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A joint resolution to designate March 16, 1988, as "Freedom of Information Day".
PL 100-260 (S.J.Res.126), enacted 03/23/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-260—MAR. 23, 1988 
102 STAT. 33 
Public Law 100-260 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate March 16, 1988, as "Freedom of Information Day". 
Whereas a fundamental principle of our Government is that a well-
informed citizenry can reach the important decisions that deter-
mine the present and future of the Nation; 
Whereas the freedoms we cherish as Americans are fostered by free 
access to information; 
Whereas many Americans, because they have never known any 
other way of life, take for granted the guarantee of free access to 
information that derives from the First Amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States; 
Whereas the guarantee of free access to information should be 
emphasized and celebrated annually; and 
Whereas March 16 is the anniversary of the birth of James Madison, 
one of the Founding Fathers, who recognized and supported the 
need to guarantee individual rights through the Bill of Rights: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That March 16, 1988, is 
designated as "Freedom of Information Day", and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon 
Federal, State, and local government agencies and the people of the 
United States to observe such day with appropriate programs, cere-
monies, and activities. 
Approved March 23, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 126: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 133 (1987): Oct. 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 134 (1988): Mar. 15, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 23, 1988 
[S.J. Res. 126]
A bill to designate Morgan and Lawrence Counties in Alabama as a single metropolitan statical area.
PL 100-258 (S.1447), enacted 03/14/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-258—MAR. 14, 1988 
102 STAT. 27 
Public Law 100-258 
100th Congress 
An Act 
To designate Morgan and Lawrence Counties in Alabama as a single metropolitan 
Mar. 14, 1988^ 
statistical area. 
[S. 1447] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the counties 
of Morgan and Lawrence in Alabama shall be considered for des-
ignation as a single metropolitan statistical area by the Director of 
the Office of Management and Budget without regard to the portion 
of the Bankhead National Forest located within Lawrence County. 
Approved March 14, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1447: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 100-503 (Comm. on Post Office and Civil Service). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 133 (1987): June 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 134 (1988): Mar. 1, 2, considered and passed House.
A bill to make a technical correction to section 8103 of title 46, United States Code.
PL 100-255 (H.R.3923), enacted 03/04/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-255—MAR. 4, 1988 
102 STAT. 23 
Public Law 100-255 
100th Congress 
An Act 
Mar. 4, 1988 
To make a technical correction to section 8103 of title 46, United States Code. 
[H.R. 3923] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America 
in Congress assembled, That section 
8103(b)(3) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking 
"subsection," and substituting "section,". 
Approved March 4, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3923: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 16, considered and passed House. 
Feb. 19, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the month of March, 1988, as "Women's History Month."
PL 100-257 (S.J.Res.262), enacted 03/08/1988

102 STAT. 26 
PUBLIC LAW 100-257—MAR. 8, 1988 
Public Law 100-257 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Mar. 8, 1988 
[S.J. Res. 262] 
To designate the month of March 1988, as "Women's History Month". 
Whereas American women of every race, class, and ethnic back-
ground have made historical contributions to the growth and 
strength of the Nation in countless recorded and unrecorded ways; 
Whereas American women have played and continue to play a 
critical economic, cultural, and social role in every sphere of our 
Nation's life by constituting a significant portion of the labor force 
working in and outside of the home; 
Whereas American women have played a unique role throughout 
our history by providing the majority of the Nation's volunteer 
labor force and have been particularly important in the establish-
ment of early charitable philanthropic and cultural institutions in 
this country; 
Whereas American women of every race, class, and ethnic back-
ground served as early leaders in the forefront of every major 
progressive social change movement, not only to secure their own 
right of suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist 
movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial labor 
movement, the civil rights movement, and other movements to 
create a more fair and just society for all; and 
Whereas, despite these contributions, the role of American women 
in history has been consistently overlooked and undervalued in 
the body of American history: 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 March 
1988, is designated as "Women's History 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 March 8, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 
J. Res. 262: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 2, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate April 1988, as "Fair Housing Month".
PL 100-248 (S.J.Res.143), enacted 02/11/1988

102 STAT. 12 
PUBLIC LAW 100-248—FEB. 11, 1988 
Public Law 100-248 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Feb. 11, 1988 
[S.J. Res. 143] 
To designate April 1988, as "Fair Housing Month". 
