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A joint resolution to designate the week beginning on May 19, 1985, as "National Tourism Week".
PL 98-424 (S.J.Res.335), enacted 09/25/1984

98 STAT. 1618 
PUBLIC LAW 98-424—SEPT. 25, 1984 
Public Law 98-424 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Sept. 25, 1984 
[S.J. Res. 335] 
To designate the week beginning on May 19, 1985, as "National Tourism Week". 
Whereas tourism is vital to the United States, contributing to 
economic prosperity, employment, and international balance of 
payments; 
Whereas travelers from the United States and other countries spent 
$255,000,000,000 in the United States during 1982, directly produc-
ing four million five hundred thousand jobs, $41,000,000,000 in 
wages and salaries, and over $20,000,000,000 in Federal, State, and 
local tax revenues; 
Whereas, if viewed as a single retail industry, the travel and 
tourism sector of the economy constituted the second largest retail 
industry in the United States in 1982, as measured by business 
receipts; 
Whereas tourism contributes substantially to personal growth, edu-
cation, and intercultural appreciation of geography, history, and 
people of the United States; 
Whereas tourism enhances international understanding and good 
will; and 
Whereas, as people throughout the world become more aware of the 
outstanding cultural and recreational resources available across 
the United States, travel and tourism will become an increasingly 
important aspect of the daily lives of the people of 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 the week beginning 
on May 19, 1985, hereby is designated as "National Tourism Week", 
and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States to observe such 
week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved September 25, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 335: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Aug. 10, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 12, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution redesignating the Saint Croix Island National Monument in the State of Maine as the "Saint Croix Island International Historic Site".
PL 98-422 (S.J.Res.25), enacted 09/25/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-422—SEPT. 25, 1984 
STAT. 1615 
Public Law 98-422 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Redesignating the Saint Croix Island National Monument in the State of Maine as 
the "Saint Croix Island International Historic Site". 
Whereas in the summer of 1604, a small French expedition led by 
Sieur de Monts established the first European settlement in the 
northern half of North America on what is now Saint Croix 
Island, on the Saint Croix River, in the State of Maine; 
Whereas pursuant to the Act entitled "An Act to authorize the 
establishment of the Saint Croix Island National Monument in 
the State of Maine" (approved June 8, 1949), portions of Saint 
Croix Island of national historical importance were established as 
the Saint Croix Island National Monument, a unit of the National 
Park System; 
Whereas the historic settlement on Saint Croix Island marked the 
beginning of European colonization of Canada, from which the 
French embarked to establish the settlement which became 
Quebec; and 
Whereas Saint Croix Island is important to the history of the people 
of Canada as well as that of the people of 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 (a) in recog-
nition of its historic significance to the United States and Canada, 
the Saint Croix Island National Monument in the State of Maine is 
hereby redesignated as the "Saint Croix Island International Histor-
ic Site". 
(b) Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or 
other paper of the United States to such monument shall be deemed 
to be a reference to the "Saint Croix Island International Historic 
Site". 
Sept. 25, 1984 
[S.J. Res. 25] 
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98 STAT. 1616 
PUBLIC LAW 98-422—SEPT. 25, 1984 
(c) Nothing in this joint resolution shall affect the status of the 
"Saint Croix Island International Historic Site" as a national monu-
ment and a unit of the National Park System. 
Approved September 25, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 25: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-720 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-8 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): Mar. 2, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 130 (1984): Apr. 30, considered and passed House, amended. 
Aug. 9, Senate concurred in House amendment with an amend-
ment. 
Sept. 6, House concurred in Senate amendment.
A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the month of November, 1984, as "National Hospice Month".
PL 98-423 (S.J.Res.334), enacted 09/25/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-423—SEPT. 25, 1984 
98 STAT. 1617 
Public Law 98-423 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To provide for the designation of the month of November 1984, as "National Hospice 
Sept. 2b, 1984 
Month". 
