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A joint resolution to designate the week of April 17, 1988, through April 24, 1988, as "Jewish Heritage Week".
PL 100-292 (H.J.Res.527), enacted 04/20/1988

102 STAT. 94 
PUBLIC LAW 100-292—APR. 20, 1988 
Public Law 100-292 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 20, 1988 
To designate the week of April 17, 1988, through April 24, 1988, as "Jewish Heritage 
[H.J. Res. 527] 
Week". 
Whereas April 21, 1988, marks the fortieth anniversary of the 
founding of the State of Israel; 
Whereas the months of March, April, and May contain events of 
major significance in the Jewish calendar—Passover, the anniver-
sary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Solidarity Sunday for Soviet 
Jewry, and Jerusalem Day; 
Whereas the Congress recognizes that an understanding of the 
heritage of all American ethnic groups contributes to the unity of 
our country; and 
Whereas intergroup understanding can be further fostered through 
an appreciation of the culture, history and traditions of the 
Jewish community and the contributions of Jews to our country 
and society: 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 
April 17, 1988, through April 24, 1988, is designated as "Jewish 
Heritage Week", and the President is authorized and requested to 
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States, 
State and local government agencies, and interested organizations 
to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities and 
programs. 
Approved April 20, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 527: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Apr. 12, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 14, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate April 6, 1988, as "National Student-Athlete Day".
PL 100-289 (H.J.Res.513), enacted 04/12/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-289—APR. 12, 1988 
102 STAT. 89 
Public Law 100-289 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate April 6, 1988, as "National Student-Athlete Day". 
Whereas, the student-athlete represents a role model worthy of 
emulation by America's youth; 
Whereas, such worthy values and behaviors as perseverance, team-
work, self-discipline and commitment to a goal are fostered and 
promoted by both academic and athletic pursuits; 
Whereas, participation in athletics, together with education, pro-
vides opportunities to develop valuable social and leadership skills 
and to gain an appreciation of ethnic and racial groups different 
from one's own; 
Whereas, in spite of all the positive aspects of sport, overemphasis 
on sport at the expense of education can cause serious harm to an 
athlete's future; 
Whereas, the pursuit of victory in athletics among our nation's 
schools and colleges too often leads to exploitation and abuse of 
the student-athlete; 
Whereas, only 1 in 10,000 high school athletes who dream of a 
career in. professional sports ever realize that aspiration, while 
those who do can expect a professional sports career of less than 4 
years; 
Whereas, thousands of America's youth sacrifice academic achieve-
ment to the dream of professional athletics; 
Whereas, the practice of keeping athletes eligible for participation 
on a team, even at the high school level, must be abandoned for a 
policy of ensuring a meaningful education and degree; 
Whereas, coaches, parents and educators of student-athletes must 
express high expectations for academic performance as well as for 
athletic performance; and 
Whereas, there is a need in this Nation to reemphasize the "stu-
dent" in the term "student-athlete": Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America 
in Congress assembled, That April 6, 
1988, is designated as "National Student-Athlete 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 
that day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved April 12, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 513: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Mar. 30, considered and passed House and Senate. 
Apr. 12, 1988 
[H.J. Res. 513]
A joint resolution to designate April 21, 1988, as "John Muir Day."
PL 100-287 (S.J.Res.245), enacted 04/07/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-287—APR. 7, 1988 
102 STAT. 87 
Public Law 100-287 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate April 21, 1988, as "John Muir Day". 
Whereas April 21, 1988, marks the one hundred and fiftieth birth-
day of the great American conservationist John Muir, heralded 
worldwide for his dedication to the preservation of wilderness in 
this country; 
Whereas generations of Americans have reveled in the wonders of 
Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, and other parklands set aside by 
past Presidents and Congresses at the urging of the Scottish-born 
naturalist; 
Whereas a system of natural, cultural, historical, and recreational 
national parks which John Muir helped pioneer has grown in size 
to almost eighty million acres symbolizing the stewardship Ameri-
cans demonstrate for their precious public resources; 
Whereas John Muir was the cofounder and first president of the 
Sierra Club, an organization which contributes in making this 
Nation a leader in the global environmental movement; 
Whereas the John Muir National Historic Site, in Martinez, Califor-
nia, one of three hundred and thirty-seven units of the National 
Park Service, was set aside by Congress in 1964 as a monument to 
the wild lands crusader and was the site from which Muir wrote 
books celebrating the natural beauty and wildlife of the United 
States, books that are still widely read and treasured by people of 
all ages; and 
Whereas the important role of an ecologically sound environment, in 
the quality of life for all people was proselytised by the tireless 
voice and pen of John Muir: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That April 21, 1988, is 
designated as "John Muir Day", and the President 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 April 7, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 245: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 30, considered and passed House. 
Apr. 7, 1988 
[S.J. Res. 245]
A joint resolution to designate the period commencing on April 10, 1988, and ending on April 16, 1988, as "National Productivity Improvement Week.
PL 100-286 (S.J.Res.223), enacted 04/07/1988

