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A joint resolution designating October 1991 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month".
PL 102-146 (S.J.Res.131), enacted 10/28/1991

105 STAT. 972 
PUBLIC LAW 102-146—(XTT. 28, 1991 
Public Law 102-146 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 28, 1991 
[S.J. Res. 131] 
Designating October 1991 as "National Down Sjmdrome Awareness Month". 
Whereas a more enlightened attitude has emerged during the past 
15 years in the care and training of the developmentally disabled; 
Whereas one disability which has undergone considerable reevalua-
tion is Down s3nidrome; 
Whereas approximately 4,000 babies are born with Down syndrome 
annually in the United States; 
WhereEis, until recently, Down syndrome was stigmatized £is a men-
tally and physically retarding condition that required institu-
tionalization and restricted its victims to lives of passivity; 
Whereas remaining ignorance, prejudices, myths, and stereotypes 
regarding Down syndrome can be overcome only through in-
creased awareness and education; 
Whereas, through the efforts of concerned physicians, teachers, and 
parent groups, such as the National Down Syndrome Congress 
and the National Down Syndrome Society, programs are being put 
into place to educate the parents of babies with Down syndrome, 
to develop special education classes for individuals with Down 
syndrome within mainstreamed school programs, to provide voca-
tional training for individuals with Down syndrome in prepara-
tion for entering the workforce, and to prepare young adults with 
Down syndrome for independent living in the community; 
Whereas the television medium has greatly augmented such efforts 
by casting actors with Down sjnidrome and offering programming 
that demonstrates to hundreds of thousands of viewers in a 
positive and educational manner the everyday, personal, and 
family effects of living with Down syndrome; 
Whereas the cost of programs designed to help individuals with 
Down syndrome enter their rightful place in society as productive 
citizens is a small fraction of the cost of institutionalization; 
Whereas advancements in genetic research are also offering a 
brighter outlook for individuals born with Down syndrome; and 
Whereas the many children with Down syndrome who attend regu-
lar schools, play on Little League teams, and enjoy basketball and 
golf demonstrate daily the success that people with Down syn-
drome are able to achieve: Now, therefore, be it 
59-139 0 - 9 1 (146) 
PUBLIC LAW 102-146—OCT. 28, 1991 
105 STAT. 973 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That October 1991 is 
designated as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month". The 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to observe the month with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 28, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 131: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 17, considered £md passed House.
A joint resolution designating October 30, 1991 as "Refugee Day".
PL 102-147 (S.J.Res.192), enacted 10/28/1991

105 STAT. 974 
PUBLIC LAW 102-147—OCT. 28, 1991 
Public Law 102-147 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 28, 1991 
[S.J. Res. 192] 
Designating October 30, 1991 as "Refugee Day". 
Whereas in the past decade, the plight of refugees world wide has 
been deepening as the world refugee population has more than 
doubled from 7,300,000 to 16,000,000; 
Whereas more than 80 percent of these refugees are women and 
children; 
Whereas one-third of the refugee population is found in Africa 
where the host countries have the weakest infrastructure and are 
the least able to sustain such large numbers of destitute people in 
night; 
Whereas the international effort to respond to the refugee crisis 
worldwide with the formulation of the United Nations Convention 
on Refugees and the founding of the Office of the United Nations 
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) marks its fortieth 
anniversary in 1991; 
Whereas the United States has always played a leading role in 
refugee matters worldwide; 
Whereas the origins of the United States as a land of refuge for 
those escaping persecution and the development of the United 
States as a nation of immigrants gives the country a deep under-
standing of and sympathy for the plight of the 16,000,000 refugees 
in the world; 
Whereas refugees who have come to the United States have made 
significant contributions to the country; 
Whereas the United States has consistently encouraged other coun-
tries to expand the effort to help the needy population of refugees 
and has worked to find both short-term and long-term solutions to 
the refugee crisis; and 
Whereas the current world refugee situation requires that the 
United States continue to be a leader in refugee affairs and in the 
efforts to meet the growing challenges of the refugee crisis: Now, 
therefore, be it 
59-139 O - 91 (147) 
PUBLIC LAW 102-147—OCT. 28, 1991 
105 STAT. 975 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That— 
(1) October 30, 1991 is designated as "Refugee Day"; and 
(2) the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling on the people of the United States to 
observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 28, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 192: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Aug. 2, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 24, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate October 15, 1991, as "National Law Enforcement Memorial Dedication Day".
PL 102-133 (S.J.Res.107), enacted 10/18/1991

