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A joint resolution to designate the month of May 1987 as "National Foster Care Month".
PL 100-314 (S.J.Res.59), enacted 05/10/1988

102 STAT. 464 
PUBLIC LAW 100-314—MAY 10, 1988 
Public Law 100-314 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
May 10, 1988 
[S.J. Res. 59] 
To designate the month of May, 1988 as "National Foster Care Month". 
Whereas there are more than 250,000 licensed foster families in the 
United States who temporarily provide guidance, emotional sup-
port, food, shelter, and nurture to children who cannot remain in 
their own home; 
Whereas foster parents devotedly and unselfishly open their home 
and family life to children in need; 
Whereas foster parents are a vital part in permanency planning to 
protect the best interests of a foster child; 
Whereas foster parents work cooperatively with human service 
agencies and biological parents to strengthen family life; 
Whereas foster parents must have the commitment of the national, 
State and local communities in terms of funding, support, and 
training; and 
Whereas the National Foster Parent Association holds its annual 
training conference during the month of May, 1987: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of May, 
1988 is designated as "National Foster Care Month". The President 
is requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the 
United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved May 10, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 59: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 28, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating May 8-14, 1988, as "Just Say No Week".
PL 100-313 (H.J.Res.545), enacted 05/10/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-313—MAY 10, 1988 
102 STAT. 463 
Public Law 100-313 
100th Congress 
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Joint Resolution 
Designating May 8-14, 1988, as "Just Say No Week". 
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[H.J. Res. 545] 
Whereas America's youth are our Nation's most precious resource; 
Whereas young people are contributing to drug abuse prevention by 
starting just-say-no clubs and saying "no" to drugs; 
Whereas children across America will participate in a national just-
say-no walk against drugs on May 11,1988; and 
Whereas America's youth should be recognized for and encouraged 
in their efforts in the fight against drug abuse: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That May 8-14, 
1988, is designated as "Just Say No 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 
programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved May 10, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 545 (S.J. Res. 300): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Apr. 28, considered and passed House and Senate.
A joint resolution designating May 1988 as "Older Americans Month".
PL 100-310 (H.J.Res.508), enacted 05/06/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-310—MAY 6, 1988 
102 STAT. 459 
Public Law 100-310 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating May 1988 as "Older Americans Month". 
Whereas older Americans have contributed many years of service to 
their famiUes, their communities, and the Nation; 
Whereas the population of the United States is comprised of a large 
percentage of older Americans representing a wealth of knowl-
edge and experience; 
Whereas older Americans should be acknowledged for the contribu-
tions they continue to make to their communities and the Nation; 
and 
Whereas many States and communities acknowledge older Ameri-
cans during the month of May: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in recogni-
tion of the traditional designation of the month of May as "Older 
Americans Month" and the repeated expression by the Congress of 
its appreciation and respect for the achievements of older Ameri-
cans and its desire that these Americans continue to play an active 
role in the life of the Nation, the President is directed to issue a 
proclamation designating the month of May 1988 as "Older Ameri-
cans Month" and calling on the people of the United States to 
observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
activities. 
Approved May 6, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 508 (S.J. Res. 287): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Apr. 20, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 21, S.J. Res. 287 considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 22, H.J. Res. 508 considered and passed Senate. 
May 6, 1988 
[H.J. Res. 508]
A joint resolution to designate the period commencing on May 1, 1988, and ending on May 7, 1988, as "National Older Americans Abuse Prevention Week".
PL 100-308 (S.J.Res.222), enacted 05/05/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-308—MAY 5, 1988 
102 STAT. 457 
Public Law 100-308 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the period commencing on May 1, 1988, and ending on May 7, 1988, as 
May 5, 1988 
"National Older Americans Abuse Prevention Week". 
[S.J. Res. 222] 
Whereas each year an estimated 550,000 to 2.5 million elders are the 
victims of physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and denial of 
fundamental civil rights; 
Whereas these elders represent every racial, religious and socio-
economic class; 
Whereas the suffering of these elders poses a threat to our families 
and to our society as a whole; 
Whereas in most instances this neglect and abuse stems from the 
lack of information on intervention and prevention; 
Whereas the health and well-being of our elders is, and must be, one 
of our Nation's highest priorities; 
Whereas May, 1988, has traditionally been designated as "Older 
Americans Month", and provides the ideal opportunity for the 
people of the United States to become educated and aware of the 
welfare of the elderly; and 
Whereas it is appropriate to focus the attention of the Nation upon 
the problem of elderly abuse: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the period commenc-
ing on May 1, 1988, and ending on May 7, 1988, is designated as 
"National Older Americans Abuse Prevention Week", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon all Government agencies and the people of the United 
States to observe such period with appropriate programs, cere-
monies, and activities. 
