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Water Bank Extension Act of 1994
PL 103-393 (H.R.5053), enacted 10/22/1994

PUBLIC LAW 103-393—OCT. 22,1994 
108 STAT. 4105 
Public Law 103-393 
103d Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the Secretary of Agricultiire to extend for one year Water Bank 
Oct. 22, 1994 
Act agreements that are due to expire on December 31, 1994. 
[H.R. 5053] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled. 
Water Bank 
Extension Act of 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
1994. 
This Act may be cited as the "Water Bank Extension Act „otP 
of 1994". 
SEC. 2. SPECIAL AUTHORITY TO EXTEND WATER BANK ACT AGREE- 
16 USC 1305 
MENTS. 
note. 
(a) Subject to subsection (b), £Uiy agreement entered into under 
the Water Bank Act (16 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) and due to expire 
on December 31, 1994, may be extended for 1 year under section 
6 of the Water Bank Act (16 U.S.C. 1305). 
(b) The authority to extend Water Bank Act agreements imder 
this Act may only be exercised to the extent mat the amount 
available for obHgation under the Wetlands Reserve Program (16 
U.S.C. 1637 et seq.), and the amount used for the extension of 
Water Bank Act agreements under subsection (a), does not exceed 
$93,200,000 as provided for the Wetlands Reserve Program imder 
the Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administra-
tion, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1995. 
Approved October 22,1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5053: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Oct. 4, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 6, considered and passed Senate.
Providing for the convening of the First Session of the One Hundred Fourth Congress.
PL 103-395 (H.J.Res.425), enacted 10/22/1994

108 STAT. 4152 
PUBLIC LAW 103-395—OCT. 22, 1994 
Public Law 103-395 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct 22 1994 
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Providing for the convening of the First Session of the One Hundred Fourth Congress. 
[H.J. Res. 425] 
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Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the first 
regular session of the One Hundred Fourth Congress shall begin 
at noon on Wednesday, January 4,1995. 
Approved October 22, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 425: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Oct. 7, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 8, considered and passed Senate.
To designate the United States Post Office located at 100 Veterans Drive in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, as the "Arturo R. Watlington, Sr. United States Post Office".
PL 103-386 (H.R.4192), enacted 10/22/1994

108 STAT. 4070 
PUBLIC LAW 103-386—OCT. 22, 1994 
Public Law 103-386 
103d Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 22, 1994 
To designate the United States Post Office building located at 3000 Veterans Drive 
[H.R. 4192] 
in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, as the "Arturo R. Watlington, Sr. Post Office". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The United States Post Office bmlding located at 3000 Veterans 
Drive in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, shall be known and des-
ignated as the "Arturo R. Watlington, Sr. Post Office". 
SEC. 
2
. 
REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, docmnent, paper, 
or other record of the United States to the building referred to 
in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Arturo R. 
Wathngton, Sr. Post Office. 
Approved October 22, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4192: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Sept. 19, considered and peissed House. 
Oct. 7, considered and passed Senate.
Designating the months of March 1995 and March 1996 as "Irish-American Heritage Month".
PL 103-379 (H.J.Res.401), enacted 10/19/1994

108 STAT. 3510 
PUBLIC LAW 103-379—OCT. 19, 1994 
Public Law 103-379 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 19, 1994 
Designating the months of March 1995 and March 1996 as "Irish-American Heritage 
[H.J. Res. 401] 
Month". 
Whereas 150 years ago, the bUght that struck Ireland's potato 
crop ("the single root that changed the history of the world"), 
known as the Great Famine, caused 2,000,000 of Ireland's popu-
lation to emigrate, mostly to America's shores; 
Whereas in 1847 alone, 25,000 Irish immigrants arrived in Boston; 
Whereas bv 1851, the end of the famine exodus, 1,712 emigrant 
ships had sailed up the Narrows into New York harbor, 
Whereas during the "Great Hunger" (1845-1851) more people left 
Ireland than nad emigrated in the previous 250 years; 
Whereas within a few years of their arrival in tiie United States, 
these Irish immigrants took jobs as laborers, built railroads, 
canals, and schools, dedicated themselves to help build this 
Nation, and this same legacy remains a pgirt of todays American 
mainstream; 
Whereas James Smith, George Taylor, Matthew Thornton, and 
Charles Thomson, 4 of the individuals who signed the Declaration 
of Independence, were Irish bom and 9 other signers were of 
Irish ancestry; 
Whereas Irish-bom James Hoban designed and supervised the 
building of the White House and its restoration after it was 
burned in 1814; 
Whereas more than 200 Irish-Americans have been awarded the 
Congressional Medal of Honor, 
Whereas 19 Presidents of the United States proudly claim Irish 
heritage, included among them, the first President, George 
Washmgton; 
Whereas John W. O'Beime, Founder of the American Foundation 
for Irish Heritage, first requested in 1990 that Congress designate 
March as "Irish-American Heritage Month"; and 
Whereas the 44,000,000 Americans of Irish ancestry, like their 
forebears, continue to enrich all aspects of life in the United 
States, in science, education, art, agriculture, business, industry, 
Hterature, music, athletics, mihtaiy and governmental service: 
Now, therefore, be it 
PUBLIC LAW 103-379—OCT. 19, 1994 
108 STAT. 3511 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the months 
of March 1995 and March 1996 are designated as "Irish-American 
Heritage Month". The President is autnorized and requested to 
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States 
to observe these months witn appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 19, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 401: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 4, considered and passed Senate.
To designate the Federal building in Wichita Falls, Texas, which is currently known as the Main Post Office, as the "Graham B. Purcell, Jr., Post Office and Federal Building".
PL 103-385 (H.R.2294), enacted 10/22/1994