105 STAT. 632 
PUBLIC LAW 102-133—OCT. 18, 1991 
Public Law 102-133 
102d Congress 
* 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 18, 1991 
To designate October 15, 1991, as "National Law Enforcement Memorial Dedication 
[S.J. Res. 107] 
Day" 
Whereas each day over 500,000 law enforcement officers place their 
lives at risk in order to maintain law and order in society and 
apprehend people who violate Federal, State, and local laws; 
Whereas over the last 10 years over 1,500 law enforcement officers 
have been killed in the line of duty; 
Whereas in 1989, 148 law enforcement officers were killed in the 
line of duty and preliminary figures for 1990 indicate that 119 law 
enforcement officers were killed; 
Whereas over 60,000 law enforcement officers are assaulted in the 
line of duty each year, resulting in over 20,000 injuries; and 
Whereas the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial was 
established by an Act of Congress in 1984, and the memorial is 
scheduled for completion at Judiciary Square in Washington, 
District of Columbia in October 1991: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That October 15, 
1991, is designated as "National Law Enforcement Memorial Dedi-
cation Day" and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation designating October 15, 1991, as "National Law 
Enforcement Memorial Dedication Day". 
Approved October 18, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 107: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Oct. 8, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 9, considered and passed House.
To make permanent the legislative reinstatement, following the decision of Duro against Reina (58 U.S.L.W. 4643, May 29, 1990), of the power of Indian tribes to exercise criminal jurisdiction over Indians.
PL 102-137 (H.R.972), enacted 10/28/1991

105 STAT. 646 
PUBLIC LAW 102-137—OCT. 28, 1991 
Public Law 102-137 
102d Congress 
An Act 
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'^° make permanent the legislative reinstatement, following the decision of Duro 
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against Reina (58 U.S.L.W. 4643, May 29, 1990), of the power of Indian tribes to 
[H.R. 972] 
exercise criminal jurisdiction over Indians. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. CRIMINAL JURISDICTION OVER INDIANS. 
25 use 1301 
Section 8077 of Public Law 101-511 (104 Stat. 1892) is amended by 
"°*®" 
striking out subsection (d). 
Approved October 28, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 972 (S. 962): 
HOUSE REPORTS: Nos. 102-61 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs) and 102-261 
(Comm. of Conference). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 102-153 and No. 102-168 accompanying S. 962 (both from 
Select Comm. on Indian Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
May 14, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 23, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Oct. 17, Senate agreed to conference report. 
Oct. 22, House agreed to conference report.
To authorize appropriations for drug abuse education and prevention programs relating to youth gangs and to runaway and homeless youth; and for other purposes.
PL 102-132 (H.R.3259), enacted 10/18/1991

105 STAT. 630 
PUBLIC LAW 102-132—OCT. 18, 1991 
Public Law 102-132 
102d Congress 
An Act 
Oct 18 1991 
'^° authorize appropriations for drug abuse education and prevention programs 
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relating to youth gangs and to runaway and homeless youth; and for other 
purposes. 
[H.R. 3259] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DRUG EDUCATION AND PREVENTION RELATING TO YOUTH 
GANGS. 
(a) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—Section 3501 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act 
of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 11801) is amended by inserting "(including agen-
cies described in paragraph (7)(A) acting jointly)" after "agencies" 
the first place it appears. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 3505 of the Anti-
Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 11805) is amended by striking 
"$15,000,000" and all that follows through "1991", and inserting 
"$16,000,000 for fiscal year 1992 and such sums as may be necessary 
for fiscal years 1993 and 1994". 
(c) ANNUAL REPORT.—Chapter 1 of subtitle B of title III of the 
Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 11801-11805) is amended by 
adding at the end the following: 
42 u s e 11806. 
"SEC. 3506. ANNUAL REPORT. 
"Not later than 180 days after the end of each fiscal year, the 
Secretary shall submit, to the Speaker of the House of Represent-
atives and the President pro tempore of the Senate, a report de-
scribing— 
"(1) the types of projects and activities for which grants and 
contracts were made under this chapter for such fiscal year, 
"(2) the number and characteristics of the youth and families 
served by such projects and activities, and 
"(3) each of such projects and activities the Secretary consid-
ers to be exemplary.". 
(d) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of contents in title III of 
the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 is amended by inserting after the 
item relating to section 3505 the following: 
"Sec. 3506. Annual report.". 
SEC. 2. PROGRAM FOR RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH. 
Section 3513 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 11823) 
is amended to read as follows: 
PUBLIC LAW 102-132—OCT. 18, 1991 
105 STAT. 631 
"SEC. 3513. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
"To carry out this chapter, there are authorized to be appro-
priated $16,000,000 for fiscal year 1992 and such sums as may be 
necessary for fiscal years 1993 and 1994.". 
SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
42 USC 11801 
note. 
This Act shall take effect on October 1,1991. 
Approved October 18, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3259: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 102-222 (Comm. on Education and Labor). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 2, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the week of October 13, 1991, through October 19, 1991, as "National Radon Action Week".
PL 102-128 (S.J.Res.132), enacted 10/10/1991

