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A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to issue a proclamation designating the period from October 3, 1982, through October 9, 1982, as "National Schoolbus Safety Week of 1982".
PL 97-284 (H.J.Res.486), enacted 10/05/1982

96 STAT. 1218 
PUBLIC LAW 97-284—OCT. 5, 1982 
Public Law 97-284 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 5, 1982 
Authorizing and requesting the President to issue a proclamation designating the 
[HJ Res 4861 
period from October 3, 1982, through October 9, 1982, as "National Schoolbus 
^ ' ' 
^ 
Safety Week of 1982". 
Whereas twenty-two million students are transported by schoolbus 
to and from school each day; 
Whereas the safety of these students deserves the highest priority; 
and 
Whereas a national program is underway to call public attention to 
the importance of schoolbus safety during the week of October 3, 
1982, through October 9,1982: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National 
States of America in. Congress assembled, That the President is 
^hoolbus Safety authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating the 
week ot iy»^. 
pQj-io^ frorh October 3, 1982, through October 9, 1982, as "National 
Schoolbus Safety Week of 1982" and calling upon the people of the 
United States and interested groups and organizations to observe 
such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 5, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 486: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Sept. 21, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to provide for the designation of October 5, 1982 as "Dr. Robert H. Goddard Day".
PL 97-281 (H.J.Res.568), enacted 10/05/1982

96 STAT. 1212 
PUBLIC LAW 97-281—OCT. 5, 1982 
Public Law 97-281 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
—Oct- 5, 1982— 
,j,Q provide for the designation of October 5, 1982, as "Dr. Robert H. Goddard Day". 
[H.J. Res. 568] 
Whereas October 5, 1982, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth 
of Dr. Robert H. Goddard, the father of the space age; 
Whereas this rocket pioneer's persevering pursuit of new knowledge 
has led us to orbit the Earth, to walk the Moon's surface, to fill 
the skies with countless tools for communications and scientific 
inquiry; 
Whereas he was the first to explore the practicality of using rocket 
power to reach high altitudes; 
Whereas he was the first to launch a liquid propellant rocket; 
Whereas he was the first to develop gyrosteering apparatus, pumps, 
rocket motors and landing devices; 
Whereas he was the first to dream the dream of jet-driven aircraft 
and interplanetary/interstellar space travel; 
Whereas he neither sought, nor received public acclaim or financial 
reward during his lifetime; and 
Whereas the Worcester Area Chamber of Commerce, Clark Univer-
sity and Worcester Polytechnic Institute in cooperation with the 
Worcester County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Center 
of Business Information will honor Dr. Robert H. Goddard with a 
centennial celebration in Worcester, Massachusetts, on October 5, 
6, and 7,1982: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Dr. Robert H. 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That October 5, 
Goddard Day. 
1982, ig designated as "Dr. Robert H. Goddard Day", and the Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of the United States to observe such day with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 5, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 568: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Sept. 21, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating the week of November 7 through November 13, 1982 as "National Respiratory Therapy Week".
PL 97-279 (S.J.Res.193), enacted 10/04/1982

96 STAT. 1210 
PUBLIC LAW 97-279—OCT. 4, 1982 
Public Law 97-279 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 4, 1982 
Designating the week of November 7 through November 13, 1982, as "National 
[S.J. Res. 193] 
Respiratory Therapy Week". 
Whereas respiratory therapy is recognized as one of the most 
modern and progressive segments of the health care deUvery 
system in the United States; 
Whereas there are over eighty thousand respiratory therapy practi-
tioners in the Nation who are making an important contribution 
to the deUvery of quality health care; 
Whereas respiratory therapists are involved with therapeutic and 
life-sustaining cardiopulmonary care to patients suffering from 
lung and associated heart disorders; and 
Whereas in recent years the field of respiratory therapy has 
expanded to include postoperative pulmonary care, education, 
research, pulmonary testing, pulmonary rehabilitation, and neo-
natal-pediatric specialties: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of Novem-
S a p y Week. 
^^ 
'^ through November 13, 1982, is designated as "National 
Respiratory Therapy 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 activities. 
Approved October 4, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 193: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
June 24, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 21, considered and peissed House.
A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week beginning on November 21, 1982, as "National Alzheimer's Disease Week".
PL 97-277 (H.J.Res.496), enacted 10/04/1982

