 (S. 1279): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 99-177 (Comm. on Science and Technology). 
SENATE REPORT No. 99-86 accompanying S. 1279 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
June 24, considered and passed House. 
June 26, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 1279. 
June 27, Senate receded from its amendment and concurred in House bill.
A bill to extend the provisions of title XII of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, relating to war risk insurance.
PL 99-59 (S.413), enacted 07/03/1985

99 STAT. 110 
PUBLIC LAW 99-59—JULY 3, 1985 
Public Law 99-59 
99th Congress 
An Act 
July 3, 1985 
To extend the provisions of title XII of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, relating to 
[S. 413] 
'^ar risk insurance. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 1214 of 
the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C. 1294) is amended by 
striking "September 30, 1984" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"June 30, 1990". 
Approved July 3, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 413: 
SENATE REPORT No. 99-13 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
June 6, considered and passed Senate. 
June 24, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
PL 99-60 (H.J.Res.159), enacted 07/03/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-60—JULY 3, 1985 
99 STAT. Ill 
Public Law 99-60 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. 
Whereas the Boy Scouts of America is our Nation's largest organiza-
tion for young people and has served our Nation's youth since the 
founding of the organization in 1910; 
Whereas more than 70 million people have benefited from member-
ship in this highly regarded youth organization, and millions 
more have benefited from the service, inspiration, and leadership 
provided by the Boy Scouts; 
Whereas Scouting builds character and fitness, teaches good citizen-
ship skills, and provides leadership development opportunities for 
all young people regardless of their race, religion, or socio-
economic background; 
Whereas the Boy Scouts encourages conservation of natural re-
sources through environmental awareness; 
Whereas the Boy Scouts has remained true to its original values and 
purposes as outlined in its Federal charter, while also demonstrat-
ing its ability to be innovative; 
Whereas the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout Slogan, and Scout Motto, 
which express the essential principles of Scouting, are the same 
now as they were in 1910; 
Whereas Scouting is supported by religious, civic, educational, 
fraternal, and community organizations, and is encouraged by the 
continued commitment of such organizations to its values, ideals, 
and traditions; 
Whereas the Boy Scouts of America is moving into the future with 
even greater emphasis on personal ethics, values, and the impor-
tance of the family; 
Whereas many Members of Congress have participated in the Boy 
Scouts, including some who have become Eagle Scouts; and 
Whereas the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of 
America provides an opportunity to recognize the contribution of 
the organization to the improvement of our Nation's youth and to 
congratulate and commend the volunteer adult leaders who make 
the Boy Scouts possible: Now, therefore, be it 
July 3, 1985 
[H.J. Res. 159] 
99 STAT. 112 
PUBLIC LAW 99-60—JULY 3, 1985 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the year 1985 is 
designated as the "75th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America", 
and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion caUing upon the people of the United States to observe such 
year with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved July 3, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 159 (S.J. Res. 90): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Apr. 15, S.J. Res. 90 considered and passed Senate. 
June 4, considered and passed House. 
June 21, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to provide for the designation of July 19, 1985, as "National P.O.W./M.I.A. Recognition Day".
PL 99-57 (S.J.Res.87), enacted 06/27/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-57—JUNE 27, 1985 
99 STAT. 101 
Public Law 99-57 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To provide for the designation of July 19, 1985, as "National P.O.W./M.I.A. 
June 27, 1985 
Recognition Day". 
[S.J. Res. 87] 
Whereas the United States has fought in many wars; 
Whereas thousands of American prisoners of war were subjected to 
brutal and inhuman treatment by their enemy captors in viola-
tion 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 nineteenth day of 
July 1985 shall be designated as "National P.O.W./M.I.A. 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 June 27, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 87: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 3, considered and passed Senate. 
June 19, considered and passed House.
A bill to designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Ashland, Kentucky, as the "Carl D. Perkins Federal Building and United States Courthouse".
PL 99-55 (H.R.14), enacted 06/26/1985

99 STAT. 98 
PUBLIC LAW 99-55—JUNE 26, 1985 
Public Law 99-55 
99th Congress 
An Act 
June 26, 1985 
To designate the Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Ashland, Ken-
[H.R. 14] 
tucky, as the "Carl D. Perkins Federal Building and United States Courthouse". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the Federal 
Building and United States Courthouse located at Fourteenth Street 
and Greenup Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky, shall hereafter be known 
and designated as the "Carl D. Perkins Federal Building and United 
States Courthouse". Any reference in a law, map, regulation, docu-
ment, record, or other paper of the United States to such building 
shall be deemed to be a reference to the "Carl D. Perkins Federal 
Building and United States Courthouse". 
Approved June 26, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 14: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 99-10 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Feb. 28, considered and passed House. 
June 18, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating Mother's Day, May 12, 1985, to Father's Day, June 16, 1985, as "Family Reunion Month".
PL 99-52 (H.J.Res.64), enacted 06/14/1985