PUBLIC LAW 103-385—OCT. 22, 1994 
108 STAT. 4069 
Public Law 103-385 
103d Congress 
An Act 
To redesignate the Post Office building located at 1000 Lamar Street in Wichita 
Oct. 22, 1994 
F ^ s , Texas, as the "Graham B. PurceU, Jr. Post Office Building". 
[H.R. 2294] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION. 
The Post Office building located at 1000 Lamar Street in Wich-
ita Falls, Texas, and known as the Main Post Office, shall be 
known and designated as the "Graham B. Purcell, Jr. Post Office 
Building". 
SEC. 
2
. 
REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, 
or other record of the United States to the Post Office Isiulaing 
referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the 
Graham B. Purcell, Jr. Post Office Building. 
Approved October 22, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2294: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 139 (1993): Sept. 21, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 140 (1994): Oct. 7, considered and passed Senate. 
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Providing for temporary extension of the application of the final paragraph of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act with respect to the dispute between the Soo Line Railroad Company and certain of its employees.
PL 103-380 (H.J.Res.417), enacted 10/19/1994

108 STAT. 3512 
PUBLIC LAW 103-380—OCT. 19, 1994 
Public Law 103-380 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct 19 1994 
Providing for temportuy extension of the application of the final psuragraph of 
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section 10 of the Railway Labor Act with respect to the dispute between the 
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Soo Line Railroad Company and certain of its employees. 
Resolved by the Semite and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY PROHIBrnON. 
The final paragraph of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act 
(45 U.S.C. 160) shall apply and be extended through February 
28, 1995, with respect to the dispute referred to in Executive 
Order No. 12925 of August 29, 1994. During this extension period 
no change, except by agreement, shall be made by the rail carrier, 
the Soo Line Railroad Company, or by the employees of such carrier 
represented by the United Transportation Union, in the conditions 
out of which the dispute arose as such conditions existed before 
July 14, 1994. 
Approved October 19, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 417: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Oct. 3, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 5, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate October 19, 1994, as "National Mammography Day".
PL 103-370 (S.J.Res.220), enacted 10/18/1994

PUBLIC LAW 103-370—OCT. 18, 1994 
108 STAT. 3483 
Public Law 103-370 
108d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct 18 1994 
To designate October 19, 1994, as "National Mammography Day". 
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Whereas, according to the American Cancer Society, 182,000 women 
will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 1994, and 46,000 women 
will die from this disease; 
Whereas, in the decade of the 1990's, it is estimated that about 
two million women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, resulting 
in nearly 500,000 deaths; 
Whereas the risk of breast cancer increases with age, with 50 
percent of the breast cancer cases occurring in women over age 
65; 
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Whereas 80 percent of women who get breast cancer have no 
family history of the disease; 
Whereas mammograms, when operated professionally at an accred-
ited facility, can provide a safe and quick diagnosis; 
Whereas experts agree that mammography is the best method 
of early detection of breast cancer, and early detection is the 
key to saving lives; and 
Whereas mammograms can reveal the presence of small cancers 
up to two years before regular cUnical breast examinations or 
breast self-examinations (BSE), saving as many as a third more 
lives: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That October 
19, 1994, be designated as "National Mammography 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 October 18, 1994, 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 220: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Oct. 6, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 7, considered and passed House. 
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To provide for an investigation of the whereabouts of the United States citizens and others who have been missing from Cyprus since 1974.
PL 103-372 (H.R.2826), enacted 10/19/1994

