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To designate the week beginning April 21, 1991, and the week beginning April 19, 1992, each as "National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week".
PL 102-36 (H.J.Res.218), enacted 04/26/1991

105 STAT. 182 
PUBLIC LAW 102-36—APR. 26, 1991 
Public Law 102-36 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 26, 1991 
To designate the week beginning April 21, 1991, and the week beginning April 19, 
[H.J. Res. 218] 
1992, each as "National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week". 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week 
beginning April 21, 1991, and the week beginning April 19, 1992, are 
each designated "National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness 
Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
such weeks with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved April 26, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 218 (S.J. Res. 86): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Apr. 17, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 18, H.J. Res. 218 and S.J. Res. 86 considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to authorize the President to proclaim the last Friday of April, 1991, as "National Arbor Day".
PL 102-37 (S.J.Res.64), enacted 04/26/1991

PUBLIC LAW 102-37—APR. 26, 1991 
105 STAT. 183 
Public Law 102-37 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize the President to proclaim the last Friday of April 1991, as "National 
Apr. 26, 1991 
Arbor Day". 
[S.J. Res. 64] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Presi-
dent is hereby authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
designating the last Friday of April 1991, as "National Arbor Day" 
and calling upon the people of the United States to observe such a 
day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved April 26, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 64: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 17, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate April 22, 1991, as "Earth Day" to promote the preservation of the global environment.
PL 102-34 (S.J.Res.119), enacted 04/23/1991

PUBLIC LAW 102-34—APR. 23, 1991 
105 STAT. 179 
Public Law 102-34 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate April 22, 1991, as "Earth Day" to promote the preservation of the global 
Apr. 23, 1991 
environment. 
[S.J. Res. 119] 
Whereas the world faces an international environmental crisis 
which demands the attention of citizens of every nation of the 
world, including the United States, so that alliances can be built 
that transcend the boundaries dividing countries, continents, and 
cultures; 
' 
Whereas there is a need to confront environmental problems of 
increasing severity, including climate change, depletion of the 
stratospheric ozone layer, loss of forests, wetlands, and other 
wildlife habitats, acid rain, air pollution, ocean pollution, and 
hazardous and solid waste buildup; 
Whereas it is important that the next generation be guided by a 
conservation ethic in all of its relations with nature; 
Whereas education and understanding is necessary for individuals 
to recognize the environmental impact of daily living and to 
become environmentally responsible consumers by conserving 
energy, increasing recycling efforts, and promoting environmental 
responsibility in communities; 
Whereas major public policy initiatives are necessary to cure the 
causes of environmental degradation, such as eliminating the 
manufacture and use of chlorofluorocarbons, minimizing and re-
cycling solid wastes, improving energy efficiency, protecting 
biodiversity, promoting reforestation, and initiating sustainable 
development throughout the world; 
Whereas nearly 21 years ago, millions of individuals in the United 
States joined together on Earth Day to express an unprecedented 
concern for the environment, and such collective action resulted 
in the passage of sweeping laws to protect the air, water, and land; 
Whereas the 1990's should be observed as the "International 
Environmental Decade" in order to forge an international alli-
ance in response to global environmental problems; and 
Whereas to inaugurate the new environmental decade, individuals 
should again stand together in cities, towns, and villages around 
the world for a day of collective action to declare a shared resolve: 
Now, therefore, be it 
105 STAT. 180 
PUBLIC LAW 102-34—APR. 23, 1991 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That April 22, 1991 is 
designated as "Earth Day", and the people of the United States are 
called upon to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities in our grade schools, high schools, colleges and local 
communities with the objective of making every day Earth Day. 
Approved April 23, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE fflSTORY—S.J. Res. 119: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Apr. 11, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 17, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating the second week in May 1991 as "National Tourism Week".
PL 102-39 (S.J.Res.102), enacted 05/03/1991

