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A joint resolution designating "National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week".
PL 99-459 (S.J.Res.245), enacted 10/08/1986

100 STAT. 1180 
PUBLIC LAW 99-459—OCT. 8, 1986 
Public Law 99-459 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 8, 1986 
[S.J. Res. 245] 
Designating "National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week". 
Whereas the incidence and prevalence of epidermolysis bullosa 
presents a significant health problem in the United States; 
Whereas epidermolysis bullosa is an inherited disorder showing 
widespread blistering and skin erosions which result in pain, 
scarring, deformity, contractures, malnutrition, anemia, gastro-
intestinal problems, dental problems, and carcinoma; 
Whereas an estimated ten to fifteen thousand Americans of both 
sexes are afflicted with the disease, and another twenty to thirty 
thousand Americans may be carriers of this disease; 
Whereas the Nation faces a continuing need to support innovative 
research into the causes, treatment, and cure of epidermolysis 
bullosa; and 
Whereas it is appropriate to focus the Nation's attention upon the 
plight of epidermolysis bullosa sufferers and upon the continuing 
peril epidermolysis bullosa poses to humanity: 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 
December 1, 1986, through December 7, 1986, is designated "Na-
tional Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week", and the President 
of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the citizens of the United States to observe the 
week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved October 8, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 245: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
May 5, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 1, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the period of December 1, 1986, through December 7, 1986, as "National Aplastic Anemia Awareness Week".
PL 99-454 (H.J.Res.611), enacted 10/08/1986

100 STAT. 1142 
PUBLIC LAW 99-454—OCT. 8, 1986 
Public Law 99-454 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 8, 1986 
To designate the period of December 1, 1986, through December 7, 1986, as 
[H.J. Res. 611] 
"National Aplastic Anemia Awareness Week". 
Whereas aplastic anemia is a rare but extremely serious disorder 
that results from the unexplained failure of the bone marrow to 
produce blood cells; 
Whereas aplastic anemia fatally strikes 2,000 Americans of all ages 
each year; 
Whereas the causes of aplastic anemia are not known and there is 
only a limited understanding of how to treat the disease; and 
Whereas increased public education on aplastic anemia will facili-
tate the battle against all bone marrow diseases: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the period of Decem-
ber 1, 1986, through December 7, 1986, is designated as "National 
Aplastic Anemia Awareness Week" and the President is authorized 
and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the American 
public to observe such period with appropriate activities to assure a 
better understanding of aplastic anemia. 
Approved October 8, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 611: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 18, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating November 1985 as "American Liver Foundation National Liver Awareness Month".
PL 99-458 (S.J.Res.202), enacted 10/08/1986