[S.J. Res. 334] 
Whereas hospice care has been demonstrated to be a humanitarian 
way for terminally ill patients to approach the end of their lives in 
relative comfort with appropriate, competent, and compassionate 
care in an environment of personal individuality and dignity; 
Whereas hospice advocates care of the patient and family by attend-
ing to their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and specifi-
cally, the pain and grief they experience; 
Whereas hospice care is provided by an interdisciplinary team of 
physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, psychological and 
spiritual counselors, and other community volunteers trained in 
the hospice concept of care; 
Whereas hospice care is rapidly becoming a full partner in the 
Nation's health care system; 
Whereas the recent enactment of the medicare hospice benefit 
makes it possible for many more elderly Americans to have the 
opportunity to elect to receive hospice care; and 
Whereas there remains a great need to increase public awareness of 
the benefits of hospice care: 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 
November 1984, is designated as "National Hospice Month", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon all Government agencies, the medical community, appro-
priate private organizations, and the people of the United States to 
observe the month with appropriate forums, programs, and activi-
ties designed to encourage national recognition of and support for 
hospice care as a humane response to the needs of the terminally ill 
and as a viable component of the health care system in this country. 
Approved September 25, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 384: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Aug. 10, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 12, considered and passed House.
A bill to provide for a plan to reimburse the Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation for the costs incurred in installing electrical service to the Cumberland Island National Seashore.
PL 98-421 (S.806), enacted 09/25/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-421—SEPT. 25, 1984 
98 STAT. 1613 
Public Law 98-421 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To provide for a plan to reimburse the Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership 
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Corporation for the costs incurred in installing electrical service to the Cumberland 
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Island National Seashore. 
[S- 806] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) notwith-
standing any other provision of law, the Secretary of the Interior 
shall reimburse the Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corpora-
tion for the cost incurred by such corporation in instaUing trans-
mission lines, transformers, and electric meters which serve the 
administrative needs of the Federal Government within Cumber-
land Island National Seashore in the State of Georgia. No such 
payment shall be made unless— 
(1) the Corporation has entered into a written agreement with 
the Secretary which provides for— 
(A) the continued adequate provision of electrical service 
by the Corporation at reasonable rates to satisfy the admin-
istrative needs of the seashore, as determined by the Secre-
tary, and 
(B) the prompt repayment of the Secretary of any 
amounts paid by the Secretary under this Act, plus interest, 
in the event of the Corporation's future failure to provide 
electrical service under terms provided pursuant to para-
graph (A); and 
(2) the Secretary has performed an audit of the Corporation's 
records to determine the amount appropriately due the Corpo-
ration under the terms of this Act, which amount so determined 
by the Secretary shall constitute the maximum amount to be 
paid. 
The amount so determined by the Secretary shall be reduced by an 
amount equal to the sum of all reimbursement for such facilities 
98 STAT. 1614 
PUBLIC LAW 98-421—SEPT. 25, 1984 
paid to the Corporation by any governmental or nongovernmental 
source before the date on which payment is made by the Secretary 
under this Act. 
Appropriation 
(b) There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provi-
authorization. 
gjo^s of subsection (a) not more than $338,000. 
Approved September 25, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 806: 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-556 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Aug. 9, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 6, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of September 23, 1984 as "National Historically Black Colleges Week".
PL 98-416 (S.J.Res.340), enacted 09/24/1984

98 STAT. 1584 
PUBLIC LAW 98-416—SEPT. 24, 1984 
Public Law 98-416 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Sept. 24, 1984 
To designate the week of September 23,1984 as "National Historically Black Colleges 
[S.J. Res. 340] 
Week". 
Whereas there are one hundred and three historically black colleges 
and universities in the United States; 
Whereas they are providing the quality education so essential to full 
participation in our complex, highly technological society; 
Whereas black colleges and universities have a rich heritage and 
have played a prominent role in American history; 
Whereas these institutions have allowed many underprivileged stu-
dents to attain their full potential through higher education; and 
Whereas the achievements and goals of these historically black 
colleges 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 week of Septem-
ber 23, 1984, is designated as "National Historically Black Ck>lleges 
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 that week by engag-
ing in appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs, thereby 
showing their support of historically black colleges and universities 
in the United States. 
Approved September 24, 1984. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 340: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Aug. 10, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 20, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate September 21, 1984 as "World War I Aces and Aviators Day".
PL 98-415 (S.J.Res.333), enacted 09/24/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-415—SEPT. 24, 1984 
98 STAT. 1583 
Public Law 98-415 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate September 21,1984, as "World War I Aces and Aviators Day". 