Whereas the year 1988 marks the twentieth anniversary of the 
passage of title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, commonly 
referred to as the "Federal Fair Housing Act", declaring a na-
tional policy to provide fair housing throughout the United States; 
Whereas the Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in 
housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; 
Whereas fairness is the foundation of our way of life and reflects the 
best of our traditional American values; 
Whereas invidious discriminatory housing practices undermine the 
strength and vitality of America and the American people; and 
Whereas in this twentieth year since the passage of the Fair Hous-
ing Act, all Americans must work to continue to improve the Fair 
Housing Act by strengthening enforcement provisions, by extend-
ing the protections of the Act to all our citizens, by assuring there 
are no victims of discriminatory housing practices, and by making 
the ideal of fair housing a reality: Now, therefore, he it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating April 
as "Fair Housing Month" and to invite the Governors of the several 
States, the chief officials of local governments, and the people of the 
United States to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved February 11, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE fflSTORY—S.J. Res. 143 (H.J. Res. 201): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 133 (1987): May 4, H.J. Res. 201 considered and passed House. 
June 5, S.J. Res. 143 considered and petssed Senate. 
Vol. 134 (1988): Feb. 2, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the period commencing on October 18, 1987, and ending on October 24, 1987, as "Gaucher's Disease Awareness Week".
PL 100-254 (S.J.Res.122), enacted 02/29/1988

102 STAT. 22 
PUBUC LAW 100-254—FEB. 29, 1988 
Public Law 100-254 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Feb. 29, 1988 
To designate the week beginning October 16, 1988, as "Gaucher's Disease Awareness 
[S.J. Res. 122] 
. Week." 
Whereas Gaucher's disease is caused by the failure of the body to 
produce an essential enzyme; 
Whereas the absence of such enzyme causes the body to store 
abnormal quantities of lipids in the liver and spleen and fre-
quently has an adverse effect on tissues in the body, particularly 
bone tissue; 
Whereas among Jewish persons, Gaucher's disease is the most 
common inherited disorder affecting the metabolism of lipids, 
which are one of the principle structural components of living 
cells; 
Whereas there is no known cure for Gaucher's disease and no 
successful treatment of the symptoms of the disease; 
Whereas the increased awareness and understanding of Gaucher's 
disease by the people of the United States can aid in the develop-
ment of a treatment and cure for the disease; 
Whereas the National Gaucher's Disease Foundation provides funds 
for research in the United States with respect to the disease; and 
Whereas research and clinical programs with respect to Gaucher's 
disease should be increased: 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 
October 16, 1988, is designated as "Gaucher's Disease 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 ceremonies and activities. 
Approved February 29, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 122: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 133 (1987): June 25, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 2, considered and passed House, amended. 
Vol. 134 (1988): Feb. 16, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the 69th anniversary of the renewal of Lithuanian independence, February 16, 1987, as "Lithuanian Independence Day".
PL 100-247 (S.J.Res.39), enacted 02/11/1988

102 STAT. 10 
PUBLIC LAW 100-247—FEB. 11, 1988 
Public Law 100-247 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Feb. 11, 1988 
To provide for the designation of the 70th anniversary of the renewal of Lithuanian 
[S.J. Res. 39] 
independence, February 16, 1988, as "Lithuanian Independence Day". 
Whereas this year marks the 70th anniversary of the estabhshment 
of the Independent Democratic Republic of Lithuania by the 
Lithuanian National Council on February 16, 1918; 
Whereas the Government of the Soviet Union recognized the sov-
ereignty and independence of the Republic of Lithuania in the 
peace treaty of July 12,1920; 
Whereas the United States does not recognize the illegal incorpora-
tion of the free and independent Republic of Lithuania into the 
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in 1940; 
Whereas the United States continues to provide accreditation to the 
Charges d'Affaires of the Republic of Lithuania; 
Whereas the United States remains firmly committed to the prin-
ciple of self-determination as contained in the Final Act of the 
Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (also known as 
the "Helsinki Final Act"), an agreement to which the Soviet 
Union is a party; 
Whereas the people of the Republic of Lithuania struggle every day 
under Soviet domination; 
Whereas the United States condemns the Soviet policy of forced 
Russification, ethnic dilution, and religious and political persecu-
tion; and 
Whereas it is appropriate that the people of the United States, who 
so strongly cherish the principles of independence and self-deter-
mination denied the Lithuanian people by the Soviet Union, join 
with the people of the Republic of Lithuania to demonstrate our 
common desire to advance the cause of freedom: Now, therefore, 
belt 
PUBLIC LAW 100-247—FEB. 11,1988 
102STAT.il 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the 70th anniversary 
of the renewal of Lithuanian independence, February 16, 1988, is 
designated as "Lithuanian Independence Day" and the President of 
the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States to observe that day 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved February 11, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 39 (H.J. Res. 129): 
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 133 (1987): Feb. 24, H.J. Res. 129 considered and passed House. 