105 STAT. 186 
PUBLIC LAW 102-39—MAY 3, 1991 
Public Law 102-39 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
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Designating the second week in May 1991 as "National Tourism Week". 
[S.J. Res. 102] 
Whereas travel and tourism is the third largest retail industry and 
the second largest private employer in the United States, generat-
ing nearly six million jobs and indirectly employing another two 
million six hundred and forty thousand Americans; 
Whereas total travel expenditures in the United States amount to 
more than $350,000,000,000 annually, or about 6,5 percent of the 
gross national product; 
Whereas tourism is an essential American export, as thirty-eight 
million seven hundred thousand foreign travelers spend approxi-
mately $44,000,000,000 annually in the United States; 
Whereas development and promotion of tourism have brought new 
industries, jobs and economic revitalization to cities and regions 
across the United States; 
Whereas tourism contributes substantially to personal growth, edu-
cation, appreciation of intercultural differences, and the enhance-
ment of international understanding and good will; and 
Whereas the abundant natural and manmade attractions of the 
United States and the hospitality of the American people estab-
lish the United States as the preeminent destination for both 
foreign and domestic travelers: 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 the first Sunday in May 1991 is designated as "National 
Tourism Week". The President is authorized and requested to issue 
a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe 
that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved May 3, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 102: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Apr. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 24, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating the week of April 21-27, 1991, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".
PL 102-35 (S.J.Res.16), enacted 04/24/1991

PUBLIC LAW 102-35—APR. 24, 1991 
105 STAT. 181 
Public Law 102-35 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the Week of April 21-27, 1991, as "National Crime Victims' Rights 
Apr. 24, 1991 
Week". 
[S.J. Res. 16] 
Whereas thirty-five million individuals in the United States are 
victimized by crime each year, with six million falling prey to 
violence; 
Whereas the Department of Justice estimates that five out of six 
individuals will be the victim or intended victim of crime during 
their lifetimes; 
Wheresis many victims suffer severe psychological, physical, and 
emotional hardships as a result of victimizations; 
Whereas the Nation must commit its collective energies to improv-
ing the criminal justice and social services response to victims; 
and 
Whereas, as a Nation committed to justice and liberty for all, efforts 
must be continued to remove the inequities victims face and to 
protect and restore individual rights: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That April 21 
through April 27, 1991, is designated as "National Crime Victims' 
Rights Week", and the President is authorized and requested to 
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to 
observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved April 24, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 16: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Apr. 9, considered and passed Senate. 
Apr. 17, considered and passed House.
To designate the weeks of April 14-21, 1991 and May 3-10, 1992 as "Jewish Heritage Week".
PL 102-30 (H.J.Res.134), enacted 04/18/1991

105 STAT. 172 
PUBLIC LAW 102-30—APR. 18, 1991 
Public Law 102-30 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 18, 1991 
To designate the weeks of April 14 through 21, 1991, and May 3 through 10, 1992, as 
[H.J. Res. 134] 
"Jewish Heritage Week". 
Whereas April 18, 1991, and May 7, 1992 mark the forty-third and 
forty-fourth anniversaries of the founding of the State of Israel; 
Whereas the months of April and May contain events of major 
significance in the Jewish calendar, including Passover, the 
anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Holocaust Memorial 
Day, and Jerusalem Day; 
Whereas the Congress recognizes that an understanding of the 
heritage of all ethnic groups in this Nation contributes to the 
unity of this Nation; and 
Whereas understanding among ethnic groups in this Nation may be 
fostered further through an appreciation of the culture, history, 
and traditions of the Jewish community and the contributions of 
Jewish people to this Nation: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the weeks of April 14 
through 21, 1991, and May 3 through 10, 1992, are designated as 
"Jewish Heritage Week", and the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States, departments and agencies of State and local govern-
ments, and interested organizations to observe such week with 
appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. 
Approved April 18, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 134: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Apr. 11, considered and passed House and Senate.
A joint resolution entitled "National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving".
PL 102-24 (S.J.Res.83), enacted 03/28/1991

105 STAT. 74 
PUBLIC LAW 102-24—MAR. 28, 1991 
Public Law 102-24 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Mar. 28, 1991 
[S.J. Res. 83] 
Entitled "National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving". 
Whereas the United States responded decisively to the crisis in the 
Middle East created by the invasion of Iraqi troops into Kuwait 
and the unlawful annexation of that sovereign state by Iraq; 
Whereas a worldwide coalition was forged to preserve international 
order and stop Iraqi aggression; 
Whereas President Bush pursued his strategy against Iraq with 
foresight and purpose from the moment Kuwait WEIS invaded; 
Whereas our military leaders planned their campaign on air, land 
and sea, with innovation and precision; 
Whereas American troops have served bravely in the Middle East at 
great personal risk in the defense of freedom; 
Whereas we have seen a stunning triumph of American leadership, 
military strength and technology; 
Whereas the families of American military personnel stationed in 
the Middle East or held captive by the Iraqi government have 
faced great anxiety; 
Whereas the families and friends of those who have fallen bear the 
greatest, most tragic loss of all; 
Whereas Americans have traditionally recognized the importance 
and strength derived from prayer at such a difficult time; 
Whereas our Nation has always trusted in a Providence which 
vindicates the oppressed and defends the right: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the President of the 
United States declare a national day of prayer and thanksgiving to 
express our gratitude for the heroic efforts of our troops and to offer 
our thanks to God, the ruler of men and nations, the source of 
justice, and the author of true peace. 
Approved March 28, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 
J. Res. 83: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Feb. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 20, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating March 25, 1991, as "Greek Independence Day; A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy."
PL 102-19 (S.J.Res.59), enacted 03/25/1991