Approved May 5, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 222: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 28, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating June 6-12, 1988 as "National Fishing Week".
PL 100-312 (S.J.Res.190), enacted 05/06/1988

102 STAT. 462 
PUBLIC LAW 100-312—MAY 6, 1988 
Public Law 100-312 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
May 6, 1988 
To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating 
[S.J. Res. 190] 
June 6-12, 1988, as "National Fishing Week". 
Whereas the United States Bureau of the Census reported that fifty-
four million residents of our country participated in sport fishing 
in 1980; 
Whereas sport fishing is a family oriented, outdoor, recreational 
activity that provides therapeutic rewards and enjoyment to 
people of all ages; 
Whereas the demands for goods and services by sport fishing partici-
pants is estimated to generate $25,000,000,000 in economic activity 
and employment for an estimated six hundred thousand individ-
uals each year; 
Whereas fishing promotes respect for Nation's marine, estuarine, 
and fresh waters, and their associated plant and animal commu-
nities; and 
Whereas our country's league of fishing enthusiasts represent a 
constituency that seeks to prevent the degradation of our Nation's 
diverse aquatic habitats: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is 
requested and authorized to issue a proclamation designating 
June 6-12, 1988, as "National Fishing Week" and calling upon 
Federal, State, and local government agencies, and the people of 
the United States to observe the week with appropriate programs 
and activities. 
Approved May 6, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 190: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 20, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to authorize the President to proclaim the last Friday of April 1988 as "National Arbor Day".
PL 100-303 (S.J.Res.247), enacted 04/29/1988

102 STAT. 450 
PUBLIC LAW 100-303—APR. 29, 1988 
Public Law 100-303 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 29, 1988 
To authorize the President to proclaim the last Friday of April 1988 as "National 
[S.J. Res. 247] 
Arbor Day". 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is 
hereby authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designat-
ing the last Friday of April 1988 as "National Arbor Day" and 
calling upon the people of the United States to observe such a day 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved April 29, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 
J. Res. 247: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 20, considered and passed House.
A bill to provide for setting aside the first Thursday in May as the date on which the National Day of Prayer is celebrated.
PL 100-307 (S.1378), enacted 05/05/1988

102 STAT. 456 
PUBLIC LAW 100-307—MAY 5, 1988 
Public Law 100-307 
100th Congress 
An Act 
May 5, 1988 
To provide for setting aside the first Thursday in May as the date on which the 
[S. 1378] 
National Day of Prayer is celebrated. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the joint 
resolution entitled "Joint Resolution to provide for setting aside an 
appropriate day as a National Day of Prayer", approved April 17, 
36 use I69h. 
1952 (Public Law 82-324; 66 Stat. 64), is amended by striking "a 
suitable day each year, other than a Sunday," and inserting in lieu 
thereof "the first Thursday in May in each year". 
Approved May 5, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1378: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Apr. 22, considered and passed Senate. 
May 2, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution making emergency mandatory veterans supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1988.
PL 100-304 (H.J.Res.552), enacted 04/29/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-304—APR. 29, 1988 
102 STAT. 451 
Public Law 100-304 
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100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Making emergency mandatory veterans supplemental appropriations for the fiscal 
Apr. 29, 1988 
year ending September 30, 1988. 
[H.J. Res. 552] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the following sums 
are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise 
appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1988, namely: 
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION 
LOAN GUARANTY REVOLVING FUND 
For an additional amount for the "Loan Guaranty Revolving 
Fund", $526,600,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, 
That the Igist proviso in the "General operating expenses" 
appropriation in the Department of Housing and Urbgin Develop-
ment-Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1988 (H.R. 2783), as 
enacted under the provision of section 101(f) of Public Law 100-202, 
loi Stat. 
an Act Making Further Continuing Appropriations for the fiscal 
1329-187. 
year ending September 30,1988, is deleted. 