96 STAT. 1206 
PUBLIC LAW 97-277—OCT. 4, 1982 
Public Law 97-277 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 4,1982 
To provide for the designation of the week beginning on November 21, 1982, as 
[H.J. Res. 496] 
"National Alzheimer's Disease Week". 
Whereas Alzheimer's disease produces senile dementia in 15 percent 
of all individuals who have attained the age of 65 and is responsi-
ble for over 50 percent of all nursing home admissions; 
Whereas more than one million five hundred thousand American 
adults are affected by this surprisingly common disorder that 
destroys certain vital cells in the brain; 
Whereas more than $20,000,000,000 is spent annually in treating the 
ravages of Alzheimer's disease; 
Whereas one parent in one out of three families will succumb to this 
disease; 
Whereas Alzheimer's disease is not a normal consequence of aging; 
and 
Whereas an increase in the national awareness of the problem of 
Alzheimer's disease may stimulate the interest and concern of the 
American people which may lead, in turn, to increased research 
and eventually to the discovery of a cure for Alzheimer's disease: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning 
DiseS^We'ek 
^^ November 21, 1982, is designated as "National Alzheimer's Dis-
ease Week" and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
that week with appropriate activities. 
Approved October 4, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 496 (S.J. Res. 225): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Sept. 21, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim 1983 as the "Year of the Bible".
PL 97-280 (S.J.Res.165), enacted 10/04/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-280—OCT. 4, 1982 
96 STAT. 1211 
Public Law 97-280 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim 1983 as the "Year of the Bible". 
Oct. 4, 1982 
[S.J. Res. 165] 
Whereas the Bible, the Word of God, has made a unique contribu-
tion in shaping the United States as a distinctive and blessed 
nation and people; 
Whereas deeply held religious convictions springing from the Holy 
Scriptures led to the early settlement of our Nation; 
Whereas Biblical teachings inspired concepts of civil government 
that are contained in our Declaration of Independence and the 
Constitution of the United States; 
Whereas many of our great national leaders—among them Presi-
dents Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, and Wilson—paid tribute to 
the surpassing influence of the Bible in our country's develop-
ment, as in the words of President Jackson that the Bible is "the 
rock on which our Republic rests"; 
Whereas the history of our Nation clearly illustrates the value of 
voluntarily appl3dng the teachings of the Scriptures in the lives of 
individuals, families, and societies; 
Whereas this Nation now faces great challenges that will test this 
Nation as it has never been tested before; and 
Whereas that renewing our knowledge of and faith in God through 
Holy Scripture can strengthen us as a nation and a people: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is ^fi^^°^**^® 
authorized and requested to designate 1983 as a national "Year of 
the Bible" in recognition of both the formative influence the Bible 
has been for our Nation, and our national need to study and apply 
the teachings of the Holy Scriptures. 
Approved October 4, 1982. 
Bible. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 165: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Mar. 31, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 21, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate September 1982 as "National Sewing Month."
PL 97-266 (S.J.Res.205), enacted 09/24/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-266—SEPT. 24, 1982 
96 STAT. 1135 
Public Law 97-266 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate September 1982 as "National Sewing Month". 
Sept. 24, 1982 
[S.J. Res. 205] 
Whereas the American Home Sewing Association is sponsoring a 
first industrywide promotion effort to increase consumer sewing 
education and family sewing participation; and 
Whereas over fifty million consumers sew at home and over forty 
million citizens sew at least part of their wardrobe; and 
Whereas the home sewing industry generates over $3,500,000,000 in 
sales annually for the United States economy; and 
Whereas unnumbered careers in fashion, retail merchandising, 
fashion design, interior design, patternmaking, and textile design 
and parts of the garment industry have had their genesis in a 
seventh or eighth grade home economics sewing class: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of Septem- National Sewing 
ber 1982 is designated "National Sewing Month", and the President 
^°"*^-
is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe such month with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Approved September 24, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 205: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Sept. 14, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 21, considered and passed House.
An original bill to amend the Act to establish a Permanent Committee for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise, and for other purposes.
PL 97-264 (S.2582), enacted 09/24/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-264—SEPT. 24, 1982 
96 STAT. 1133 
Public Law 97-264 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Act to establish a Permanent Committee for the Oliver Wendell 
Holmes Devise, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That (a)(1) the first 
section of the Act entitled "An Act to establish a Permanent Com-
mittee for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise, and for other pur-
poses", approved August 5, 1955 (69 Stat. 533), is amended in the 
second sentence thereof by striking out "(3)" and all that follows up 
to (but not including) the period, and inserting in lieu of the matter 
stricken the following: "(3) amounts equal to the interest earned on 
moneys in the fund which are invested in public debt securities 
pursuant to the succeeding sentence". 
(2) The first section of such Act is further amended by adding at 
the end thereof the following new sentence: "Moneys in the fund 
shall be invested by the Secretary of the Treasury in public debt 
securities in accordance with specifications, as to maturity of secu-
rity and amount to be invested, prescribed by the Permanent Com-
mittee for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise.". 
(b) Section 5 of such Act is amended by inserting immediately 
after the first sentence thereof the following new Sentence: "The 
Conmiittee is further authorized to receive royalties or other income 
that is generated by the sale of its publications or which otherwise 
becomes payable to the fund.". 
SEC. 2. The amendments made by subsection (a) of the first section 
of this Act shall be effective in the case of fiscal years beginning 
after September 30,1982. 
Approved September 24, 1982. 
Sept. 24, 1982 
[S. 2582] 
Permanent 
Committee for 
the Oliver 
Wendell Holmess 
Devise, fund. 
Interest rate 
adjustment. 
69 Stat. 534. 
Effective date. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2582: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-752 (Coram, on House Administration). 
SENATE REPORT No. 97-431 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
June 9, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 13, considered and passed House.
A bill to amend the International Safe Container Act.
PL 97-249 (H.R.6732), enacted 09/08/1982