PUBLIC LAW 102-19—MAR. 25, 1991 
105 STAT. 67 
Public Law 102-19 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating March 25, 1991, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of 
Mar. 25, 1991 
Celebration of Greek and American Democracy". 
[S.J. Res. 59] 
Whereas the ancient Greeks developed the concept of democracy, in 
which the supreme power to govern was vested in the people; 
Whereas the Founding Fathers of the United States of America 
drew heavily upon the politicEil and philosophical experience of 
ancient Greece in forming our representative democracy; 
Whereas March 25, 1991, marks the one hundred and seventieth 
anniversary of the beginning of the revolution which freed the 
Greek people from the Ottoman Empire; 
Whereas 1991 marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Battle of 
Crete of World War II—one of many wars which have found 
Greece and the United States allied in the defense of democracy; 
Whereas these and other ideals have forged a close bond between 
our two nations and their peoples; and 
Whereas it is proper and desirable to celebrate with the Greek 
people, and to reaffirm the democratic principles from which our 
two great nations sprang: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That March 25, 1991, is 
designated as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebra-
tion of Greek and American Democracy," and that 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 the 
designated day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 25, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 59: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Feb. 21, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 20, considered and passed House, amended. 
Mar. 21, Senate concurred in House amendment.
Emergency Supplemental Assistance for Israel Act of 1991
PL 102-21 (H.R.1284), enacted 03/28/1991

105 STAT. 70 
PUBLIC LAW 102-21—MAR. 28, 1991 
Public Law 102-21 
102d Congress 
Mar. 28, 1991 
[H.R. 1284] 
Emergency 
Supplementel 
Assistance for 
Israel Act of 
1991. 
An Act 
To authorize emergency supplemental assistance for Israel for additional costs 
incurred as a result of the Persian Gulf conflict. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the "Emergency Supplemental Assist-
ance for Israel Act of 1991". 
SEC. 2. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR ISRAEL. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are authorized to 
be appropriated as emergency supplemental appropriations for 
fiscal year 1991 for assistance under chapter 4 of part II of the 
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (relating to the economic support 
fund) $650,000,000 for additional costs resulting from the conflict in 
the Persian Gulf region. 
Q)) CASH GRANT FOR ISRAEL.—Funds appropriated pursuant to the 
authorization contained in subsection (a) shall be available only for 
assistance for Israel. Such assistance shall be provided on a grant 
basis as a cash transfer. Funds provided to Israel under this section 
may be used by Israel for incremental costs associated with the 
conflict in the Persian Gulf region without regard to section 531(e) of 
the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. 
(c) DESIGNATION AS EMERGENCY FOR BUDGETARY PURPOSES.— 
Funds authorized to be appropriated under this section are des-
ignated emergency requirements pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(D)(i) 
of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 
Approved March 28, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1284 (S. 595): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Mar. 6, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 13, considered and passed Senate.
To designate June 14, 1991, as "Baltic Freedom Day".
PL 102-17 (H.J.Res.167), enacted 03/22/1991