PUBLIC LAW 103-372—OCT. 19, 1994 
108 STAT. 3487 
Public Law 103-372 
103d Congress 
An Act 
To provide for an inveetigation of the whereabouts of the United States citizens 
and others who have been missing from Cyprus since 1974. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. UNITED STATES CITIZENS MISSING FROM CYPRUS. 
(a) INVESTIGATION.—^As soon as is practicable, the President 
shall undertake, in cooperation with appropriate international 
organizations or nongovernmental organizations, a thorough inves-
tigation of the whereabouts of the United States citizens who have 
been missing from Cyprus since 1974. Any information on others 
missing from Cyprus that is learned or discovered during this 
investigation shall be reported to the appropriate international 
or nongovernmental organizations. The investigation shall focus 
on the countries and communities which were coirJ^atants in Cyprus 
in 1974, all of which currently receive United States foreign 
assistance. 
(b) REPORT TO THE FAMILIES.—^The President shall report the 
findings of this investigation of the missing Americans to the family 
of each of tibe United States citizens. Such reports shall include 
the whereabouts of the missing. 
(c) REPORT TO THE CONGRESS.—^The information learned or 
discovered during this investigation shall be reported to the 
Congress. 
(d) RETURNING THE MISSING.—The President, in cooperation 
with appropriate international organizations or nongovernmental 
organizations, shall do evenrthing possible to return to their fami-
hes, as soon as is practicable, the United States citizens who have 
been missing from Cyprus since 1974, and others who have been 
missing, including returning the remains of those who are no 
longer alive. 
Oct. 19, 1994 
[H.R. 2826] 
President. 
Reports. 
Approved October 19, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2826 (S. 1329): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Aug. 1, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 3, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 1329. 
Oct. 4, 5, House concurred in Senate amendment.
A joint resolution to designate October 1994 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month".
PL 103-367 (S.J.Res.185), enacted 10/14/1994

PUBLIC LAW 103-367—OCT. 14, 1994 
108 STAT. 3473 
Public Law 103-367 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate October 1994 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month". 
Whereas breast cancer will strike an estimated 182,000 women 
and 1,000 men in the United States in 1994; 
Whereas the risk of developing breast cancer increases as a woman 
grows older; 
Whereas breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death 
in women, and will kill an estimated 46,000 women and 300 
men in 1994; 
Whereas the 5-year survival rate for localized breast cancer has 
risen from 78 percent in the 1940's to over 90 percent today; 
Whereas most breast cancers are detected by the woman herself; 
Whereas educating both the public and health care providers about 
the importance of early detection will result in reducing breast 
cancer mortality; 
Whereas appropriate use of screening mammography, in conjunction 
with clinical examination and breast self-examination, can result 
in the detection of many breast cancers early in their development 
and increase the survival rate to nearly 100 percent; 
Whereas data from controlled trials clearly demonstrate that deaths 
from breast cancer are significantly reduced in women who have 
been screened by mammography; 
Whereas many women are reluctant to have screening mammo-
grams for a variety of reasons, such as the cost of testing, lack 
of information, or fear; 
Whereas access to screening mammography is directly related to 
socioeconomic status; 
Whereas increased awareness about the importance of screening 
mammography will result in the procedure being regularly 
requested by the patient and recommended by the health care 
provider; and 
Whereas it is projected that more women will use this lifesaving 
test as it becomes increasingly available and affordable: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Oct. 14. 1994 
[S.J. Res. 185] 
108 STAT. 3474 
PUBLIC LAW 103-367—OCT. 14, 1994 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That October 
1994 is designated as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" 
and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States to observe the 
month with appropriate programs and activities. 
Approved October 14, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 185: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Aug. 12, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating 1995 as the "Year of the Grandparent".
PL 103-368 (S.J.Res.198), enacted 10/14/1994

PUBLIC LAW 103-368—OCT. 14, 1994 
108 STAT. 3475 
Public Law 103-368 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating 1995 the "Year of the Grandparent". 
Whereas grandparents bring a tremendous amount of love and 
power for good into the lives of their grandchildren; 
Whereas grandparents, in partnership with parents, help deepen 
every child's roots and strengthen every child's wings so that 
every child may soar into adulthood with a glad heart and a 
confident spirit; 
Whereas grandparents are a strong and important voice in support 
of the happiness and well-being of children; 
Whereas grandparents often serve as the primary caregivers for 
their grandchildren, providing a stable and supportive home 
environment; 
Whereas grandparents should be acknowledged for the important 
role they play within families, and for the many and varied 
contributions they make to enJiance and further the value of 
the family and family traditions; 
Whereas pubUc awareness of and appreciation for the contributions 
of grandparents should be strengthened; 
Whereas grandparents should be encouraged to continue as a vital 
force in the shaping of American famiUes today and into the 
future; 
Whereas the Nation aclaiowledges the contributions of grandparents 
by celebrating National Grandparents Day each September; and 
Whereas there should be a year-long national celebration of grand-
parents and grandparenting: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That 1995 is 
designated the "Year of the Grandparent", and the President is 
Oct. 14, 1994 
[S.J. Res. 198] 
108 STAT. 3476 
PUBLIC LAW 103-368—OCT. 14, 1994 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the 
people of the United States to observe that year with appropriate 
programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved October 14, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 198: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Aug. 12, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House.
To establish the fourth Sunday of July as "Parents' Day".
PL 103-362 (H.J.Res.398), enacted 10/14/1994