102 STAT. 86 
PUBLIC LAW 100-286—APR. 7, 1988 
Public Law 100-286 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 7, 1988 
To designate the period commencing on April 10, 1988, and ending on April 16, 1988, 
[S.J. Res. 223] 
as "National Productivity Improvement Week". 
Whereas the economic stability and growth of this Nation relies 
largely on the collective industry and endeavor of its working 
citizens; 
Whereas the time-honored tradition of American leadership in 
work-related ingenuity and know-how has brought about great 
strides in productivity; 
Whereas growth in productivity in turn improves the standard of 
living for United States citizens; 
Whereas public awareness of the economic importance of productiv-
ity will promote individual and collective ideas and innovations 
for productivity improvement; and 
Whereas a conscientious effort to improve productivity will foster a 
better standard of living for all citizens and reduce the level of 
inflation: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That, for the purpose of 
providing for a better understanding of the need for productivity 
growth and of encouraging the development of methods to improve 
individual and collective productivity in the public and private 
sectors, the period commencing on April 10, 1988, and ending on 
April 16, 1988, is designated as "National Productivity Improvement 
Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
such period with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved April 7, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 223: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 30, considered and passed House.
A bill to make section 7351 of title 5, United States Code, inapplicable to leave transfers under certain experimental programs covering Federal employees, except as the Office of Personnel Management may otherwise prescribe.
PL 100-284 (H.R.3981), enacted 04/07/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-284—APR. 7, 1988 
102 STAT. 81 
Public Law 100-284 
100th Congress 
An Act 
To make section 7351 of title 5, United States Code, inapplicable to leave transfers 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, except as the 
5 USC 7351 
Office of Personnel Management may by regulation prescribe, noth- "ote. 
ing in section 7351 of title 5, United States Code, shall apply with 
respect to a solicitation, donation, or acceptance of leave under any 
program under which, during the fiscal year ending on September 
30, 1988, unused accrued annual leave of officers or employees of the 
Federal Government may be transferred for use by other officers or 
employees who need such leave due to a personal emergency. 
Approved April 7, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3981: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Mar. 15, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 23, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to declare Dennis Chavez Day.
PL 100-282 (S.J.Res.206), enacted 04/06/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-282—APR. 6, 1988 
102 STAT. 77 
Public Law 100-282 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate April 8, 1988, as "Dennis Chavez Day". 
Whereas the Honorable Dennis Chavez was the first native-born 
Hispanic elected to the United States Senate; 
Whereas Dennis Chavez served the State of New Mexico and his 
country in a most distinguished manner, serving as a United 
States Representative for four years and as a United States 
Senator for twenty-seven years until his death in office; 
Whereas Dennis Chavez was the highest ranking Hispanic in the 
Federal Government for over thirty years; 
Whereas Dennis Chavez was too poor to attend high school, but later 
passed a special entrance exam to attend Georgetown Law School; 
Whereas Dennis Chavez provided a source of pride and inspiration 
to the underprivileged; 
Whereas Dennis Chavez served as a spokesman for the poor and 
oppressed; 
Whereas Dennis Chavez exemplifies the true public servant; 
Whereas Dennis Chavez provided an everlasting symbol of oppor-
tunity found only in America; and 
Whereas 1988 marks the centenary of the birth of Dennis Chavez: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That April 8, 1988 is 
designated as "Dennis Chavez Day", and the President is authorized 
and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon all Government 
agencies and the people of the United States to observe the day with 
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved April 6, 1988. 
Apr. 6, 1988 
[S.J. Res. 206] 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 206: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 17, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 30, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning April 10, 1988, as "National Child Care Awareness Week".
PL 100-288 (S.J.Res.260), enacted 04/07/1988