96 STAT. 708 
PUBLIC LAW 97-249—SEPT. 8, 1982 
Sept. 8, 1982 
[H.R. 6732] 
International 
Safe Container 
Act, 
amendment. 
46 u s e 1502 
46 u s e 1504 
Effective date. 
46 u s e 1502 
note. 
Public Law 97-249 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the International Safe Container Act. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the Interna-
tional Safe Container Act (46 U.S.C. 1501-1508) is amended— 
(1) by amending section 3(b) to read as follows: 
"(b) During the period beginning on the date the instrument of 
ratification is deposited by the United States in accordance with the 
provisions of article VII of the Convention, and before January 1, 
1985, an owner of an approved existing container may have a safety 
approval plate affixed to it, if that container is found to meet the 
standards of the Convention."; and 
(2) by amending section 5(a)(2) by striking out "September 6, 
1982" and inserting in lieu thereof "January 1,1985". 
SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect on the later of the date of its 
enactment or September 6,1982. 
Approved September 8, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 6732: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-737 (Comm. on Merchant Marine and Fisheries). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Aug. 17, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 20, considered and passed Senate.
A bill relating to the preservation of the historic Congressional Cemetery in the District of Columbia for the inspiration and benefit of the people of the United States.
PL 97-245 (H.R.6033), enacted 08/26/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-245—AUG. 26, 1982 
96 STAT. 313 
Public Law 97-245 
97th Congress 
An Act 
Relating to the preservation of the historic Congressional Cemetery in the District of 
Columbia for the inspiration and benefit of the people of the United States. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress 
finds and declares that— 
(1) sections of the Congressional Cemetery in the District of 
Columbia are of national historic significance, including those 
areas in which John Philip Sousa, Matthew Brady, J. Edgar 
Hoover, several former Members of the United States Senate 
and House of Representatives, and many other persons of his-
torical importance and interest are buried; and 
(2) the physical condition of these areas and related portions 
of the cemetery has deteriorated to the extent that restoration 
is necessary to protect and preserve the historical values of 
these areas. 
SEC. 2. In order to assist in the restoration and preservation of the 
historic values of the Congressional Cemetery, the Architect of the 
Capitol is authorized and directed to make grants to the Association 
for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery, Washing-
ton, District of Columbia, to be used for a program of restoration and 
preservation (but not routine maintenance) of the cemetery to be 
carried out under terms and conditions to be prescribed by the 
Architect of the Capitol. The Association shall maintain adequate 
records and accounts of all financial transactions and operations 
carried out under such program, and such records shall be available 
at all times for audit and investigation by the Architect or the 
Comptroller Greneral of the United States. Nothing in this Act shall 
be construed to vest title to the Congressional Cemetery in the 
United States. 
SEC. 3. There is authorized to be appropriated $300,000 for grants 
to be made under section 2 of this Act, such sums to remain 
available until expended. 
Aug. 26, 1982 
[H.R. 6033] 
Historic 
Congressional 
Cemetery, 
Wash., D.C. 
Preservation. 
2 use 51 note. 
Grants. 
2 use 51 note. 
Record 
maintenance. 
Appropriation 
authorization. 
2 use 51 note. 
96 STAT. 314 
PUBLIC LAW 97-245—AUG. 26, 1982 
2 use 51 note. 
SEC. 4. No authority under this Act to make pajonents shall be 
effective except to the extent and in such amounts as provided in 
advance in appropriations Acts. 
Approved August 26, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 6033: 
HOUSE REPORT No. 97-667 (Comm. on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Aug. 2, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 13, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to repeal outdated size and weight limitations now imposed on the U.S. Postal Service.
PL 97-242 (S.2073), enacted 08/24/1982