READJUSTMENT BENEFITS 
For 
an 
additional 
amount 
for 
"Readjustment 
benefits", 
$182,500,000, to remain available until expended. 
Approved April 29,1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 552: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Apr. 27, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 28, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to express gratitude for law enforcement personnel.
PL 100-302 (S.J.Res.227), enacted 04/29/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-302—APR. 29, 1988 
102 STAT. 449 
Public Law 100-302 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 29, 1988 
To express gratitude for law enforcement personnel. 
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Whereas the first day of May of each year was designated as "Law 
Day U.S.A." and has been set aside as a special day to advance 
equality and justice under law; to encourage citizen support both 
of law enforcement and law observance; and to foster respect for 
law and to understanding its essential place in the life of every 
citizen of the United States; 
Whereas during the course of each year many law enforcement 
officers are killed and tens of thousands are injured or assaulted 
in the course of their duties; 
Whereas each day police officers and other law enforcement person-
nel perform their duties unflinchingly and without hesitation; and 
Whereas these dedicated people are devoted to their jobs, underpaid 
for their efforts, and tireless in their work, performing without 
adequate recognition: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That in celebration of 
"Law Day U.S.A.", May 1, 1988, special emphasis be given by 
grateful people to all law enforcement personnel of the United 
States for the unflinching and devoted service in helping to preserve 
the domestic tranquility and guaranteeing to all individuals their 
rights under law. 
Approved April 29, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 227: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 20, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the month of April, 1988, as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month."
PL 100-299 (S.J.Res.246), enacted 04/28/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-299—APR. 28, 1988 
102 STAT. 435 
Public Law 100-299 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
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To designate the month of April 1988, as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month". 
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[S.J. Res. 246] 
Whereas the incidence and prevalence of child abuse and neglect 
have reached alarming proportions in the United States; 
Whereas an estimated four million children become victims of child 
abuse in this Nation each year; 
Whereas an estimated five thousand of these children die as a result 
of such abuse each year; 
Whereas the Nation faces a continuing need to support innovative 
programs to prevent child abuse and assist parents and family 
members in which child abuse occurs; 
Whereas Congress has expressed its commitment to seeking and 
applying solutions to this problem by enacting the Child Abuse 
Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974; 
Whereas many dedicated individuals and private organizations, 
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including Child Help U.SA., Parents Anonymous, the National 
Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse, the American 
Humane Association, and other members of the National Child 
Abuse Coalition, are working to counter the ravages of abuse and 
neglect and to help child abusers break this destructive pattern of 
behavior; 
Whereas the average cost for a public welfare agency to serve a 
family through a child abuse program is twenty times greater 
than self-help programs administered by private organizations; 
Whereas organizations such as Parents Anonymous, and other 
members of the National Child Abuse Coalition, are expediting 
efforts to prevent child abuse in the next generation through 
special programs for abused children; and 
Whereas it is appropriate to focus the attention of the Nation upon 
the problem of child abuse: Now, therefore, be it 
102 STAT. 436 
PUBLIC LAW 100-299—APR. 28, 1988 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of 
April 1988, is designated as "National Child Abuse Prevention 
Month", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon all Government agencies and the people 
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of the United States to observe such month with appropriate 
programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved April 28, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 246: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 20, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate May 1988 as "National Trauma Awareness Month".
PL 100-296 (H.J.Res.373), enacted 04/26/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-296—APR. 26, 1988 
102 STAT. 129 
Public Law 100-296 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Aor 26 1988 
To designate May 1988 as "National Trauma Awareness Month". 
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[H.J. Res. 373] 
Whereas more than nine million individuals in the United States 
suffer traumatic injury each year; 
Whereas traumatic injury is the leading cause of death of individ-
uals of less than forty years of age in the United States; 
Whereas every individual is a potential victim of traumatic injury; 
Whereas traumatic injury can occur without warning; 
Whereas traumatic injury frequently renders its victims incapable 
of caring for themselves; 
Whereas past inattention to the causes and effects of trauma has led 
to the inclusion of trauma among the most neglected medical 
conditions; 
Whereas the people of the United States spend more than 
$100,000,000,000 annually on the problem of trauma; 
Whereas the problem of trauma can be remedied only by prevention 
and treatment; and 
Whereas the people of the United States should be educated in the 
prevention and treatment of trauma: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That May 1988 is 
designated as "National Trauma Awareness Month", and the Presi-
dent of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved April 26, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 373 (S.J. Res. 199): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 26, S.J. Res. 199 considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 12, H.J. Res. 373 considered and passed House. 