102 STAT. 88 
PUBLIC LAW 100-288—APR. 7, 1988 
Public Law 100-288 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 7, 1988 
To designate the week beginning April 10, 1988, as "National Child Care Awareness 
[S.J. Res. 260] 
Week". 
Whereas the status and composition of the family in the United 
States is constantly changing; 
Whereas women hold 53 percent of all jobs in the United States; 
Whereas 80 percent of the women in the United States who are 
employed are of childbearing age; 
Whereas, while child care is no longer considered the sole respon-
sibility of women, the percentage of single-parent families headed 
by women has increased by more than 51 percent in 12 years; 
Whereas it is estimated that 80 percent of the women with children 
of preschool age will hold jobs by 1990; 
Whereas the increasing participation of women in the workforce 
will continue to increase the demand for child care during the 
working hours; 
Whereas communities across the United States are planning special 
activities to honor child care providers and to illustrate the 
importance of quality child care as part of the Child Care America 
project of the Public Television Outreach Alliance; 
Whereas the National Association for the Education of Young Chil-
dren and the Public Television Outreach Alliance are sponsoring 
a week of the child, and it is appropriate for the Congress to 
designate the same week as a period devoted to increasing public 
awareness of child care issues; and 
Whereas all children deserve quality child care, and all parents 
have a profound obligation to provide a safe and wholesome 
environment for their children at all times: 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 
April 10, 1988, is designated as "National Child Care Awareness 
Week", 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 the week with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved April 7, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 260: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 30, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to continue the withdrawal of certain public lands in Nevada.
PL 100-280 (H.J.Res.519), enacted 04/06/1988

102 STAT. 72 
PUBLIC LAW 100-280—APR. 6, 1988 
Public Law 100-280 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Apr. 6, 1988 
[H.J. Res. 519] 
To continue the withdrawal of certain public lands in Nevada. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That section Kb) of the Act 
of October 17, 1985 entitled "An Act to withdraw certain public 
lands in Lincoln County, Nevada, and for other purposes" (Public 
98 Stat. 2261. 
Law 98-485), as amended, is hereby further amended by striking out 
"March 31, 1988" and by inserting in lieu thereof "June 15, 1988". 
Approved April 6, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 519: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Mar. 29, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 31, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to designate interstate route I-195 in the State of New Jersey as the "James J. Howard Interstate Highway".
PL 100-278 (H.R.4263), enacted 04/06/1988

102 STAT. 70 
PUBLIC LAW 100-278—APR. 6, 1988 
Public Law 100-278 
100th Congress 
An Act 
Apr. 6, 1988 
To designate interstate route 1-195 in the State of New Jersey as the "James J. 
[H.R. 4263] 
Howard Interstate Highway". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The segment of the National System for Interstate and Defense 
Highways designated as 1-195 in the State of New Jersey shall 
hereafter be known and designated as the "James J. Howard Inter-
state Highway". 
SEC. 2. REFERENCE. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or other paper 
of the United States to the highway referred to in section 1 shall be 
deemed to be a reference to the "James J. Howard Interstate 
Highway". 
Approved April 6, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4263: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Mar. 28, considered and passed House and Senate.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 24, through April 30, 1988 as "National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week".
PL 100-273 (S.J.Res.255), enacted 03/30/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-273—MAR. 30, 1988 
102 STAT. 47 
Public Law 100-273 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 24 
Mar. 30, 1988 
through April 30, 1988, as "National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week". 
[S.J. Res. 255] 
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 April 
24 through April 30, 1988, as "National Organ and Tissue Donor 
Awareness Week". 
Approved March 30, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 255: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 22, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the period commencing on May 2, 1988, and ending on May 8, 1988, as "National Drinking Water Week".
PL 100-272 (S.J.Res.185), enacted 03/30/1988

