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A joint resolution to designate December 7, 1984 as "National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" on the occasion of the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
PL 98-442 (H.J.Res.392), enacted 10/03/1984

98 STAT. 1702 
PUBLIC LAW 98-442—OCT. 3, 1984 
Public Law 98-442 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 3, 1984 
To designate December 7, 1984 as "National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" 
THJ Res 3921 
°^ ^^® occasion of the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. 
Whereas on the morning of December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japa-
nese Navy launched an unprovoked surprise attack upon units of 
the Armed Forces of the United States stationed at Pearl Harbor, 
Hawaii; 
Whereas over two thousand four hundred citizens of the United 
States were killed in action and almost one thousand two hundred 
were wounded in this attack; 
Whereas President Franklin Delano Roosevelt referred to the date 
of the attack as "a day that will live in infamy"; 
Whereas the attack on Pearl Harbor marked the entry of this 
Nation into World War 11; 
Whereas the people of the United States owe a tremendous debt of 
gratitude to all members of our Armed Forces who served at Pearl 
Harbor, in the Pacific Theater of World War II, and in all other 
theaters of action of that war; and 
Whereas the veterans of World War II and all other people of the 
United States will commemorate December 7, 1984 in remem-
brance of this tragic attack on Pearl Harbor: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That December 7,1984, the 
anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, is designated as 
"National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" and the President of 
the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States— 
(1) to observe this solemn occasion with appropriate ceremo-
nies and activities; and 
(2) to pledge eternal vigilance and strong resolve to defend 
this Nation and its allies from all future aggression. 
Approved October 3, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 392: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Sept. 12, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 21, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to permit the control of the lamprey eel in the Pere Marquette River and to designate a portion of the Au Sable River, Michigan, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
PL 98-444 (S.2732), enacted 10/04/1984

98 STAT. 1714 
PUBLIC LAW 98-444—OCT. 4, 1^84 
Public Law 98-444 
98th Congress 
An Act 
Oct 4 1984 
"^^ amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to permit the control of the lamprey eel in 
' 
the Pere Marquette River and to designate a portion of the Au Sable River, 
[S. 2732] 
Michigan, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America 
in Congress assembled, That section 
16 use 1274. 
3(a)(16) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is amended by adding the 
following sentence at the end thereof: "Notwithstanding any other 
provision of this Act, the installation and operation of facilities or 
other activities within or outside the boundaries of the Pere Mar-
quette Wild and Scenic River for the control of the lamprey eel shall 
be permitted subject to such restrictions and conditions as the 
Secretary of Agriculture may prescribe for the protection of water 
quality and other values of the river, including the wild and scenic 
characteristics of the river.". 
16 use 1274. 
SEC. 2. Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is amended 
by adding at the end thereof the following: 
Public 
"(51) Au SABLE, MICHIGAN.—The segment of the main stem from 
availability. 
^he project boundary of the Mio Pond project downstream to the 
project boundary at Alcona Pond project as generally depicted on a 
map entitled *Au Sable River' which is on file and available for 
public inspection in the Office of the Chief, Forest Service, United 
States Department of Agriculture; to be administered by the Secre-
tary of Agriculture.". 
Approved October 4, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2732 (H.R. 3472): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-717 accompanying H.R. 3472 (Comm. on Interior and Insular 
Affairs). 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-574 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Apr. 30, May 1, H.R. 3472 considered and passed House. 
Aug. 9, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 24, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of October 14, 1984, through October 21, 1984, as "National Housing Week".
PL 98-448 (H.J.Res.606), enacted 10/04/1984

