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A joint resolution to designate the month of April 1985 as "National School Library Month".
PL 99-273 (S.J.Res.52), enacted 04/09/1986

100 STAT. 392 
PUBLIC LAW 99-273—APR. 9, 1986 > 
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Joint Resolution 
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Apr. 9, 1986 
[S.J. Res. 52] 
To designate the month of April 1986 as "National School Library Month". 
Whereas school libraries serve a critical function in American 
education and provide an information center for students at all 
levels of study; 
Whereas elementary and secondary school libraries provide young 
people with their first exposure to books, and can instill a lifelong 
love of reading; 
Whereas university and college libraries are the cornerstone of 
scholarly research, and house information and resources to be 
used for the improvement of all society; 
Whereas school libraries at all educational levels provide a full 
range of media resources, including audio-visual aids, computers, 
works of art, and materials for the blind and handicapped; 
Whereas school libraries, with their extensive collections, serve as 
an important link in interdisciplinary education; 
Whereas school libraries rely on the dedication and talents of well-
trained, well-read librarians and other support staff; 
Whereas school libraries should be encouraged and assisted in 
efforts to expand and diversify collections to meet the changing 
needs of patrons; and 
Whereas the special role school libraries play relative to American 
libraries in general and in American society warrants special 
recognition: 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 April 
1986 is designated "National School Library Month" and the Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of the United States to observe such month with 
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved April 9, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 52: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Apr. 15, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Feb. 6, considered and passed House, amended. 
Mar. 27, Senate concurred in House amendments.
A joint resolution to designate the year of 1987 as the "National Year of Thanksgiving".
PL 99-265 (S.J.Res.254), enacted 03/25/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-265—MAR. 25, 1986 
100 STAT. 71 
Public Law 99-265 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the year of 1987 as the "National Year of Thanksgiving". 
Whereas the celebration of a Thanksgiving season has been a 
national tradition observed by the people of the United States 
from the days of the early settlers to the present time; 
Whereas many of the great leaders of the Nation, including Presi-
dents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, recognized the 
importance of setting aside a time of Thanksgiving, and Presi-
dential proclamations have established the last Thursday of 
November as a day of Thanksgiving; 
Whereas in 1941, Thanksgiving was established as a permanent 
national holiday; 
Whereas in 1987, the United States will celebrate the bicentennial 
of the United States Constitution and the opening of the one-
hundredth Congress; 
Whereas the United States Constitution has adapted to changing 
times and remains a living document; 
Whereas it is appropriate to give thanks for the everyday freedom 
that the people of the United States so often take for granted; 
Whereas the people of the United States should take time to appre-
ciate a land of plenty, a Nation of vast human and natural 
resources; and 
Whereas the people of the United States should better understand 
the history of the rich American heritage: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the year 1987 is 
designated as the "National Year of Thanksgiving", and the Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the governors of the several States, the chief officials of local 
governments, and the people of the United States to observe such 
year with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 25, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 254: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Feb. 4, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 13, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 25, 1986 
[S.J. Res. 254]
A bill to designate the Federal Building located in Jamaica, Queens, New York, as the Joseph P.  Addabbo Federal Building.
PL 99-266 (H.R.4399), enacted 03/27/1986

100 STAT. 72 
PUBLIC LAW 99-266—MAR. 27, 1986 
Public Law 99-266 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Mar. 27, 1986 
To designate the Federal building located in Jamaica, Queens, New York, as the 
[H.R. 4399] 
"Joseph P. Addabbo Federal Building". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF BUILDING. 
The Federal building located at Jamaica Avenue and Parsons 
Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens, in the State of New York, shall 
hereafter be known and designated as the "Joseph P. Addabbo 
Federal Building". 
SEC. 2. LEGAL REFERENCES TO BUILDING. 
Any reference in any law, regulation, document, record, map, or 
other paper of the United States to the building referred to in 
section 1 is deemed to be a reference to the "Joseph P. Addabbo 
Federal Building". 
Approved March 27, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4399: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Mar. 19, considered and passed House and Senate.
A joint resolution to designate March 21, 1986, as "National Energy Education Day".
PL 99-261 (S.J.Res.205), enacted 03/21/1986