100 STAT. 1178 
PUBLIC LAW 99-458—OCT. 8, 1986 
Public Law 99-458 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 8, 1986 
Designating October 1986 as "American Liver Foundation National Liver 
[S.J. Res. 202] 
Awareness Month". 
Whereas there are more than one hundred liver diseases which are 
progressively debilitating and often fatal; 
Whereas liver diseases claim fifty thousand lives annually and are 
the fourth leading cause of death of Americans between the ages 
of fifteen and sixty-five; 
Whereas liver diseases strike infants, children, adolescents, and 
adults, regardless of sex, race, or economic status; 
Whereas there are no known causes, effective treatments (other 
than liver transplants), or cures for the vast majority of liver 
diseases; 
Whereas there are many conditions which can lead to liver diseases, 
including congenital or inherited abnormalities, severe reactions 
to drugs, prolonged exposure to environmental toxins, parasitic 
and other diseases, as well as alcoholism; 
Whereas people with a liver disease suffer not only physically from 
the disease but also emotionally from the unjust stigma placed on 
them due to the common, but mistaken, notion that liver disease 
is caused only by alcoholism; 
Whereas the American Liver Foundation is the only national 
organization to focus on the full array of liver diseases; 
Whereas the Foundation is a network of volunteers, famiUes, 
researchers, and health care professionals located throughout the 
United States, dedicated to funding and increasing research to 
find the causes, treatments, cures, and ways to prevent these 
devastating diseases; and 
Whereas the Foundation is committed to promoting the health of 
Americans by increasing public awareness of all conditions which 
can lead to a liver disease, providing health and therapy informa-
tion and education programs about liver diseases for lay persons 
and professionals, and supporting and enhancing the quality of 
life for those individuals and their families who must cope with a 
liver disease: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That October 1986 is 
designated as "American Liver Foundation National Liver Aware-
ness Month", and the President is authorized and requested to issue 
a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to— 
(1) learn more about the liver and how to prevent liver 
diseases; 
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100 STAT. 1179 
(2) support the search for the causes and possible cures for 
liver diseases; 
(3) aid those who suffer from the crushing physical, psycho-
logical, and financial burden of a liver disease; and 
(4) observe such month with other appropriate activities. 
Approved October 8, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 202: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Nov. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Sept. 18, considered and passed House, amended. 
Sept. 29, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A joint resolution to designate August 1986 as "Polish American Heritage Month".
PL 99-453 (H.J.Res.547), enacted 10/08/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-453—OCT. 8, 1986 
100 STAT. 1141 
Public Law 99-453 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate October 1986 as "Polish American HeritJige Month". 
Whereas, since the 1st immigration of Polish settlers to Jamestown 
in the 17th century, Poles and Americans of Polish descent have 
distinguished themselves by contributing to the development of 
arts, sciences, government, military service, athletics, and edu-
cation in the United States; 
Whereas Kazimierz Pulaski, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, and other sons of 
Poland came to our shores to fight in the American War of 
Independence and to give their lives and fortunes for the creation 
of 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 2d written constitution in history, and is revered by Poles and 
Americans of Polish descent; 
Whereas Americans of Polish descent and Americans sympathetic 
to the struggle of the Polish nation to regain its freedom remain 
committed to a free and independent Polish nation; 
Whereas Poles and Americans of Polish descent take great pride in 
and honor the greatest son of Poland, His Holiness Pope John 
Paul II; 
Whereas Poles and Americans of Polish descent take great pride in 
and honor Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Walesa, the founder of 
the Solidarity Labor Federation; 
Whereas the Solidarity Labor Federation was founded in August 
1980 and is continuing its struggle against oppression by the 
Government of Poland; and 
Whereas the Polish American Congress is observing its 42d anniver-
sary this year and is celebrating October 1986 as Polish American 
Heritage Month: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That October 1986 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 
month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 8, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 547: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
July 24, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 8, 1986 
[H.J. Res. 547]
A bill to extend until October 13, 1986, the emergency acquisition and net worth guarantee provisions of the Garn-St Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982.
PL 99-452 (H.R.5521), enacted 10/08/1986

100 STAT. 1140 
PUBLIC LAW 99-452—OCT. 8, 1986 
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provisions of the Gam-St Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982. 
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Gam-St Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982, as in effect on 
the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, to any other 
provision of law shall be deemed to have taken effect before such 
date of enactment and any such provision of law shall be in effect 
as if no such amendment had taken effect before such date of 
enactment. 
Approved October 8, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5521: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 16, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 26, considered and passed Senate. 
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A joint resolution to designate the rose as the national floral emblem.
PL 99-449 (S.J.Res.159), enacted 10/07/1986