98 STAT. 1724 
PUBLIC LAW 98-448—OCT. 4, 1984 
Public Law 98-448 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 4, 1984 
To designate the week of October 14, 1984, through October 21, 1984, as "National 
[H.J. Res. 606] 
Housing Week". 
Whereas the opportunity to own a home and live in decent housing 
is the foundation for family life and a source of national economic, 
social, and political strength; 
Whereas the housing industry has led the Nation to economic 
recovery following every recession since World War II by creating 
millions of productive jobs for the unemployed, generating billions 
of dollars worth of tax revenue, and creating demand for goods 
and services; 
Whereas the housing industry in 1983, although accounting for only 
3.4 percent of the real gross national product, was responsible for 
30 percent of the total economic growth, a $15,000,000,000 real 
increase in gross national product during the year; 
Whereas a sustained and strong housing recovery is essential for a 
long-term economic recovery; 
Whereas it is appropriate to reaffirm the national historic commit-
ment to housing and homeownership and to recognize the eco-
nomic opportunities created by the present housing recovery; and 
Whereas the housing industry epitomizes the principle of free enter-
prise in the economic system of the Nation: 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 October 
14, 1984, through October 21, 1984, is designated as "National 
Housing Week", and the President is authorized and requested to 
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to 
observe such week with appropriate activities. 
Approved October 4, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 606 (S.J. Res. 321): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Aug. 8, considered and passed House. 
Sept. 17, S.J. Res. 321 considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 28, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate the month of October, 1984 as "National Down's Syndrome Month".
PL 98-437 (S.J.Res.254), enacted 09/28/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-437—SEPT. 28, 1984 
98 STAT. 1683 
Public Law 98-437 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate the month of October 1984 as "National Down's Syndrome Month". 
Sept. 28, 1984 
[S.J. Res. 254] 
Whereas the past decade has brought a greater and more enhght-
ened attitude in the care and training of the developmentally 
disabled; 
Whereas one such condition which has undergone considerable 
reevaluation is that of Down's syndrome—a problem which, just a 
short time ago, was often stigmatized as a mentally retarded 
condition which relegated its victims to lives of passivity in insti-
tutions and back rooms; 
Whereas, through the efforts of concerned physicians, teachers and 
parent groups such as the National Down's Syndrome Congress, 
programs are being put in place to educate new parents of babies 
with Down's syndrome; to develop special education classes within 
mainstreamed programs in schools; the provision for vocational 
training in preparation for competitive employment in the work 
force and to prepare young adults with Down's syndrome for 
independent living in the community; 
Whereas the cost of such services designed to help individuals with 
Down's syndrome move into their rightful place in our society is 
but a tiny fraction of the cost of institutionalization; 
Whereas along with this improvement in educational opportunities 
for those with Down's syndrome is the advancement in medical 
science which is adding to a more brightened outlook for individ-
uals born with this chromosomal configuration; and 
Whereas public awareness and acceptance of the capabilities of 
children with Down's syndrome can greatly facilitate their being 
mainstreamed in our society: Now, therefore, be it 
98 STAT. 1684 
PUBLIC LAW 98-437—SEPT. 28, 1984 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That October 1984 
is designated "National Down's Syndrome Month" and that 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 designated month with appropriate programs, ceremonies and 
activities. 
Approved September 28, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 254: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
May 22, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 12, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning November 11, 1984, as "National Women Veterans Recognition Week".
PL 98-438 (S.J.Res.227), enacted 09/28/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-438—SEPT. 28, 1984 
98 STAT. 1685 
Public Law 98-438 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week beginning November 11, 1984, as "National Women Veterans 
Sept. 28, 1984 
Recognition Week". 
[S.j. Res. 227] 
Whereas there are more than one million one hundred thousand 
women veterans in this country, representing 4.1 per centum of 
the total veteran population; 
Whereas the number and proportion of women veterans will con-
tinue to grow as the number and proportion of women serving in 
the Armed Forces continue to increase; 
Whereas women veterans through honorable military service often 
involving hardship and danger have contributed greatly to our 
national security; 
Whereas the contributions and sacrifices of women veterans on 
behalf of this Nation have not been adequately recognized; 
Whereas this lack of recognition has denied women veterans the 
public appreciation and praise they deserve; 
Whereas the special needs of women veterans, especially in the area 
of health care, have often been overlooked or inadequately ad-
dressed by the Federal Government; 
Whereas this lack of attention to the special needs of women 
veterans has discouraged or prevented women veterans from 
taking full advantage of the benefits and services to which they 
are entitled as veterans of the United States Armed Forces; and 
Whereas recognition of women veterans by the Congress and the 
President through enactment of legislation declaring the week 
beginning on November 11, 1984, as "National Women Veterans 
Recognition Week" would serve to create greater public aware-
ness and recognition of the contributions of women veterans, to 
express the Nation's appreciation for their service, and to inspire 
more responsive care and services for women veterans: Now, 
therefore, be it 
98 STAT. 1686 
PUBLIC LAW 98-438—SEPT. 28, 1984 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week 
beginning on November 11, 1984, is designated "National Women 
Veterans Recognition Week". The President is requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon all citizens, community leaders, inter-
ested organizations, and government officials to observe that week 
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved September 28,1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 227: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Apr. 25, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 12, considered and passed House.
A bill to authorize a land conveyance from the Department of Agriculture to Payson, Arizona.
PL 98-439 (S.598), enacted 09/28/1984