100 STAT. 56 
PUBLIC LAW 99-261—MAR. 21, 1986 
Public Law 99-261 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Mar. 21, 1986 
[S.J. Res. 205] 
To designate March 21, 1986, as "National Energy Education Day". 
Whereas a reUable and economical supply of energy is essential to 
the future well-being of the United States; 
Whereas the development and implementation of an enlightened 
energy policy requires that the public be adequately informed of 
the issues and alternatives; 
Whereas ongoing quality energy education programs in America's 
schools and communities will continue to play an important role 
in educating the public regarding energy issues; 
Whereas the annual celebration of "National Energy Education 
Day" (NEED) brings together students, teachers, school officials, 
and community leaders to focus attention on the need for energy 
education in our Nation's schools and communities; and 
Whereas such a celebration should be conducted in a manner which 
encourages a deeper understanding of the role education will play 
in shaping America's energy future: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That, in order to promote 
and enhance energy education programs at all grade levels of public 
and private schools throughout the United States, March 21,1986, is 
designated "National Energy Education Day". The President is 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States, and all educational institutions, to observe such a day 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and encourage appro-
priate Federal agencies to participate in the observance of such a 
day and to cooperate with persons and institutions conducting such 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 21, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 205: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Mar. 11, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 13, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating March 21, 1986, as Afghanistan Day, a day to commemorate the struggle of the people of Afghanistan against the occupation of their country by Soviet forces.
PL 99-262 (S.J.Res.272), enacted 03/21/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-262—MAR. 21, 1986 
100 STAT. 57 
Public Law 99-262 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating March 21, 
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1986, as "Afghanistan Day", a day to commemorate the struggle of the people of 
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Whereas Afghanistan, more than six years after the Soviet invasion, 
remains a nation occupied and terrorized by over one hundred 
eighteen thousand Soviet troops; 
Whereas the continued Soviet occupation of Afghanistan is causing 
enormous suffering among the people of Afghanistan, as well as 
the deprivation of their basic right of national sovereignty; 
Whereas between one-quarter and one-third of Afghanistan's 
prewar population has been driven into exile, killed, wounded, or 
internally displaced; 
Whereas the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan undermines the spirit 
and intention of the Declaration of Principles of the Final Act of 
the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, which the 
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics signed at Helsinki in 1975; 
Whereas the puppet regime of Babrak Karmal, installed and main-
tained by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, has denied the 
people of Afghanistan their rights to self-determination, in viola-
tion of the United Charter; 
Whereas the United Nations General Assembly has passed seven 
resolutions calling for "the immediate withdrawal of the foreign 
troops from Afghanistan"; 
Whereas on December 13,1985, the United Nations General Assem-
bly passed an unprecedented resolution on human rights in 
Afghanistan endorsing the United Nations Special Rapporteur's 
report demonstrating "gross, massive, and increasing human 
rights violations in Afghanistan"; 
Whereas the undaunted resistance of the Afghan freedom fighters 
against the Soviet occupational forces is an inspiration to the free 
world; and 
Whereas the people of Afghanistan observe March 21 as the start of 
each new year and as a symbol of the nation's rebirth: Now, 
therefore, be it 
100 STAT. 58 
PUBLIC LAW 99-262—MAR. 21, 1986 
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 
March 21, 1986, as "Afghanistan Day", and calling upon the people 
of the United States to observe such day with appropriate cere-
monies and activities. 
Approved March 21, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 272: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Mar. 19, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 20, considered and passed House.
A bill to amend section 901 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.
PL 99-258 (H.R.3851), enacted 03/19/1986

100 STAT. 42 
PUBLIC LAW 99-258—MAR. 19, 1986 
Public Law 99-258 
99th Congress 
An Act 
Mar 19 1986 
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To amend section 901 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. 
[H.R. 3851] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That subsection (a) 
of section 901 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation 
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Act (Public Law 96-487) is hereby amended by striking the words 
"five years after the date of execution" each time such words occur 
in such subsection, and by inserting in lieu thereof in each instance 
the words "six years after the date of execution". 
Approved March 19, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3851: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 99-437 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 99-234 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Dec. 12, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Mar. 4, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to direct the President to issue a proclamation designating February 16, 1986, as "Lithuanian Independence Day".
PL 99-256 (H.J.Res.409), enacted 03/10/1986