100 STAT. 1128 
PUBLIC LAW 99-449—OCT. 7, 1986 
Public Law 99-449 
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99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 7, 1986 
[S.J. Res. 159] 
To designate the rose as the national floral emblem. 
Whereas the study of fossils has shown that the rose has been a 
native wild flower in America for over thirty-five million years; 
Whereas the rose is grown today in every State; 
Whereas the rose has long represented love, friendship, peace, and 
the devotion of the American people to their country; 
Whereas the rose has been cultivated and grown in gardens for over 
five thousand years and is referred to in both the Old and New 
Testaments; 
Whereas the rose has for many years been the favorite flower of the 
American people, has captivated the affection of human kind, and 
has been revered and renowned in art, music, and literature; 
Whereas our first President was also our first rose breeder, one of 
his varieties being named after his mother and still being grown 
today; and 
Whereas the United States is without a national flower: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
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States of America in Congress assembled, That the flower commonly 
known as the rose is designated and adopted as the national floral 
emblem of the United States of America, and the President of the 
United States is authorized and requested to declare such fact by 
proclamation. 
Approved October 7, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 159: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-836 (Comm. on Post Office and Civil Service). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 16, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 23, considered and passed House. 
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A joint resolution to designate September 11, 1986, as 9-1-1 Emergency Number Day".
PL 99-448 (S.J.Res.405), enacted 10/06/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-448-OCT. 6, 1986 
100 STAT. 1127 
Public Law 99-448 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate September 11,1987, as "9-1-1 Emergency Number Day". 
Whereas protecting life and insuring safety are important respon-
sibilities of local governments; 
Whereas the ability of all persons to quickly summon help in an 
emergency is essential to a community's well-being; 
Whereas thousands of municipalities throughout the United States 
have established 911 emergency telephone systems; 
Whereas 911 emergency telephone systems have made it possible to 
save many lives, thereby enhancing the quality of life in commu-
nities throughout the Nation; and 
Whereas 911 emergency telephone systems increase public con-
fidence and provide efficient emergency services with greater 
response capabilities and cost savings to the public: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That September 11,1987, is 
designated as "9-1-1 Emergency Number Day". The President of 
the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon 
the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 6, 1986. 
Oct. 6, 1986 
[S.J. Res. 405] 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 405: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Sept. 10, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 18, considered and passed House, amended. 
Sept. 29, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A bill to amend the National Trails System Act by designating the Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) Trail as a component of the National Trails System.
PL 99-445 (S.1542), enacted 10/06/1986

100 STAT. 1122 
PUBLIC LAW 99-445—OCT. 6, 1986 
Public Law 99-445 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 6, 1986 
[S. 1542] 
Conservation. 
Historic 
preservation. 
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note. 
16 u s e 1244. 
Oregon. 
Montana. 
Public 
information. 
To amend the National Trails System Act by designating the Nez Perce (Nee-Me-
Poo) Trail as a component of the National Trails System. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the National 
Trails System Act (82 Stat. 919), as amended, is further amended as 
follows: Section 5(a) is amended to insert the following new 
paragraph: 
"(14) The Nez Perce National Historic Trail, a route of approxi-
mately eleven hundred and seventy miles extending from the vi-
cinity of Wallowa Lake, Oregon, to Bear Paw Mountain, Montana, 
as generally depicted in 'Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) Trail Study 
Report' prepared by the Department of Agriculture and dated 
March 1982. The report shall be on file and available for public 
inspection in the Office of the Chief of the Forest Service, Washing-
ton, District of Columbia. The trail shall be administered by the 
Secretary of Agriculture. No lands or interests therein outside the 
exterior boundaries of any federally administered area may be 
acquired by the Federal Government for the Nez Perce National 
Historic Trail. The Secretary of Agriculture may designate lands 
outside of federally administered areas as segments of the trail upon 
application from the States or local governmental agencies involved 
if such segments meet the criteria established in this Act and are 
administered by such agencies without expense to the United States. 
So that significant route segments and sites recognized as associated 
with the Nez Perce Trail may be distinguished by suitable markers, 
the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to accept the donation of 
suitable markers for placement at appropriate locations. Any such 
markers associated with the Nez Perce Trail which are to be located 
on lands administered by any other department or agency of the 
United States may be placed on such lands only with the concur-
rence of the head of such department or agency.". 
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100 STAT. 1123 
AUTHORIZATION OP APPROPRIATIONS 
SEC. 2. There are authorized to be appropriated $550,000 to carry 
out the purposes of this Act. 
Approved October 6, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1542: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-873 (Ck)mm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-382 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Aug. 11, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 24, considered and passed House.
An original bill relating to telephone services for Senators.
PL 99-439 (S.2759), enacted 10/02/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-439—OCT. 2, 1986 
100 STAT. 1085 
Public Law 99-439 
99th Congress 
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Relating to telephone services for Senators. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, That section 1205(a) 
of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1984 (2 U.S.C. 58a) is 
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based on the amount of time the service is used)". 
Approved October 2, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2759: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-404 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Aug. 15, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 18, considered and passed House.
A bill to provide the Small Business Administration continuing authority to administer a program for small innovative firms.
PL 99-443 (H.R.4260), enacted 10/06/1986