99 STAT. 92 
PUBLIC LAW 99-52—JUNE 14, 1985 
Public Law 99-52 
u, 
99th Congress 
v; , 
Joint Resolution 
June 14, 1985 
Designating Mother's Day, May 12,1985, to Father's Day, June 16,1985, as "Family 
[H.J. Res. 64] 
Reunion Month". 
Whereas the family is and has traditionally been recognized as the 
foundation of our society; 
Whereas thousands of families in our Nation experience sorrow 
each year because of runaway, missing, or estranged members; 
Whereas organizations exist which can assist families and missing 
members in establishing contact with one another; 
Whereas estranged and missing individuals should be encouraged to 
use the services furnished by these organizations or to contact 
their families directly; 
Whereas the strength of our Nation can be increased through the 
reunion of families and the reaffirmation of family ties; and 
Whereas Mother's Day and Father's Day are times when our citi-
zens celebrate the importance of families: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the President of the 
United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
designating Mother's Day, May 12, 1985, to Father's Day, June 16, 
1985, as "Family Reunion Month", and calling upon the people of 
the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs and 
activities. 
Approved June 14, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 64: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 15, considered and passed House. 
June 10, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the month of May 1985 as "Better Hearing and Speech Month".
PL 99-48 (S.J.Res.93), enacted 06/12/1985

99 STAT. 86 
PUBLIC LAW 99-48—JUNE 12, 1985 
Public Law 99-48 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
June 12, 1985 
[S.J. Res. 93] 
To designate the month of May 1985 as "Better Hearing and Speech Month". 
Whereas more than fifteen million Americans of all ages experience 
some form of hearing impairment, ranging from mild hearing loss 
to profound deafness; 
Whereas more than ten million Americans of all ages experience 
some form of speech or language impairment; 
Whereas the deaf, hard of hearing, and speech or language impaired 
have made significant contributions to society in virtually every 
occupational category and profession; 
Whereas those with communication disorders continue to encounter 
impediments and obstacles which limit their education and 
employment opportunities; and 
Whereas the remaining barriers which prevent the communica-
tively handicapped from fulfilling their potential must be recog-
nized 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 month of May 
1985 is designated ''Better Hearing and Speech Month" and the 
President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such month with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved June 12, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 93: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 3, considered and passed Senate. 
June 4, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating the week of June 23, 1985, through June 29, 1985, as "Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week".
PL 99-56 (S.J.Res.125), enacted 06/26/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-56—JUNE 26, 1985 
99 STAT. 99 
Public Law 99-56 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week of June 23,1985, through June 29,1985, as "Helen Keller Deaf- 
June 26, 1985 
BUnd Awareness Week". 
[S.J. Res. 125] 
Whereas Helen Keller is the most accomplished, respected, and 
renowned deaf-blind American in history; 
Whereas the anniversary of the birth of Helen Keller occurs on 
June 27; 
Whereas deaf-blindness is a severe disability that results in the loss 
of two primary senses; 
Whereas forty thousand Americans, including approximately six 
thousand children, suffer from deaf-blindness as the result of the 
rubella epidemic of the late 1960's and other causes; 
Whereas the nature of deaf-blindness causes the cost of education, 
training, and rehabilitation for deaf-blind individuals to be higher 
than the cost of such aid to individuals with other disabilities; 
Whereas the high level of such costs cause many service agencies to 
be reluctant to serve deaf-blind individuals, further preventing 
such individuals from becoming independent and frequently 
resulting in their placement in custodial institutions; 
Whereas national and regional deaf-blind centers serve only a por-
tion of the deaf-blind population, leaving the remainder to receive 
inadequate education, training, and rehabilitation services, an 
inadequacy which leads to a terrible waste of human lives and 
resources and imposes high costs on our Nation; 
Whereas it is in the national interest to prevent this waste of 
human resources by fostering the independence of, creating 
employment opportunities for, and maximizing the opportunities 
for achievement among, deaf-blind individuals; 
Whereas these objectives can be accomplished only through in-
creased public awareness of, and attention to, the needs, abilities, 
and potential contributions to society of deaf-blind individuals; 
and 
Whereas it is highly appropriate to publicize the needs, abilities, and 
potential of deaf-blind individuals, and to recognize Helen Keller 
not only as a guiding example of courage and hope for our Nation, 
but also as an illustration of what deaf-blind individuals can 
achieve when given a chance: Now, therefore, be it 
99 STAT. 100 
PUBLIC LAW 99-56—JUNE 26, 1985 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the week of June 23, 
1985, through June 29, 1985, is designated as "Helen Keller Deaf-
Blind Awareness Week", and the President is authorized and re-
quested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved June 26, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 125: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
June 10, considered and passed Senate. 
June 19, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to recognize the pause for the Pledge of Allegiance as part of National Flag Day activities.
PL 99-54 (H.J.Res.211), enacted 06/20/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-54—JUNE 20, 1985 
99 STAT. 97 
Public Law 99-54 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To recognize the pause for the Pledge of Allegiance as part of National Flag Day 
activities. 
Whereas by Act of the Congress of the United States, dated June 14, 
1777, the first official flag of the United States was adopted; and 
Whereas by Act of Congress, dated August 3, 1949, June 14 of each 
year was designated "National Flag Day" and the Star-Spangled 
Banner Flag House Association in Baltimore, Maryland, has been 
the official sponsor since 1952 of National Flag Day for the United 
States; and 
Whereas on June 14, 1980, the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House 
Association developed a national campaign to encourage all 
Americans to pause for the Pledge of Allegiance as part of 
National Flag Day ceremonies; and 
Whereas this concept has caught the imagination of Americans 
ever3rwhere, and has received wide citizen support and recogni-
tion, and there has now been created the National Flag Day 
Foundation, Incorporated, to plan the Nation's Flag Day 
ceremonies: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress of the 
United States recognizes the pause for the Pledge of Allegiance as 
part of the celebration of National Flag Day throughout the Nation, 
and urges all Americans to participate on that day by reciting in 
unison the Pledge of Allegiance to our Nation's Flag, at seven 
o'clock post meridian eastern daylight time on June 14,1985. 
SEC. 2. The Congress shall transmit a copy of the resolution to the 
National 
Flag Day Foundation, 
Incorporated, 
in 
Baltimore, 
Maryland. 
Approved June 20, 1985. 
June 20, 1985 
[H.J. Res. 211] 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 211: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
June 11, considered and passed House. 
June 13, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning June 2, 1985, as "National Theatre Week".
PL 99-51 (H.J.Res.25), enacted 06/14/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-51—JUNE 14, 1985 
99 STAT. 91 
Public Law 99-51 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week beginning June 2,1985, as "National Theatre Week". 
Whereas many Americans have devoted much time and energy to 
advancing the cause of theatre; 
Whereas the theatres of America have pioneered the way for many 
performers and have given them their start in vaudeville and 
stage; 
Whereas theatre is brought to Americans through high schools, 
colleges, and community theatre groups as well as through profes-
sional acting companies; 
Whereas the people of America have been called upon to support the 
theatre arts inr the Nation's interest; and 
Whereas many individuals and organizations are hailing the 
strength and vitality of the theatres of America: 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 June 2, 1985, is designated as "National Theatre Week". 
The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week by 
providing assistance to theatres throughout the Nation. 
Approved June 14, 1985. 
June 14, 1985 
[H.J. Res. 25] 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 25 (S.J. Res. 140): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
June 4, considered and passed House. 
June 10, considered and passed Senate.
A bill entitled the "George Milligan Control Tower".
PL 99-45 (S.661), enacted 05/24/1985