100 STAT. 40 
PUBLIC LAW 99-256—MAR. 10, 1986 
Public Law 99-256 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Mar. 10, 1986 
To direct the President to issue a proclamation designating February 16, 1986, as 
[H.J. Res. 409] 
"Lithuanian Independence Day". 
Whereas February 16, 1986, marks the 68th anniversary of the 
declaration of independence of Lithuania; 
Whereas on February 16, 1918, the Council of Lithuania, the sole 
representative of the Lithuanian people, in conformity with the 
recognized right to national self-determination, proclaimed the 
restitution of the independent and democratic state of Lithuania 
and declared rupture of all ties which formally subordinated 
Lithuania to other nations; 
Whereas a free Lithuania existed until the Soviet takeover in 1940; 
Whereas the United States opposes tyranny and injustice in all 
forms and supports the cause of a free Lithuania; 
Whereas the oppressed people currently living in Lithuania should 
keep the flame of freedom forever burning in their hearts: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the President shall 
issue a proclamation designating February 16, 1986, as "Lithuanian 
Independence Day" and calling on the people of the United States to 
celebrate such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 10, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 409: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Dec. 12, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Feb. 27, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate March 16, 1986, as "Freedom of Information Day".
PL 99-257 (H.J.Res.371), enacted 03/14/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-257—MAR. 14, 1986 
100 STAT. 41 
Public Law 99-257 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate March 16, 1986, as "Freedom of Information Day". 
Mar. 14, 1986 
[H.J. Res. 371] 
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 emnually; 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, 1986, 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 14, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 371 (S.J. Res. 278): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Feb. 27, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 4, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to establish, for the purpose of implementing any order issued by the President for fiscal year 1986 under any law providing for sequestration of new loan guarantee commitments, a guaranteed loan limitation amount applicable to chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, for fiscal year 1986.
PL 99-255 (H.R.4130), enacted 03/07/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-255—MAR. 7, 1986 
100 STAT. 39 
Public Law 99-255 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To establish, for the purpose of implementing any order issued by the President for 
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commitments, a guaranteed loan limitation amount applicable to chapter 37 of title 
[H.R. 4130] 
38, United States Code, for fiscal year 1986. 
Be it enacted iy the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That, for the 2 use 902 note. 
purpose of implementing any order issued by the President for fiscal 
year 1986 under any law providing for sequestration of new loan 
guarantee commitments, the guaranteed loan limitation amount 
applicable for that fiscal year to loan guarantee commitments under 
chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, is an amount equal to 38 use isoi 
$18,200,000,000 reduced by 4.3 percent. 
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Approved March 7, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4130 (S. 2052): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-472 (Comm. on Veterans' Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-238 accompanying S. 2052 (Comm. on Veterans' Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Feb. 25, considered and passed House and Senate.
A joint resolution to designate March 1986, as "Music in Our Schools Month".
PL 99-259 (H.J.Res.345), enacted 03/19/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-259—MAR. 19, 1986 
100 STAT. 43 
Public Law 99-259 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate March 1986, as "Music in Our Schools Month". 
Whereas the music programs in our Nation's schools fundamentally 
influence the lives of millions of Americans who participate in 
these programs; 
Whereas music is a powerful aesthetic force that exalts the human 
spirit, transforms human experience, and enhances the quality of 
life; 
Whereas music is one of the most glorious manifestations of our 
cultural heritage that should be transmitted to succeeding 
generations; 
Whereas music embodies one of the major symbolic systems that 
make mankind uniquely human; 
Whereas music provides a source of enjoyment and an outlet for 
creativity and self-expression for all Americans; 
Whereas music directly affects the innermost feelings and responses 
of every child and plays an essential role in the education of this 
Nation's children; 
Whereas the study of music uniquely contributes to the intellectual, 
emotional, and physical development of young people; 
Whereas music provides a useful means for learning about other 
cultures, both within the United States and abroad; 
Whereas the study of music and the other arts enhances student 
morale and improves the quality of the school environment; 
Whereas national recognition and support will assist music edu-
cators in enriching the lives of all Americans, regardless of back-
ground, age, or musical talent; and 
Whereas the observation of "Music in Our Schools Month" will 
provide a special opportunity for Americans to learn about and 
support the music programs in our Nation's schools: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Mar. 19, 1986 
[H.J. Res. 345] 
100 STAT. 44 
PUBLIC LAW 99-259—MAR. 19, 1986 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That March 1986, is des-
ignated as "Music in Our Schools Month", and all Federal, State, 
and local government agencies and programs, and all citizens, are 
called upon to show their support for music in the schools of 
America. 
Approved March 19, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 345: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Feb. 27, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 11, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning March 2, 1986, as "Women's History Week".
PL 99-254 (H.J.Res.499), enacted 03/04/1986

100 STAT. 38 
PUBLIC LAW 99-254—MAR. 4, 1986 
Public Law 99-254 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
March 4, 1986 
[H.J. Res. 499] 
Designating the week beginning March 2, 1986, as "Women's History Week". 
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 week beginning 
March 2, 1986, is designated as "Women's History Week", and the 
President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 4, 1986. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 499: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Feb. 6, considered and passed House. 
Feb. 27, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to amend the Act establishing the Petrified Forest National Park.
PL 99-250 (H.R.1185), enacted 02/27/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-250—FEB. 27, 1986 
100 STAT. 13 
Public Law 99-250 
99th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Act establishing the Petrified Forest National Park. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 2 of 
the Act of March 28, 1958 (72 Stat. 69), to establish the Petrified 
Forest National Park, is amended by inserting the following at the 
end thereof: "Township 19 north, range 24 east: the southwest 
quarter of the southwest quarter of section 27.". 
SEC. 2. The provisions of this Act shall not take effect until the 
Secretary of the Interior determines that fee simple title to the 
property described in section 1 has vested in the United States. Such 
determination of the Secretary shall be published in the Federal 
Register. 
Approved February 27, 1986. 
Feb. 27, 1986 
[H.R. 1185] 
National parks, 
monuments, etc. 
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Federal 
Register, 
publication. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1185: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-30 (eomm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-184 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Apr. 2, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 3, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Feb. 6, House agreed to Senate amendments.