96 STAT. 300 
PUBLIC LAW 97-242—AUG. 24, 1982 
Aug. 24, 1982 
[S. 2073] 
U.S. Postal 
Service; mail 
size and weight 
limitations; 
repeal. 
39 u s e 3682 
note. 
Public Law 97-242 
97th Congress 
An Act 
To repeal outdated size and weight limitations now imposed on the United States 
Postal Service. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) section 
3682 of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 
"§ 3682. Size and weight limits 
"The Postal Service may establish size and weight limitations for 
mail matter in the same manner as prescribed for changes in mail 
classification under subchapter II of this chapter.". 
(b) The size and weight limitations for other than letter mail 
established by subsections (a) and (b) of section 3682 of title 39, 
United States Code, as in effect on the day prior to the effective date 
of this section, shall remain in effect until changed pursuant to 
section 3682 of such title, as amended, by subsection (a) of this 
section. 
Approved August 24, 1982, 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2073: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
July 29, considered and passed Senate. 
Aug. 12, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim "National Disabled Veterans Week".
PL 97-240 (S.J.Res.123), enacted 08/20/1982

96 STAT. 272 
PUBLIC LAW 97-240—AUG. 20, 1982 
Public Law 97-240 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Aug. 20, 1982 
Authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim "National Disabled Veterans 
[S.J. Res. 123] 
Week". 
Whereas there are two million three hundred thousand veterans 
with disabilities resulting from their service in the United States 
Armed Forces; 
Whereas these disabled veterans have sacrificed their well-being in 
the service of their country; 
Whereas many of these disabled veterans endure severe disabilities, 
such as loss of limb, paralysis, blindness, deafness, and delayed-
stress syndrome and other mental disorders; 
Whereas these disabled veterans consistently experience inordi-
nately high rates of 
joblessness; and 
Whereas these disabled veterans have made vital contributions to 
the national security and welfare by helping our Nation preserve 
its freedom, strength, and prosperity: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
National 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the President is 
v^ter^s Week 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating the 
^^^ 
week of November 7, 1982, as "National Disabled Veterans Week", 
in recognition of the contributions that veterans with service-
connected disabilities have made to the national security and wel-
fare of the United States and calling upon government agencies at 
the Federal, State, and local levels and the people of the United 
States to observe the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, 
and activities. 
Approved August 20, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 123: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 127 (1981): Dec. 11, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 128 (1982): Aug. 5, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to provide for the designation of April 17 to April 23, 1983, as "National Coin Week".
PL 97-239 (H.J.Res.516), enacted 08/20/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-239—AUG. 20, 1982 
96 STAT. 271 
Public Law 97-239 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To provide for the designation of April 17 to April 23,1983, as "National C!oin Week". 
Aug. 20,1982 
[H.J. Res. 516] 
Whereas coin collecting is a hobby enjoyed by millions of Americans; 
and 
Whereas coin collecting is an endeavor that has educational and 
cultural value; and 
Whereas coin collecting promotes greater understanding of our 
history and heritage; and 
Whereas coin collecting contributes to the preservation of material 
of historical significance: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is National Coin 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating April Week. 
17 to April 23, 1983, as "National Coin Week", and calling on the 
people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate 
activities and ceremonies. 
Approved August 20, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 516: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
Aug. 5, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 12, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate "National Family Week".
PL 97-235 (S.J.Res.190), enacted 08/16/1982

PUBLIC LAW 97-235—AUG. 16, 1982 
96 STAT. 265 
Public Law 97-235 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize and request the President to designate "National Family Week". 
Aug. 16,1982 
[S.J. Res. 190] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is National Family 
hereby authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designat- Week. 
ing the week of November 21 through 27,1982, as "National Family 
Week", and inviting the Governors of the several States, the chief 
officials of local governments, and the people of the United States to 
observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved August 16, 1982. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 190: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
May 26, considered and peissed Senate. 
Aug. 5, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating October 17 through October 23, 1982, as "Lupus Awareness Week".
PL 97-236 (S.J.Res.183), enacted 08/17/1982

96 STAT. 266 
PUBLIC LAW 97-236—AUG. 17, 1982 
Public Law 97-236 
97th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Aug. 17, 1982 
rpg authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating October 
[S.J. Res. 183] 
17 through October 23,1982, as "Lupus Awareness Week". 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
Lupus 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is 
Week^'^^^^ 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating Octo-
ber 17 through October 23, 1982, as "Lupus Awareness Week", and 
calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved August 17, 1982. 
i 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 183: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 128 (1982): 
June 24, considered and passed Senate. 
Aug. 5, considered and passed House.