Whereas World War I, the "war to end all wars" began seventy 
years ago; 
Whereas that war spawned a new breed of warrior, the aviator, who 
engaged in single combat high above the conflict on the ground; 
Whereas these truly remarkable men defended the skies of Europe 
with valor and distinction; 
Whereas some of these aviators achieved the title "Ace" by gaining 
at least five confirmed victories over opponents in the air; 
Whereas there are only about sixty known surviving Aces of World 
War I, who meet periodically to share memories of a conflict 
familiar to many Americans only through recorded history; 
Whereas all Americans should express their gratitude and respect 
for these gallant air warriors for their extraordinary feats in 
defense of liberty: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That September 21,1984, is 
designated as "World War I Aces and Aviators Day" and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to observe such day with 
appropriate progrguns and activities. 
Approved September 24, 1984. 
Sept. 24, 1984 
[S.J. Res. 333] 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 333: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Aug. 10, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 20, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning September 23, 1984, as "National Adult Day Care Center Week".
PL 98-413 (H.J.Res.505), enacted 09/21/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-413-SEPT. 21, 1984 
98 STAT. 1581 
Public Law 98-413 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week beginning September 23, 1984, as "National Adult Day Care 
Sept. 21, 1984 
Center Week". 
[H.J. Res. 505] 
Whereas there are nearly eight hundred adult day care centers 
nationwide providing a safe and positive environment to partially 
disabled adults and senior citizens in need of daytime assistance 
and supervision; 
Whereas adult day care centers provide necessary health mainte-
nance functions and medical care, including medication monitor-
ing, therapies, and health education, and are operated by 
professional staffs who identify the need for additional health 
services and make appropriate referrals; 
Whereas adult day care centers provide opportunities for social 
interaction to otherwise isolated individuals and assist them in 
attaining and maintaining a maximum level of independence; and 
Whereas these centers offer relief to families who otherwise must 
care for disabled elderly persons on a twenty-four-hour-per-day 
basis: 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 23, 1984, is designated "National Adult Day Care Center 
Week". The President is authorized and requested to issue a procla-
mation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that 
week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved September 21, 1984. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 505: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Aug. 8, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 17, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution recognizing the important contributions of the arts to a complete education.
PL 98-410 (H.J.Res.452), enacted 08/29/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-410—AUG. 29, 1984 
98 STAT. 1543 
Public Law 98-410 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Recognizing the important contributions of the arts to a complete education. 
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Whereas historically the arts have provided societies with a truly 
human means of expression that goes well beyond ordinary 
language; 
Whereas the arts serve as a powerful expression of thoughts and 
feelings, as a means to challenge and extend the human experi-
ence, and as a distinctive way of understanding human beings and 
nature; 
Whereas few areas of life are as important to a free, democratic 
society as education; 
Whereas a country in which pluralism and individual expression are 
an essential part of its character must rely on a high level of 
shared education to foster a common culture; 
Whereas public discussion following recent studies of education in 
America indicates an increasing desire to strengthen our Nation's 
schools; 
Whereas the arts provide an important aspect of a complete educa-
tion and have been included as one of the six basic academic 
subjects by the college board; 
Whereas practice and preparation in the arts can develop discipline, 
concentration, and self-confidence; 
Whereas participation in the arts helps to develop the higher levels 
of skill, literacy, and training essential to enable individuals to 
participate fully in our national life; 
Whereas exposure to the arts is an integral part of the understand-
ing and appreciation of the diverse cultures of the world; 
Whereas the arts serve to preserve our uniquely American culture 
and provide a particularly effective means to present it to other 
nations; and 
98 STAT. 1544 
PUBLIC LAW 98-410—AUG. 29, 1984 
Whereas the arts enrich our lives by offering fulfillment through 
self-expression and aesthetic appreciation: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That we recognize the 
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important contribution of the arts to a complete education and urge 
all citizens to support efforts which strengthen artistic training and 
appreciation within our Nation's schools. 
Approved August 29, 1984. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 452: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-844 (Comm. on Education and Labor). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
June 18, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 10, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating the week of September 16 through 22, 1984 as "Emergency Medicine Week".
PL 98-414 (H.J.Res.545), enacted 09/24/1984

98 STAT. 1582 
PUBLIC LAW 98-414—SEPT. 24, 1984 
Public Law 98-414 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Sept 24 1984 
Designating the week of September 16 through 22, 1984 as "Emergency Medicine 
Week". 