PUBLIC LAW 98-439—SEPT. 28, 1984 
98 STAT. 1687 
Public Law 98-439 
98th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize a land conveyance from the Department of Agriculture to Payson, 
Sept. 28, 1984 
Arizona. 
[S. 598] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, notwithstand-
ing any other provision of law, the Secretary of Agriculture is 
authorized to transfer, without consideration, to the town of Payson, 
Arizona, the following described parcel: 
A parcel of land entirely within the south half of the south-
east quarter of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter, 
of section 5, township 10 north, range 10 east, Gila and Salt 
River base and meridian, Payson, Gila County, Arizona, more 
particularly described as follows: commencing at the common 
corner of sections 4, 5, 8, and 9, township 10 north, range 10 east, 
Gila and Salt River base and meridian; 
thence north 89 degrees 56 minutes west, along the south line 
of section 5, a distance of 164.47 feet to the true pbint of 
beginning; 
thence continuing north 89 degrees 56 minutes west, along 
the south line of section 5, a distance of 337.13 feet; 
thence north 13 degrees 33 minutes 08 seconds east, a dis-
tance of 223.16 feet, to a point on the south right-of-way line of 
West Main Street; 
thence south 74 degrees 10 minutes 23 seconds east, along the 
south right-of-way line of West Main Street, a distance of 145.02 
feet; 
thence south 43 degrees 09 minutes east, along the south 
right-of-way line of West Main Street, a distance of 243.72 feet; 
thence north 89 degrees 56 minutes west, along the south 
right-of-way line of West Main Street, a distance of 21.36 feet, to 
the true point of beginning. 
The above described parcel of land contains 1.10 acres, more 
or less. 
98 STAT. 1688 
PUBLIC LAW 98-439—SEPT. 28, 1984 
Historic 
SEC. 2. (a) The property described in the first section shall be used 
preservation. 
JQ,. ^jjg preservation and display of articles of historical significance. 
If the property is not used for historical purposes, title to such 
property shall revert to the United States, 
(b) Subject to the use restrictions provided in subsection (a), the 
town of Payson, Arizona, may provide for the administration of the 
property by the Northern Gila County Historical Society. 
Approved September 28, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 598: 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-555 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Aug. 9, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 17, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning October 7, 1984, as "National Children's Week".
PL 98-433 (H.J.Res.153), enacted 09/28/1984