Apr. 14, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution recognizing the identical plaques initiated by Sami Bandak, created by Margareta Hennix and Ginvanni Bizzini, and depicting the Calmare Nyckel, the ship that brought the first Swedish settlers to North America, as significant symbols of the "Year of New Sweden"; and providing for the placement of one of such plaques at Fort Christiana in the State of Delaware.
PL 100-295 (H.J.Res.347), enacted 04/25/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-295—APR. 25, 1988 
102 STAT. 127 
Public Law 100-295 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Recognizing the identical plaques initiated by Sami Bandak, created by Margareta 
Hennix and Ginvanni Bizzini, and depicting the Calmare Nyckel, the ship that 
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brought the first Swedish settlers to North America, as significant symbols of the 
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"Year of New Sweden"; and providing for the placement of one of such plaques at 
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Fort Christina in the State of Delaware. 
Whereas, in Public Law 99-304 (100 Stat. 439), the Congress des-
ignated 1988 as the "Year of New Sweden" to commemorate the 
350th anniversary of the arrival of the first Swedish settlers in 
North America; 
Whereas such Swedish settlers sailed aboard the Calmare Nyckel, 
established New Sweden as their first settlement in North Amer-
ica in what is now Wilmington, Delaware, and built Fort Chris-
tina to defend their settlement; 
Whereas Fort Christina is designated as a National Historic Land-
mark and will be the site of several activities to observe the "Year 
of New Sweden"; 
Whereas, as part of the celebration of the "Year of New Sweden", 
the artists Margareta Hennix and Ginvanni Bizzini, together with 
the House of Gustavsberg in Gustavsberg, Sweden, created a 
limited number of identical plaques depicting the Calmare 
Nyckel; 
Whereas such plaques are painted in silver and bear the seal of His 
Majesty Carl Gustaf XVI, the King of Sweden; and 
Whereas a part of the proceeds from the sale of such plaques will be 
donated to charities that help the handicapped: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 
1
. 
RECOGNITION 
OF 
CALMARE 
NYCKEL 
PLAQUES. 
The identical plaques initiated by Sami Bandak, created by 
Margareta Hennix and Ginvanni Bizzini (together with the House of 
Gustavsberg), and depicting the Calmare Nyckel, the ship that 
brought the first Swedish settlers to North America, are hereby 
recognized as significant symbols of the "Year of New Sweden". 
102 STAT. 128 
PUBLIC LAW 100-295—APR. 25, 1988 
SP]C. 2. ACCEPTANCE AND PLACEMENT OF PLAQUE. 
The Secretary of the Interior shall— 
Gifts and 
(1) accept as a gift from Sami Bandak on behalf of the House 
property. 
of Gustavsberg one of the plaques referred to in section 1, and 
(2) with the consent of the owner of Fort Christina in the 
State of Delaware, place such plaque at such site to commemo-
rate the 350th anniversary of the establishment of New Sweden. 
Approved April 25, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 347: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Apr. 12, considered £ind passed House. 
Apr. 14, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating the week of April 17, 1988, as "Crime Victims Week".
PL 100-291 (S.J.Res.234), enacted 04/18/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-291—APR. 18, 1988 
102 STAT. 93 
Public Law 100-291 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week of April 17, 1988, as "Crime Victims Week". 
Whereas millions of Americans are victims of crime each year; 
Whereas many of those crime victims are traumatized further by 
the physical, psychological, and financial burdens resulting from 
their victimizations; 
Whereas the sensitivity of our Nation's criminal justice system must 
be improved when working with crime victims and their families; 
Whereas much progress has been made to correct these injustices by 
implementing in the Federal, State, local, and private sectors the 
recommendations of the President's Task Force on Victims of 
Crime; and 
Whereas continuation of these efforts must be encouraged to ensure 
the restoration of balance to our Nation's criminal justice system 
and the fair and compassionate treatment of crime victims and 
their families: 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 April 17, 
1988, is designated as "Crime Victims 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 
programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved April 18, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 234: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 12, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 18, 1988 
[S.J. Res. 234]