100 STAT. 1120 
PUBLIC LAW 99-443—OCT. 6, 1986 
Public Law 99-443 
99th Congress 
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Oct. 6, 1986 
[H.R. 4260] 
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Reports. 
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To provide the Small Business Administration continuing authority to administer a 
program for small innovative firms, 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. Section 9(eXl) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
638(eXl)) is amended by inserting immediately after "facilities," the 
following: "except that for the Department of Defense it shall not 
include amounts obligated solely for operational systems develop-
ment, and". 
SEC. 2. Section 5 of Public Law 97-219 is amended by striking 
"1988" and inserting "1993". 
SEC. 3. Section 6 of Public Law 97-219 is amended to read as 
follows: 
"SEC. 6. (a) The Comptroller General, no later than Decem-
ber 31, 1988, shall transmit a report to the appropriate commit-
tees of the House of Representatives and of the Senate evaluating 
the effectiveness to date of phase one and phase two of the SBIR 
Program as set out in section 9(eX4) of the Small Business Act. Such 
report shall examine the quality of the research supported by the 
SBIR Program compared to that traditionally supported by the 
affected agencies, and the extent to which the goals of the SBIR 
Program are being met. Such report shall also include the judg-
ments of the heads of departments and agencies as to the effect of 
this Act on research programs. 
"(b) The Comptroller General, no later than December 31, 1991, 
shall transmit to such committees an update of the report mandated 
under subsection (a). Such report, in addition, shall include an 
evaluation of phase three of the SBIR Program including a discus-
sion of the aggregate commercial trends for products which are then 
currently in or have completed phase three of the program.". 
Approved October 6, 1986. 
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HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-646 (Oomm. on Small Business), Pt. 2 (Permanent Select 
Oomm. on Intelligence) Pt. 3 (Oomm. on Science and Technology), 
and Pt. 4 (Oomm. on Energy and Commerce). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Aug. 12, 13, considered and passed House. 
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A joint resolution to designate the month of November 1986 as "National Hospice Month".
PL 99-442 (S.J.Res.317), enacted 10/03/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-442—OCT. 3, 1986 
100 STAT. 1119 
Public Law 99-442 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the month of November 1986 as "National Hospice Month". 
Whereas hospice care has been demonstrated to be a humanitarian 
way for terminally ill patients to approach the end of their lives in 
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 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; 
Whereas private insurance carriers and employers have recognized 
the value of hospice care by the inclusion of hospice benefits in 
health care coverage packages; 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 Novem-
ber 1986 is designated "National Hospice Month", The President is 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon all Government 
agencies, the health care community, appropriate private organiza-
tions, and people of the United States to observe that month with 
appropriate forums, programs, and activities designed to encourage 
national recognition of and support for hospice care as a humane 
response to the needs of the terminally ill and a viable component of 
the health care system in this country. 
Approved October 3, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 317: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Apr. 22, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 18, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 3, 1986 
[S.J. Res. 317]
A joint resolution to designate the week of September 7-13, 1986, as "National Independent Retail Grocer Week".
PL 99-437 (S.J.Res.263), enacted 10/02/1986

100 STAT. 1082 
PUBLIC LAW 99-437—OCT. 2, 1986 
Public Law 99-437 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 2, 1986 
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'^^ designate September 1986 as "National Independent Retail Grocer Month". 
Whereas the independent retailer has served the American 
consumer for over two hundred years; 
Whereas independent retail grocers account for 64 per centum of all 
grocery stores in the United States and are responsible for nearly 
one-half of the grocery product distributed; 
Whereas the independent retail grocer exemplifies the small busi-
ness entrepreneur, the backbone of the American free enterprise 
system; and 
Whereas the independent retail grocer offers a wide array of serv-
ices to the community where the grocer lives and does business: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That September 1986 be 
proclaimed as "National Independent Retail Grocer Month". 
Approved October 2, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 263: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Mar. 21, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 18, considered and passed House, amended. 
Sept. 29, Senate concurred in House amendments.