105 STAT. 624 
PUBLIC LAW 102-128—OCT. 10, 1991 
Public Law 102-128 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 10, 1991 
To designate the week of October 13, 1991, through October 19, 1991, as "National 
[S.J. Res. 132] 
Radon Action Week". 
Whereas exposure to radon poses a serious threat to the health of 
the people of this Nation; 
WhereEis the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that lung 
cancer attributable to radon exposure causes approximately 
20,000 deaths a year in the United States; 
Whereas the United States has set a long-term national goal of 
making the air inside buildings as free of radon as the ambient 
air; 
Whereas excessively high levels of radon in homes and schools can 
be reduced successfully and economically with appropriate treat-
ment; 
Whereas only about 2 percent of the homes in this Nation have been 
tested for radon levels; 
Whereas the people of this Nation should be educated about the 
dangers of exposure to radon; and 
Whereas people should be encouraged to conduct tests for radon in 
their homes and schools and to make the repairs required to 
reduce excessive radon levels: 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 
October 13, 1991, through October 19, 1991, is designated as "Na-
tional Radon Action Week", and the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved October 10, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 132: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
June 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 2, considered and passed House.
To designate the building located at 6600 Lorain Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, as the "Patrick J. Patton United States Post Office Building".
PL 102-129 (H.R.2935), enacted 10/15/1991

PUBLIC LAW 102-129—OCT. 15, 1991 
105 STAT. 625 
Public Law 102-129 
102d Congress 
An Act 
To designate the building located at 6600 Lorain Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, as the 
Oct. 15, 1991 
"Patrick J. Patton United States Post Office Building". 
[H.R. 2935] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The building located at 6600 Lorain Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, is 
designated as the "Patrick J. Patton United States Post Office 
Building". 
SEC. 2. LEGAL REFERENCES. 
Any reference in any law, regulation, document, record, map, or 
other paper of the United States to the building referred to in 
section 1 is deemed to be a reference to the "Patrick J. Patton 
United States Post Office Building". 
Approved October 15, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2935: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House emd Senate.
To designate October 1991 as "Crime Prevention Month".
PL 102-131 (H.J.Res.303), enacted 10/17/1991

105 STAT. 628 
PUBLIC LAW 102-131—OCT. 17, 1991 
Public Law 102-131 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 17, 1991 
[H.J. Res. 303] 
To designate October 1991 as "Crime Prevention Month". 
Whereas crime prevention improves the quality of life in every 
community; 
Whereas crime prevention is a cost-effective answer to the problems 
caused by crime, drug abuse, and fear of crime; 
Whereas crime prevention is central to a sound criminal justice 
system at national, State, and local levels; 
Whereas more than 27,000,000 people in the United States are 
actively engaged in helping their communities to prevent the 
commission of crimes against persons and property; 
Whereas millions of citizens have demonstrated that, by working 
together, they can reduce crime, drug abuse, and fear of crime; 
Whereas all people of the United States, from preschoolers to senior 
citizens, can help themselves, their families, and their neighbor-
hoods to prevent crime and to build safer and more caring 
environments; 
Whereas an important challenge facing all people and groups in the 
United States (including individuals. State and local agencies, 
civic and community groups, religious institutions, schools, 
businesses, and law enforcement agencies) is to weave methods 
into daily life that prevent crime and become part of society's 
norms; 
Whereas it is important to annually honor persons who work 
throughout society to prevent crime and to build and sustain the 
Nation's communities; and 
Whereas the National Citizens Crime Prevention Campaign (featur-
ing McGruff the Crime Dog and promoted by the Department of 
Justice, the National Crime Prevention Council, the Advertising 
Council, and the Crime Prevention Coalition) promotes diverse 
partnerships 
among 
law 
enforcement 
agencies, 
citizens, 
businesses, and government to reduce crime and to improve 
community life throughout the Nation: Now, therefore, be it 
PUBLIC LAW 102-131—OCT. 17, 1991 
105 STAT. 629 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That October 1991 is 
designated as "Crime Prevention Month", and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the 
people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
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Approved October 17, 1991. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 303: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Sept. 24, considered and pa^ed House. 
Oct. 4, considered and passed Senate.
Designating October 8, 1991, as "National Firefighters Day".
PL 102-125 (H.J.Res.189), enacted 10/10/1991

