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A joint resolution designating October 3, 1990, as "National Teacher Appreciation Day".
PL 101-393 (S.J.Res.313), enacted 09/25/1990

104 STAT. 844 
PUBLIC LAW 101-393—SEPT. 25, 1990 
Public Law 101-393 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Sept. 25,1990 
[S.J. Res. 313] 
Designating October 3,1990, as "National Teacher Appreciation Day". 
Whereas education of the Nation's youth is the foundation of the 
Nation's future; 
Whereas education is a lifelong process which is beneficial to the 
individual and thus beneficial to the entire Nation; 
Whereas teachers deserve credit for their invaluable role in provid-
ing education; 
Whereas teaching not only involves traditional areas of education, 
but today also includes vocational education, continuing edu-
cation, and education for special needs; 
Whereas teachers contribute not only to the academic growth of 
students, but also to their ethical, social, and emotional develop-
ment; 
Whereas a student's respect for his or her teacher is essential to the 
student's ability to learn; and 
Whereas the contributions of teachers should be celebrated often in 
order to honor the role of teachers in society and to affirm and 
foster respect for teachers: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That October 3, 
1990, is designated as "National Teacher Appreciation 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, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved September 25, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 313: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
June 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 17, considered and passed House. 
39-139 O - 90 (398)
A joint resolution to designate the week of September 16, 1990, through September 22, 1990, as "National Rehabilitation Week".
PL 101-390 (S.J.Res.279), enacted 09/21/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-390—SEPT. 21, 1990 
104 STAT. 745 
Public Law 101-390 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the week of September 16, 1990, through September 22, 1990, as 
Sept. 21, 1990 
"National Rehabilitation Week". 
[S.J. Res. 279] 
Whereas the designation of a week as "National RehabiUtation 
Week" gives the people of this Nation an opportunity to celebrate 
the victories, courage, and determination of individuals with 
disabilities in this Nation and recognize dedicated health care 
professionals who work daily to help such individuals achieve 
independence; 
Whereas there are significant areas where the needs of such individ-
uals with disabilities have not been met, such as certain research 
and educational needs; 
Whereas half of the people of this Nation will need some form of 
rehabilitation therapy; 
Whereas rehabilitation agencies and facilities offer care and treat-
ment for individuals with physical, mental, emotional, and social 
disabilities; 
Whereas the goal of the rehabilitative services offered by such 
agencies and facilities is to help disabled individuals lead active 
lives at the greatest level of independence possible; and 
Whereas the majority of the people of this Nation are not aware of 
the limitless possibilities of invaluable rehabilitative services in 
this Nation: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That— 
(1) the week of September 16, 1990, through September 22, 
1990, is designated as "National Rehabilitation Week" and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling on the people of the United States to observe such week 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including edu-
cational activities to heighten public awareness of the types of 
rehabilitative services available in this Nation and the manner 
in which such services improve the quality of life of disabled 
individuals; and 
39-139 O - 90 (390) 
104 STAT. 746 
PUBLIC LAW 101-390—SEPT. 21, 1990 
(2) each State governor, and each chief executive of each 
pohtical subdivision of each State, is urged to issue proclama-
tion (or other appropriate official statement) calling upon the 
citizens of such State or political subdivision of a State to 
observe such week in the manner described in paragraph (1). 
Approved September 21, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 279: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
June 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 10, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate October 1990 as "Polish American Heritage Month".
PL 101-388 (S.J.Res.289), enacted 09/20/1990

104 STAT. 742 
PUBLIC LAW 101-388—SEPT. 20, 1990 
Public Law 101-388 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Sept. 20, 1990 
To designate October 1990 as "Polish American Heritage Month". 