[H.J. Res. 545] 
Whereas emergency medical personnel throughout our Nation are 
specialists trained to handle life- or limb-threatening illnesses and 
injuries requiring immediate attention, and must be available 24 
hours every day of the week to all patients who need medical aid; 
Whereas the emergency medical services system in the United 
States provides emergency health care to millions of citizens 
annually; 
Whereas vast improvements in emergency medicine have been 
made in the past fifteen years, and emergency department person-
nel have completed extensive training and continuing education 
to keep up with these improvements; 
Whereas the efforts of these trained men and women have saved 
thousands of lives; and 
Whereas the observance of "Emergency Medicine Week" will edu-
cate our citizens about emergency medicine: 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 
September 16 through 22, 1984 is designated "Emergency Medicine 
Week". The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of the United States to observe that week with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved September 24, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 545: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Sept. 12, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to amend section 1601(d) of Public Law 96-607 to permit the Secretary of the Interior to acquire title in fee simple to McClintock House at 16 East Williams Street, Waterloo, New York.
PL 98-402 (H.R.4596), enacted 08/28/1984

98 STAT. 1478 
PUBLIC LAW 98-402—AUG. 28, 1984 
Aug. 28, 1984 
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Historic 
preservation. 
Public Law 98-402 
98th Congress 
A n Act 
To amend section 1601(d) of Public Law 96-607 to permit the Secretary of the Interior 
to acquire title in fee simple to McClintock House at 16 East Williams Street, 
[H.R. 4596] 
Waterloo, New York. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That (a) section 
1601(c) of Pubhc Law 96-607 (16 U.S.C. 41011(c)) is amended by 
striking paragraph "(8)" and inserting the following: 
"(8) McClintock House and related structures, 14 and 16 East 
Williams Street, Waterloo; and". 
(b) Section 16()l(d) is amended by striking out the word "through" 
and inserting the word "and" in lieu thereof; and by adding at the 
end of the subsection the following: "Within two years of the 
acquisition of the property listed in subsection (cX8) the Secretary 
shall have removed all structures from the property that eire not 
relevant to the historic integrity of the McClintock House.". 
Approved August 28, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4596 (S. 2331): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-722 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-558 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Apr. 30, May 1, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 9, considered and passed Senate. 
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A bill to amend the conditions of a grant of certain lands to the town of Olathe, Colorado, and for other purposes.
PL 98-400 (S.1547), enacted 08/27/1984

98 STAT. 1476 
PUBLIC LAW 98-400—AUG. 27, 1984 
Public Law 98-400 
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98th Congress 
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An Act 
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Aug. 27, 1984 
To amend the conditions of a grant of certain lands to the town of Olathe, Colorado, 
[S. 1547] 
and for other purposes. 
Water. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Act 
entitled "An Act to grant certain lands to the town of Olathe, 
Colorado, for the protection of its water supply", approved March 3, 
1919 (40 Stat. 1317), is amended b y -
CD striking out "to have and to hold said lands for the purpose 
of the protection of the reservoirs and water supply pipelines 
and waterworks system of said town"; 
(2) striking out ''And provided further. That title to the land 
shall revert to the United States should the same or any part 
thereof be sold or cease to be used for the purposes herein 
provided."; and 
(3) adding at the end thereof the following: "And provided 
further. That in the event that the lands or any part thereof are 
sold or otherwise alienated by the town of Olathe on or before 
January 1, 1994, except as a consequence of a judgment at law 
or equity to recover simis owed by the town pursuant to a 
mortgage, sale to trustee, or similar agreement entered into by 
the town in order to secure funds for public purposes, directly 
related to repair, maintenance, or modernization of the reser-
voirs, water supply pipelines, or waterworks sjrstem of the town, 
the proceeds of such sale (excluding the value of any improve-
ments made by the town) or the fair market value of the lands 
or part thereof (excluding the value of any improvements made 
by the town) at the time of such sale or alienation, whichever 
amount is greater, shall be paid to the United States by the 
town.". 
Approved August 27, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1547 (H.R. 1191): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-83 accompanying H.R. 1191 (Comm. on Interior and Insular 
Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-436 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 129 (1983): May 17, H.R. 1191 considered and passed House. 
Vol. 130 (1984): Aug. 9, considered and passed Senate. 
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Aug. 10, considered and passed House.