June 5, S.J. Res. 39 considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 134 (1988): Feb. 2, considered and passed House.
A bill to rescind certain budget authority recommended in P.L. 100-202.
PL 100-251 (H.R.3884), enacted 02/16/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-251—FEB. 16, 1988 
102 STAT. 17 
Public Law 100-251 
100th Congress 
An Act 
To rescind certain budget authority recommended in Public Law 100-202. 
Feb. 16, 1988 
[H.R. 3884] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That of the funds 
made available in the fiscal year 1988 Foreign Operations, Export 
Financing and Related Programs Appropriations Act (Public Law 
100-202), under the heading Migration and Refugee Assistance, 
101 Stat. 1329. 
$8,000,000 for the construction of educational facilities for North 
African Jewish refugees in France is rescinded. 
Approved February 16,1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3884: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 2, considered and passed House and Senate.
A bill to amend the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978, as amended, to extend the term of the Delta Region Preservation Commission, and for other purposes.
PL 100-250 (H.R.2566), enacted 02/16/1988

102 STAT. 16 
PUBLIC LAW 100-250—FEB. 16, 1988 
Public Law 100-
100th Congress 
250 
An Act 
Feb. 16,1988 
[H.R. 2566] 
16 u s e 230. 
Cultural 
programs. 
16 u s e 230a. 
Public lands. 
Gifts and 
property. 
16 u s e 230f. 
To amend the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978, as amended, to extend the 
term of the Delta Region Preservation Commission, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That title IX of the 
National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978, as amended (16 U.S.C. 
230), is further amended as follows: 
(a) In section 901 by adding the following new phrase and 
renumbering subsequent phrases accordingly: 
"(4) folk life centers to be established in the Acadian region;". 
(b) In section 902 by adding the following new subsection: 
"(g) The Secretary is authorized to acquire lands or interests in 
lands by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds or 
exchange, not to exceed approximately 20 acres, in Acadian villages 
and towns. Any lands so acquired shall be developed, maintained 
and operated as part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park.". 
(c) In section 907(e) by striking out "ten years" and inserting in 
lieu thereof "twenty years". 
Approved February 16, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2566: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 100-304 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 100-251 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 133 (1987): Sept. 29, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Vol. 134 (1988): Feb. 2, House concurred in Senate amendment.
A joint resolution to designate January 28, 1988, as "National Challenger Center Day" to honor the crew of the space shuttle Challenger.
PL 100-244 (S.J.Res.201), enacted 02/09/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-244—FEB. 9, 1988 
102 STAT. 5 
Public Law 100-244 
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100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate January 28, 1988, as "National Challenger Center Day" to honor the 
Feb. 9, 1988 
crew of the space shuttle Challenger. 
[S. 
J. Res. 201] 
Whereas the crew of the space shuttle Challenger was dedicated to 
stimulating the interest of American children in space flight and 
science generally; 
Whereas the members of the Challenger crew gave their lives trying 
to benefit the education of American children; 
Whereas a fitting tribute to that effort and to the sacrifice of the 
Challenger crew and their families is needed; 
Whereas an appropriate form for such a tribute would be to expand 
educational opportunities in science by the creation of a center 
that will offer children and teachers activities and information 
derived from American space research; and 
Whereas the Challenger Center is the only institution expressly 
established by the immediate families of the crew of the Chal-
lenger for the above-named purposes, and is intended to be the 
living expression of the Nation's commemoration of the Chal-
lenger crew: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That January 28, 1988, is 
designated as "National Challenger Center Day" and the President 
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the 
people of the United States to observe such day— 
(1) by resolving that in the course of their regular activities 
the people of the United States will remember both the Chal-
lenger astronauts who died while serving their country, and the 
importance of the Challenger Center is honoring the accom-
plishments of the Challenger crew by continuing their goal of 
the expansion of interest and ability in space and science 
education; and 
(2) with other appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved February 9, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 201: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 133 (1987): Oct. 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 134 (1988): Jan. 27, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate February 4, 1988, as "National Women in Sports Day."
PL 100-243 (S.J.Res.196), enacted 02/09/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-243—FEB. 9, 1988 
102 STAT. 3 
Public Law 100-243 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate February 4, 1988, as "National Women in Sports Day". 