[S.J. Res. 289] 
Whereas the first Polish immigrants to North America were among 
the first settlers of Jamestown, Virginia in the seventeenth 
century; 
Whereas Kazimierz Pulaski, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, and other Poles 
came to the British colonies in America to fight in the Revolution-
ary War and to risk their lives and fortunes for the creation of the 
United States; 
Whereas Poles and Americans of Polish descent have distinguished 
themselves by contributing to the development of arts, sciences, 
government, military service, athletics, and education in the 
United States; 
Whereas, the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791, was modeled 
directly on the Constitution of the United States, is recognized as 
the second written constitution in history, and is revered by Poles 
and Americans of Polish descent; 
Whereas Poles and Americans of Polish descent take great pride 
and honor the greatest son of Poland, His Holiness Pope John 
Paul the Second; 
Whereas Poles and Americans of Polish descent and people every-
where applauded the efforts of Solidarity's leader Lech Walesa 
and the Polish Government in holding a Round Table conference 
in February-April 1989, which led to a peaceful transition to a 
multiparty democracy; 
Whereas Americans of Polish descent and Americans take great 
pride in the election of Tadeusz Mazowiecki as Prime Minister of 
Poland; 
Whereas Americans of Polish descent and Americans support the 
struggle of the Polish people to move toward a free-market 
economy; and 
Whereas the Polish American Congress is observing its forty-sixth 
anniversary this year and is celebrating October 1990 as Polish 
American Heritage Month: Now, therefore, be it 
39-139 O - 90 (388) 
PUBLIC LAW 101-388—SEPT. 20, 1990 
104 STAT. 743 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That October 1990 is 
designated "Polish American Heritage Month", 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 such a 
month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved September 20, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 289: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
June 18, considered and pEussed Senate. 
Sept. 10, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the period commencing September 9, 1990, and ending on September 15, 1990, as "National Historically Black Colleges Week".
PL 101-387 (S.J.Res.285), enacted 09/20/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-387—SEPT. 20, 1990 
104 STAT. 741 
Public Law 101-387 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the period commencing September 9, 1990, and ending on September 15, 
Sept. 20, 1990 
1990, as "National Historically Black Colleges Week". 
[S.J. Res. 285] 
Whereas there are 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities 
in the United States; 
Whereas such colleges and universities provide the quality edu-
cation so essential to full participation in a complex, highly 
technological society; 
Whereas black colleges and universities have a rich heritage and 
have played a prominent role in American history; 
Whereas such institutions have allowed many underprivileged stu-
dents to attain their full potential through higher education; and 
Whereas the achievements and goals of the Historically Black Col-
leges are deserving of national recognition: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the period commenc-
ing September 9, 1990, and ending on September 15, 1990, is des-
ignated as "National Historically Black Colleges Week" and the 
President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States and 
interested groups to observe such week with appropriate cere-
monies, activities, and programs, thereby demonstrating support for 
Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States. 
Approved September 20, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 285: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
June 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 10, considered and passed House. 
39-139 O - 90 (387)
Designating the week beginning September 16, 1990, as "Emergency Medical Services Week".
PL 101-385 (H.J.Res.568), enacted 09/20/1990

104 STAT. 738 
PUBLIC LAW 101-385—SEPT. 20, 1990 
Public Law 101-385 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Sept. 20, 1990 
Designating the week beginning September 16, 1990, as "Emergency Medical 
[H.J. Res. 568] 
Services Week". 
Whereas the members of emergency medical services teams devote 
their lives to saving the lives of others; 
Whereas emergency medical services teams consist of emergency 
physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, 
educators, and administrators; 
Wheresis the people of the United States benefit daily from the 
knowledge and skill of these trained individuals; 
Whereas advances in emergency medical care increase the number 
of lives saved every year; 
Whereas the professional organizations of providers of emergency 
medicM services promote research to improve emergency medical 
care; 
Whereas the members of emergency medical services teams work 
together to improve and adapt their skills as new methods of 
emergency treatment are developed; 
Whereas the members of emergency medical services teams encour-
age national standardization of training and testing of emergency 
medical personnel and reciprocal recognition of training and 
credentials by the States; 
Whereas the designation of Emergency Medical Services Week will 
serve to educate the people of the United States about accident 
prevention and what to do when confronted with a medical emer-
gency; and 
Whereas it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplish-
ments of emergency medical services teams by designating Emer-
gency Medical Services Week: 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 September 16, 1990, is designated as "Emergency Medical 
Services 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 September 20, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 568 (S.J. Res. 359): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Sept. 13, considered emd passed House. 
Sept. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
89-139 O - 90 (385)
A joint resolution designating the month of October 1990 as "Crime Prevention Month".