102 STAT. 46 
PUBLIC LAW 100-272—MAR. 30, 1988 
Public Law 100-272 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Mar. 30, 1988 
To designate the period commencing on May 2, 1988, and ending on May 8, 1988, as 
[S.J. Res. 185] 
"National Drinking Water Week". 
Whereas water itself is God-given, and the drinking water that flows 
dependably through our household taps results from the dedica-
tion of the men and women who operate the public water systems 
of collection, storage, treatment, testing, and distribution that 
insures that drinking water is available, affordable, and of 
unquestionable quality; 
Whereas the advances in health effects research and water analysis 
and treatment technologies, in conjunction with the Safe Drink-
ing Water Act Amendments of 1986 (Public Law 99-339), could 
create major changes in the production and distribution of drink-
ing water; 
Whereas this substance, which the public uses with confidence in so 
many productive ways, is without doubt the single most important 
product in the world and a significant issue of the future; 
Whereas the public expects high quality drinking water to always be 
there when needed; and 
Whereas the public continues to increase its demand for drinking 
water of unquestionable quality: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the period commenc-
ing on May 2, 1988, and ending on May 8, 1988, is designated as 
"National Drinking Water Week", and the President is authorized 
and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe such period with appropriate ceremonies, 
activities, and programs designed to enhance public awareness of 
drinking water issues and public recognition of the difference that 
drinking water makes to the health, safety, and quality of the life 
we enjoy. 
Approved March 30, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 185: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 133 (1987): Oct. 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 134 (1988): Mar. 22, considered and passed House.
A bill to amend the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985, to extend medical benefits for certain former spouses.
PL 100-271 (H.R.3967), enacted 03/29/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-271—MAR. 29, 1988 
102 STAT. 45 
Public Law 100-271 
100th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985, to extend medical 
Mar. 29, 1988 
benefits for certain former spouses. 
[H.R. 3967] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN FORMER 
SPOUSES. 
Section 645(c) of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 
1985 (Public Law 98-525; 98 Stat. 2549), is amended by striking out lo USC 1072 
"April 1, 1988," and inserting in lieu thereof "December 31, 1988,". note. 
Approved March 29, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3967: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Mar. 9, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 17, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating April 9, 1988 and April 9, 1989, as "National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day."
PL 100-269 (S.J.Res.253), enacted 03/28/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-269—MAR. 28, 1988 
102 STAT. 43 
Public Law 100-269 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating April 9, 1988, as "National Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day". 
Whereas the United States has fought in many wars; 
Whereas thousands of members of the Armed Forces of the United 
States who served in such wars were captured by the enemy and 
held as prisoners of war; 
Whereas many such prisoners of war were subjected to brutal and 
inhumane treatment by their captors in violation of international 
codes and customs for the treatment of prisoners of war and died, 
or were disabled, as a result of such treatment; 
Whereas in 1985, the United States Congress (in Public Law 99-145) 
directed the Department of Defense to issue a medal to former 
prisoners of war in recognition and commemoration of their great 
sacrifices in service to our Nation; and 
Whereas these great sacrifices of former 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, 1988, is 
designated as "National Former Prisoners 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 calling upon the 
people of the United States to commemorate such days with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved March 28, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 253: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 17, considered and passed House. 
Mar. 28, 1988 
[S.J. Res. 253]
A joint resolution to designate the month of April, 1988, as "National Know Your Cholesterol Month".
PL 100-270 (S.J.Res.244), enacted 03/29/1988

102 STAT. 44 
PUBLIC LAW 100-270—MAR. 29, 1988 
Public Law 100-270 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Mar. 29, 1988 
[S.J. Res. 244] 
To designate the month of April 1988, as "National Know Your Cholesterol Month". 
Whereas heart attacks struck an estimated 1,500,000 Americans in 
1987, a third of whom died immediately; 
Whereas scientific data indicates that effective measures to lower 
serum cholesterol are capable of decreasing occurrences of heart 
disease; 
Whereas only 8 per centum of Americans know their cholesterol 
level; and 
Whereas as many as 250,000 lives could be saved each year if 
Americans were tested for and took action to reduce high levels of 
cholesterol: 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 
1988, is designated as "National Know Your Cholesterol Month", 
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 month with appropriate programs and activities. 
Approved March 29, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 244: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 17, considered and passed House.