Whereas women's athletics is one of the most effective avenues 
available through which women of America may develop self-
discipline, initiative, confidence, and leadership skills; 
Whereas support and fitness activity contributes to emotional and 
physical well-being and women need strong bodies as well as 
strong minds; 
Whereas the history of women in sports is rich and long, but there 
has been little national recognition of the significance of women's 
athletic achievements; 
Whereas the number of women in leadership positions of coaches, 
officials, and administrators has declined drastically over the last 
decade and there is a need to restore women to these positions to 
ensure a fair representation of women's abilities and to provide 
role models for young female athletes; 
Whereas the bonds built between women through athletics help to 
break down the social barriers of racism and prejudice; 
Whereas the communication and cooperation skills learned through 
athletic experience play a key role in the athlete's contributions 
at home, at work, and to society; 
Whereas women's athletics has produced such winners as Flo 
Hyman, whose spirit, talent, and accomplishments distinguished 
her above others and exhibited for all of us the true meaning of 
fairness, determination, and team play; 
Whereas early motor-skill training and enjoyable experiences of 
physical activity strongly influence life-long habits of physical 
fitness; 
Whereas the athletic opportunities for male students at the colle-
giate and high school level remain significantly greater than those 
for female students; and 
Whereas the number of funded research projects focusing on the 
specific needs of women athletes is limited and the information 
provided by these projects is imperative to the health and 
performance of future women athletes: Now, therefore, be it 
Feb. 9, 1988 
[S.J. Res. 196] 
102 STAT. 4 
PUBLIC LAW 100-243—FEB. 9, 1988 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That February 4, 1988, is 
hereby designated as "National Women in Sports Day", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon local and State jurisdictions, appropriate Federal agencies, 
and the people of the United States to observe the day with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved February 9, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 196: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 133 (1987): Dec. 3, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 134 (1988): Feb. 2, considered and passed; House.
Renewable Resources Extension Act Amendments of 1987
PL 100-231 (H.R.2401), enacted 01/05/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-231—JAN. 5, 1988 
101 STAT. 1565 
Public Law 100-231 
100th Congress 
An Act 
To extend the authorization of the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978, and 
for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the "Renewable Resources Extension 
Act Amendments of 1987". 
SEC. 2. EXTENSION. 
The Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1600 
note) is amended— 
(1) in section 6 (16 U.S.C. 1675) by striking out the first 
sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "There are 
authorized to be appropriated to implement this Act $15,000,000 
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1988, and $15,000,000 
for each of the next twelve fiscal years."; and 
(2) in section 8 (16 U.S.C. 1671 note) by striking out "1988" 
and inserting in lieu thereof "2000". 
SEC. 
3
. 
PROGRAM 
DEVELOPMENT 
AND 
EVALUATION. 
Section 5 of the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978 (16 
U.S.C. 1674) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a) by striking out "Congress" and insert-
ing in lieu thereof the following: "the Committee on Agriculture 
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agri-
culture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate"; and 
(2) by adding at the end thereof the following new subsec-
tion: 
"(d) To assist Congress and the public in evaluating the Renewable 
Resources Extension Program, the program shall include a 
review of activities undertaken in response to the preceding five-
year plan and an evaluation of the progress made toward accom-
plishing the goals and objectives set forth in such preceding plan. 
Such review and evaluation shall be displayed in the program, for 
the Nation as a whole, and for each State.". 
Jan. 5, 1988 
[H.R. 2401] 
Renewable 
Resources 
Extension Act 
Amendments of 
1987. 
16 u s e 1600 
note. 
:M\J 
Approved January 5, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2401: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 100-239 (Comm. on Agriculture). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): 
July 27, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Dec. 21, House concurred in Senate amendment.
A joint resolution providing for the convening of the second session of the One hundredth Congress.
PL 100-229 (H.J.Res.436), enacted 01/02/1988

101 STAT. 1562 
PUBLIC LAW 100-229—JAN. 2, 1988 
Public Law 100-229 
.)vr r »>, 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Jan. 2, 1988 
[H.J. Res. 436] 
Providing for the convening of the second session of the One Hundredth Congress. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the second 
regular session of the One Hundredth Congress shall begin at 12 
o'clock meridian on Monday, January 25,1988. 
SEC. 2. That prior to the convening of the second regular session 
of the One Hundredth Congress on January 25, 1988, as provided in 
section 1 of this resolution. Congress shall reassemble at 12 o'clock 
meridian on the second day after its Members are notified in 
accordance with section 3 of this resolution. 
SEC. 3. The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the 
Senate, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of 
the House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify the 
Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble 
whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. 
Approved January 2, 1988. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 436: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VOL. 133 (1987): 
Dec. 21, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 22, considered and passed Senate.