PL 101-389 (S.J.Res.309), enacted 09/20/1990

104 STAT. 744 
PUBLIC LAW 101-389—SEPT. 20, 1990 
Public Law 101-389 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Sept. 20, 1990 
Designating the month of October 1990 as "Crime Prevention Month". 
[S.J. Res. 309] 
Whereas it has been proven that community crime prevention 
efforts are reducing victimization by crime and helping to rebuild 
a sense of mutual responsibility and shared pride in community; 
Whereas the National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign, featur-
ing McGruff the Crime Dog and promoted by the United States 
Department of Justice, the National Crime Prevention Council, 
the Advertising Council, and the Crime Prevention Coalition, 
helps spur diverse local partnerships among law enforcement 
agencies, citizens, businesses, and government which work to 
reduce crime and improve community life throughout the Nation; 
and 
Whereas the 10th anniversary of McGruff the Crime Dog as a 
symbol of the Nation's fight against crime and drugs will be 
celebrated in October 1990: 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 1990 is designated as "Crime Prevention Month", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to observe such month with 
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved September 20, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 309: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
July 31, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 10, considered and passed House. 
39-139 O - 90 (889)
A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to allow free mailing privileges to be extended to members of the Armed Forces while engaged in temporary military operations under arduous circumstances.
PL 101-384 (S.3033), enacted 09/18/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-384—SEPT. 18, 1990 
104 STAT. 737 
Public Law 101-384 
101st Ck)ngress 
An Act 
To amend title 39, United States Code, to allow free mailing privileges to be extended 
to members of the Armed Forces while engaged in temporary military operations 
Sept. 18, 1990 
under arduous circumstances. 
[S. 3033] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America 
in Congress assembled, That section 
3401(a)(1)(A) of title 89, United States Code, is amended by inserting 
"engaged in temporary military operations under arduous cir-
cumstances," before "or serving". 
Approved September 18,1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3033 (H.R. 5611): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Sept. 13, H.R. 5611 considered in House. 
Sept. 14, S. 3033 considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 17, S. 3033 and H.R. 5611 considered and passed House.
A bill to amend the Act of June 20, 1910, to clarify in the State of New Mexico authority to exchange lands granted by the United States in trust, and to validate prior land exchanges.
PL 101-386 (S.2597), enacted 09/20/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-386—SEPT. 20, 1990 
104 STAT. 739 
Public Law 101-886 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Act of June 20, 1910, to clarify in the State of New Mexico authority to 
Sept. 20, 1990 
exchange lands granted by the United States in trust, and to validate prior land 
[S. 2597] 
exchanges. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY TO EXCHANGE LAND. 
Section 10 of the Act of June 20, 1910 (36 Stat. 563), is amended 
by inserting after the ninth paragraph thereof the following new 
paragraph: 
"The State commissioner of public lands may exchange any land 
granted or confirmed by this Act for any land of the United States 
or an agency thereof, a State agency or political subdivision, a 
beneficiary of lands granted or confirmed by this Act, an Indian 
tribe or pueblo, or a private entity when the commissioner finds, 
after consultation with the chief administrative officer of the af-
fected beneficiary of lands granted or confirmed by this Act, that— 
"(1) based upon appraisals of the true value thereof, the value 
of the land to be received by the State is equal to or greater 
than the land to be conveyed by the State; and 
"(2) the proposed exchange is beneficial to the interests of the 
affected beneficiary.". 
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
(a) FINDING.—The Congress finds that the retroactive application 
of the amendment made in section 1 to approve, validate, and ratify 
land exchanges made prior to the effective date of the amendment 
will not prejudice the interests of any person and will benefit the 
interests of the parties to such exchanges, the beneficiaries of land 
granted or confirmed under the Act of June 20, 1910, and the public. 
0)) RETROACTIVE APPLICATION.—On the date that the Secretary of 
State of the State of New Mexico certifies that the people of the 
State of New Mexico have consented to this Act by amendment of 
article XXI of the constitution of the State of New Mexico, the 
amendment made in section 1 shall be effective as of June 20, 1910, 
so as to approve, validate, and ratify all exchanges made after that 
date of lands granted or confirmed to the State of New Mexico after 
that date. 
39-139 O - 90 (386) 
104 STAT. 740 
PUBLIC LAW 101-386—SEPT. 20, 1990 
SEC. 3. CONSENT TO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS. 