99 STAT. 80 
PUBLIC LAW 99-45—MAY 24, 1985 
May 24, 1985 
[S. 661] 
Oregon. 
Public Law 99-45 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Entitled the "George Milligan Control 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 the Medford-Jackson County Airport is designated 
and shall hereafter be known as the "George Milligan Control 
Tower". Any reference 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 "George Milligan Control Tower". 
Approved May 24, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 661: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Apr. 15, considered and passed Senate. 
May 14, considered and passed House.
A bill to amend the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act.
PL 99-46 (S.484), enacted 05/24/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-46—MAY 24, 1985 
99 STAT. 81 
Public Law 99-46 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act. 
May 24, 1985 
[S. 484] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 3 of 
the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act (21 U.S.C. 348 nt.) is amended 
by striking out "During the period beginning on the date of enact-
ment of this Act and ending twenty-four months after the date of 
enactment of the Saccharin Study and Labehng Act Amendment of 
i983" and inserting in lieu thereof "During the period ending 21 use 301 note. 
May 1, 1987". 
Approved May 24, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 484: 
SENATE REPORT No. 99-36 (Comm. on Labor and Human Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
May 7, considered and passed Senate. 
May 14, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of May 1, 1985, through May 7, 1985, as "National Osteoporosis Awareness Week".
PL 99-42 (S.J.Res.61), enacted 05/20/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-42—MAY 20, 1985 
99 STAT. 75 
Public Law 99-42 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week of May 20, 1985, through May 26, 1985, as "National 
May 20, 1985 
Osteoporosis Awareness Week". 
[S.J. Res. 61] 
Whereas fifteen to twenty million persons in the United States are 
afflicted with osteoporosis, a degenerative bone condition; 
Whereas approximately 25 percent of postmenopausal women in the 
United States develop osteoporosis; 
Whereas among those who live to be age ninety, 32 percent of 
women and 17 percent of men will suffer a hip fracture due 
mostly to osteoporosis; 
Whereas more than fifty thousand older women and many older 
men die each year in the United States as a result of such 
complications; 
Whereas hip fracture complications related to osteoporosis often 
result in loss of independence for older persons; 
Whereas approximately $3,800,000,000 is expended annually in the 
United States for health care costs relating to osteoporosis; 
Whereas osteoporosis is associated with the loss of bone tissue by 
estrogen lack and low calcium intake; 
Whereas the majority of men and women are unaware of the 
condition of osteoporosis; arid 
Whereas the best treatment for osteoporosis is prevention through 
education: 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 May 20, 
1985, through May 26,1985, is designated as "National Osteoporosis 
Awareness Week", and the President is authorized and requested to 
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to 
observe such week with appropriate activities. 
Approved May 20, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 61: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Mar. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
May 7, considered and passed House, amended. 
May 14, Senate concurred in House amendments. 
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