PUBLIC LAW 102-125—OCT. 10, 1991 
105 STAT. 617 
Public Law 102-125 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating October 8, 1991, as "National Firefighters Day". 
Whereas there are over 2,000,000 professional firefighters in the 
United States; 
Whereas firefighters respond to more than 2,300,000 fires and 
8,700,000 emergencies other than fires each year; 
Whereas 
fires 
annually 
cause 
nearly 
6,000 
deaths 
and 
$10,000,000,000 in property damages; 
Whereas firefighters have given their lives and risked injury to 
preserve the lives and protect the property of others; 
Whereas the contributions and sacrifices of valiant firefighters often 
go unreported and are inadequately recognized by the public; and 
WhereEis the work of firefighters deserves the attention and grati-
tude of all individuals in the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That October 8, 1991, is 
designated as "National Firefighters 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 observe the day with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 10, 1991. 
Oct. 10, 1991 
[H.J. Res. 189] 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 189: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Oct. 2, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 3, considered and passed Senate.
To designate the month of October 1991, as "Country Music Month".
PL 102-126 (H.J.Res.305), enacted 10/10/1991

105 STAT. 618 
PUBLIC LAW 102-126—OCT. 10, 1991 
Public Law 102-126 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 10,1991 
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designate the month of October 1991, as C!ountry Music Month". 
Whereas country music derives its roots from the folk songs of our 
Nation's workers, captures the spirit of our religious hymns, 
reflects the sorrow and joy of our traditional ballads, and echoes 
the drive and soulfulness of rhythm and blues; 
Whereas country music has played an integral part in our Nation's 
history, accompanying the growth of the United States and 
reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of our people; 
Whereas country music embodies the spirit of America and the deep 
and genuine feelings individuals experience throughout their 
lives; 
Whereas the distinctively American refrains of country music have 
been performed for audiences throughout the world, striking a 
chord deep within the hearts and souls of its fans; and 
Whereas the month of October 1991 marks the twenty-seventh 
annual observance of Country Music Month: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of October 
1991, be designated as "Country Music Month" and that the Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of the United States to observe such month with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 10, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 305: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Sept. 16, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim each of the months of November 1991 and 1992 as "National American Indian Heritage Month".
PL 102-123 (S.J.Res.172), enacted 10/09/1991

105 STAT. 614 
PUBLIC LAW 102-123—OCT. 9, 1991 
Public Law 102-123 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 9, 1991 
To authorize and request the President to proclaim each of the months of November 
[S.J. Res. 172] 
1991 and 1992 as "National American Indian Heritage Month". 
Whereas American Indians are the original inhabitants of the lands 
that now constitute the United States of America; 
Whereas American Indian governments developed fundamental 
principles of freedom of speech and the separation of powers in 
government, and these principles form the foundation of our own 
government today; 
Whereas American Indian societies exhibited a respect for the 
finiteness of natural resources through deep respect for the earth, 
and such values continue to be widely held today; 
Whereas American Indian people have served with valor in all wars 
since the Revolutionary War to the War in the Persian Gulf, often 
in a percentage well above their percentage in the population of 
the Nation as a whole; 
Whereas American Indians have made distinct and important con-
tributions to America and the rest of the world in many fields 
including agriculture, medicine, music, language and art; 
Whereas it is fitting that American Indians be recognized for their 
individual contributions to American society as artists, sculptors, 
musicians, authors, poets, artisans, scientists and scholars; 
Whereas the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Colum-
bus to the Western Hemisphere is an especially appropriate time 
for all the people of the United States to study and reflect on the 
long history of the original inhabitants of this continent; 
Whereas the Members of the Senate and the House of Representa-
tives believe that a resolution and proclamation as requested in 
this resolution will encourage self-esteem, pride and self-aware-
ness in American Indians young and old; 
Whereas the month of November is the traditional harvest season of 
the American Indians and is generally a time of celebration and 
giving thanks: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF MONTH. 
That each of the months of November 1991 and 1992 are des-
ignated as "National American Indian Heritage Month", and the 
PUBLIC LAW 102-123—OCT. 9, 1991 
105 STAT. 615 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation for 
each such year calling upon Federal, State, and local governments, 
interested groups and organizations, and the people of the United 
States to observe each such month with appropriate programs, 
ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved October 9, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 172: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Sept. 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 30, considered and passed House.