The consent of Congress is given to amendments to article XXI of 
the Constitution of the State of New Mexico to consent to the 
amendment made in section 1, to become effective as of June 20, 
1910, as provided in section 2. 
Approved September 20, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2597: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Aug. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 10, considered and passed House.
Designating Labor Day weekend, September 1 through September 3, 1990, as "National Drive for Life Weekend".
PL 101-373 (H.J.Res.627), enacted 08/15/1990

PUBLIC LAW 101-373—AUG. 15, 1990 
104 STAT. 455 
Public Law 101-373 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating Labor Day weekend, September 1 through September 3,1990, as 
Aug. 15, 1990 
"National Drive for Life Weekend". 
[H.J. Res. 627] 
Whereas drunk driving is the most frequently committed violent 
crime in the United States, with arrests for driving while intoxi-
cated totaling more than 3 times the number of arrests for all 
violent crimes combined; 
Whereas 1 individual in the United States is killed every 22 minutes 
in a drunk-driving-related crash, an average of 65 individuals each 
day; 
Whereas more than 23,000 individuals were killed in the United 
States in drunk-driving-related crashes in 1989; 
Whereas 2 out of every 5 individuals in the United States will be 
involved in a drunk-^riving-related crash at some point in their 
lives; 
Whereas the estimates of the economic costs of drunk driving in the 
United States are as high as $24,000,000,000; 
Whereas Americans are also asked to turn on their headlights while 
driving on Drive for Life Day as a remembrance of those people 
killed or injured by drunk-driving incidences; 
Whereas Drive for Life is a public awareness campaign which asks 
all Americans to pledge to be responsible by driving sober and 
encouraging others to do the same on the Drive for Life Day and 
thereby demonstrating a commitment to significantly reduce the 
tragedies of drunk driving and which serves to educate the public 
about the dangers of drunk driving; 
Whereas on the third annual National Drive for Life Day, the toll of 
individuals killed in drunk-driving-related crashes in the United 
States was 25.7 percent lower than the average number of deaths 
due to drunk-driving-related crashes on Labor Day weekend 
Saturday, in 1988, reflecting the success of this campaign; 
Whereas the third annual National Drive for Life campaign fea-
tured endorsements from all 50 United States Governors, more 
than 160 mayors, and all 50 State police departments and other 
prominent public officials; and 
Whereas the fourth annual National Drive for Life Day will occur 
on September 1, 1990, the Saturday of the Labor Day weekend, 
when drunk-driving-related crashes are traditionally at their 
peak: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the Labor 
Day weekend beginning on September 1, 1990, is designated as 
"National Drive for Life Weekend". The President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United 
States to observe that weekend with a pledge to not drink and drive 
and other appropriate activities. 
Approved August 15, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 627: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
Aug. 3, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 4, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the month of September 1990 as "International Visitor's Month".
PL 101-375 (S.J.Res.248), enacted 08/15/1990

[S.J. Res. 248] 
104 STAT. 460 
PUBLIC LAW 101-375—AUG. 15, 1990 
Public Law 101-375 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Aug. 15, 1990 
To designate the month of September 1990 as "International Visitors' Month". 
Whereas the United States Information Agency conducts edu-
cational and cultural exchange programs that bring current and 
future foreign leaders to the United States, often for their first 
visit; 
Whereas the experiences of these visitors affect attitudes and deci-
sions regarding our country and international relations in gen-
eral; 
Whereas the success of these programs depends on the visitors' 
seeing American democracy in all its openness and diversity; 
Wheresis such broad and meaningful exposure requires thousands of 
volunteers, who open their homes, businesses, and communities to 
more than 5,000 visitors each year; 
Whereas such volunteer efforts are coordinated by the Nationsd 
Council for International Visitors, comprised of 103 not-for-profit 
community organizations throughout the United States and 42 
national programming agencies; 
Whereas these international visits not only enrich the United States 
and the world in cultural, social, and human terms, but also 
provide the United States and foreign nations opportunities in 
international trade, commerce, and economic development; and 
Whereas the continuing vitality and growing value of such pro-
grams depend upon community awareness and support: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That September 1990 is 
designated as "International Visitors' Month". The President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe that month with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved August 15, 1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 248: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
June 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Aug. 3, considered and passed House.