PUBLIC LAW 102-17—MAR. 22, 1991 
105 STAT. 57 
Public Law 102-17 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating June 14, 1991, and June 14, 1992, each as "Baltic Freedom Day". 
Mar. 22,1991 
[H.J. Res. 167] 
Whereas on June 14,1941, the Soviet Union began mass deportation 
to Siberia of peoples from the Baltic republics of Elstonia, Latvia, 
and Lithuania; 
Whereas the United States has for the past 50 years refused to 
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recognize the forced incorporation of the Baltic republics into the 
Soviet Union; 
Whereas the Soviet Union has consistently refused to follow the 
request of the United States that it begin negotiating a peaceful 
end to the occupation of the Baltic republics; 
Whereas the Baltic republics, which in 1990 reaffirmed independ-
ence from the Soviet Union, have not been allowed to pursue 
policies which would realize the intent of these declarations; 
Whereas the armed forces and secret poUce of the Soviet Union 
continue to maintain an extensive presence in the Baltic 
republics; 
Whereas, although the Soviet Union has stated its intention to 
pursue policies of Glasnost and Perestroika, recent events in the 
Baltic republics indicate that the Soviet Union is not fully 
committed to those policies; 
Whereas the Soviet Union has consistently pursued measures which 
are contrary to its stated goal of sovereignty for Soviet republics; 
and 
Whereas the Soviet Union has not acted in accord with the Helsinki 
agreements, which it signed 15 years ago, because it has not 
allowed the Baltic republics to.exercise their respective rights to 
self-determination: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That June 14, 
1991, and June 14, 1992, are each designated as "Baltic Freedom 
Day", and the President of the United States is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe such days with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved March 22, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 167 (S.J. Res. 63): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Feb. 21, S.J. Res. 63 considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 5, H.J. Res. 167 considered and passed House. 
Mar. 7, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate April 9, 1991 and April 9, 1992, as "National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day".
PL 102-23 (S.J.Res.53), enacted 03/28/1991

PUBLIC LAW 102-23—MAR. 28, 1991 
105 STAT. 73 
Public Law 102-23 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate April 9, 1991 and April 9, 1992, as "National Former Prisoner of War 
Mar. 28, 1991 
Recognition Day". 
[S.J. Res. 53] 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces of the United States have 
been recently captured by the armed forces of Iraq and have been 
held as prisoners of war; 
Whereas the prisoners of war held by Iraq have endured incredible 
hardships and the events surrounding the holding of such pris-
oners remind us of the thousands of members of the Armed Forces 
of the United States who served in past armed conflicts and were 
held as prisoners of war; 
Whereas many prisoners of war have been subjected to brutal and 
inhumane treatment by their captors in violation of international 
codes and customs for the treatment of prisoners of war; 
Whereas many former prisoners of war died, or were disabled, as a 
result of such treatment; 
Whereas, in 1985, the United States Congress directed the Depart-
ment of Defense to issue a medal to former prisoners of war 
recognizing and commemorating their great sacrifices in service 
to our Nation; and 
Whereas the great sacrifices of prisoners of war and their families 
deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That April 9, 1991 and 
April 9, 1992, are designated as "National Former Prisoner of War 
Recognition Day" in honor of the members of the Armed Forces of 
the United States who have been held as prisoners of war, and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to commemorate such day 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 28, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 53: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Feb. 21, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 20, considered and passed House.
To designate March 26, 1991, as "Education Day, U.S.A.".
PL 102-14 (H.J.Res.104), enacted 03/20/1991

105 STAT. 44 
PUBLIC LAW 102-14—MAR. 20, 1991 
Public Law 102-14 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Mar. 20, 1991 
[H.J. Res. 104] 
To designate March 26, 1991, as "Education Day, U.S.A.". 
Whereas Congress recognizes the historical tradition of ethical 
values and principles which are the basis of civilized society and 
upon which our great Nation was founded; 
Whereas these ethical values and principles have been the bedrock 
of society from the dawn of civilization, when they were known as 
the Seven Noahide Laws; 
Whereas without these ethical values and principles the edifice of 
civilization stands in serious peril of returning to chaos; 
Whereas society is profoundly concerned with the recent weakening 
of these principles that has resulted in crises that beleaguer and 
threaten the fabric of civilized society; 
Whereas the justified preoccupation with these crises must not let 
the citizens of this Nation lose sight of their responsibility to 
transmit these historical ethical values from our distinguished 
past to the generations of the future; 
Whereas the Lubavitch movement has fostered and promoted these 
ethical values and principles throughout the world; 
Whereas Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, leader of the 
Lubavitch movement, is universally respected and revered and his 
eighty-ninth birthday falls on March 26,1991; 
Whereas in tribute to this great spiritual leader, "the rebbe", this, 
his ninetieth year will be seen as one of "education and giving", 
the year in which we turn to education and charity to return the 
world to the moral and ethical values contained in the Seven 
Noahide Laws; and 
Whereas this will be reflected in an international scroll of honor 
signed by the President of the United States and other heads of 
state: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved 
by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That March 26, 
PUBLIC LAW 102-14—MAR. 20, 1991 
105 STAT. 45 
1991, the start of the ninetieth year of Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, 
leader of the worldwide Lubavitch movement, is designated as 
"Education Day, U.S.A.". The President is requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 20, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 104: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
Mar. 5, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 7, considered and passed Senate.