PUBLIC LAW 103-362—OCT. 14, 1994 
108 STAT. 3465 
Public Law 103-362 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To establish the fourth Sunday of July as "Parents' Day". 
Oct. 14, 1994 
[H.J. Res. 398] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the fourth 36 use I42c. 
Sunday of every July shall be established as "Parents' Day" to 
be recognized as a recurring, perenoial day of commemoration. 
SEC. 2. RECOGNITION. 
36 USC 142c-l. 
All private citizens, organizations, and governmental and legis-
lative bodies at the local, State, and Federal level are encouraged 
to recognize Parents' Day through proclamations, activities, and 
educational efforts in ftuHierance of recognizing, uplifting, and 
supporting the role of parents in the rearing of their cluldren. 
Approved October 14, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 398: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 4, considered and passed Senate.
To designate the United States courthouse to be constructed at 907 Richland Street in Columbia, South Carolina, as the "Matthew J. Perry, Jr. United States Courthouse".
PL 103-360 (H.R.4543), enacted 10/14/1994

108 STAT. 3462 
PUBLIC LAW 103-360—OCT. 14, 1994 
Public Law 103-360 
103d Congress 
An Act 
Oct 14 1994 
'^° designate the United States courthouse to be constructed at 907 Richland Street 
in Columbia, South Carolina, as the "Matthew J. Perry, Jr. United States Coiirt-
[H.R.4543] 
house". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled^ . 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The United States courthouse to be constructed at 907 Richland 
Street in Columbia, South Carolina, shall be known and designated 
as the "Matthew J. Perry, Jr. United States Courthouse". 
SEC. 
2. 
REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, 
or other record of the United States to the United States courthouse 
referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the 
"Matthew J. Perry, Jr. United States Courthouse". 
Approved October 14, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4543: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 103-636 (Comm. on Public Works and Transportation). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Aug. 8, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 30, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate 1994 as "The Year of Gospel Music".
PL 103-366 (S.J.Res.157), enacted 10/14/1994

108 STAT. 3472 
PUBLIC LAW 103-366—OCT. 14, 1994 
Public Law 103-366 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 14, 1994 
[S.J. Res. 157] 
To designate 1994 as "The Year of Gospel Music". 
Whereas Grospel music is a uniquely American art form, one that 
has provided hope and inspiration for generations of Americans; 
Whereas Gospel music is the forerunner of many forms of popular 
music in the United States; 
Whereas Grospel music is an important art form, and a vital part 
of our cultural heritage; and 
Whereas it is in our national interest to promote and preserve 
Gospel music for generations of Americans to come: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That 1994 is 
designated "The Year of Gospel Music", and that the President 
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calHng upon 
the people of the United States to mark that year with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 14, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 157: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Aug. 2, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House.
Piscataway Park Expansion Act of 1994
PL 103-350 (S.1703), enacted 10/06/1994

108 STAT. 3146 
PUBLIC LAW 103-350—OCT. 6, 1994 
Public Law 103-350 
103d Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 6, 1994 
[S. 1703] 
To expand the boundaries of the Piscataway Park, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
Piscataway 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
Park Expansion 
Act of 1994. 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the "Piscataway Park Expansion 
Act of 1994". 
SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF PARK. 
(a) The boundaries of Piscataway Park in Maryland are hereby 
revised to reflect the addition of approximately 163 acres of lands 
as generally depicted on the map entitled "Proposed Boundary 
Map—Piscataway Park", numbered 838-80137, and dated Novem-
ber 17,1993. 
(b) The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire lands 
and interests therein within the areas added to the park pursuant 
to subsection (a) by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated 
funds, or exchange. 
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as are nec-
essary to carry out this Act. 
Approved October 6, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1703: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 103-682 (Comm. on Natural Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 103-275 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
June 16, considered and passed Senate. 
Aug. 8, considered and p£issed House, amended. 
Sept. 21, Senate concurred in House £imendments.