98 STAT. 1674 
PUBLIC LAW 98-433—SEPT. 28, 1984 
Public Law 98-433 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Sept. 28, 1984 
[H.J. Res. 153] 
To designate the week beginning October 7,1984, as "National Children's Week". 
Whereas there are approximately sixty-five milUon children in the 
Nation; 
Whereas the children of the Nation are its most precious resource 
and its greatest hope for the future; and 
Whereas a week designated for the purpose of focusing on the needs 
of children and the community services available to them will be 
beneficial both to children and to the future of the Nation: 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 
October 7, 1984, hereby is designated "National Children's 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 such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved September 28, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 153 (S.J. Res. 325): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
June 6, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 10, S.J. Res. 325 considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 17, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution designating the week of September 30 through October 6, 1984, as "National High-Tech Week".
PL 98-431 (H.J.Res.453), enacted 09/28/1984

98 STAT. 1670 
PUBLIC LAW 98-431—SEPT. 28, 1984 
Public Law 98-431 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Sept. 28, 1984 
Designating the week of September 30 through October 6, 1984, as "National High-
[H.J. Res. 453] 
Tech Week". 
Whereas the economy of this Nation is closely tied to technological 
advances; 
Whereas the United States has long been a leader in high tech-
nology development; 
Whereas it is of the highest national interest to focus our collective 
abilities to maintain this leadership; 
Whereas the national commitment to high technology development 
has been called into doubt; 
Whereas the youth of the Nation need to have educational opportu-
nities to grow and develop in a high technology environment; and 
Whereas our youth should have a national focus on their high 
technology future: 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 
September 30 through October 6, 1984, is designated as "National 
High-Tech Week". The President is requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States to observe such 
week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including pro-
grams aimed at educating the Nation's youth about high technology. 
Approved September 28, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 453 (S.J. Res. 316): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Aug. 1, considered and passed House. 
Aug. 10, S.J. Res. 316 considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 17, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to authorize and direct the Librarian of Congress, subject to the supervision and authority of a Federal, civilian, or military agency, to proceed with the construction of the Library of Congress Mass Book Deacidification Facility, and for other purposes.
PL 98-427 (S.2418), enacted 09/28/1984

98 STAT. 1656 
PUBLIC LAW 98-427—SEPT. 28, 1984 
Public Law 98-427 
98th Congress 
An Act 
Sept. 28, 1984 
[S. 2418] 
Public buildings 
and grounds. 
2 u s e 176 note. 
2 u s e 176. 
Appropriation 
authorization. 
2 u s e 176 note. 
To authorize and direct the Librarian of Congress, subject to the supervision and 
authority of a Federal, civilian, or military agency, to proceed with the construc-
tion of the Library of Congress Mass Book Deacidiflcation Facility, and for other 
purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Librarian 
of Congress is authorized and directed, subject to the supervision 
and construction authority of a Federal civilian or military agency, 
to construct the Library of Congress Mass Book Deacidiflcation 
Facility in accordance with the general design developed by the 
Library of Congress and reviewed by the Architect of the Capitol, as 
set forth in the document entitled "Library of Congress Mass Book 
Deacidiflcation Facility, Engineering, Design, and Cost Estimate and 
Drawings", dated December 1983. Such facility shall be constructed 
on Federal property within seventy-five miles of the United States 
Capitol Building. 
SEC. 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Librarian 
of Congress shall equip, furnish, operate, and maintain the Library 
of Congress Mass Book Deacidiflcation Facility. 
SEC. 3. There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years 
beginning after September 30, 1983, sums not to exceed $11,500,000 
to carry out the provisions of this Act. 
Approved September 28, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2418 (H.R. 5607): 
HOUSE REPORT No. 98-938 accompanying H.R. 5607 (Comm. on Public Works and 
Transportation). 
SENATE REPORT No. 98-429 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
May 18, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 11, H.R. 5607 considered and passed House; S. 2418, amended, passed in 
lieu. 
Sept. 17, Senate concurred in House amendment.
A joint resolution to proclaim October 23, 1984, as "A Time of Remembrance" for all victims of terrorism throughout the world.
PL 98-429 (S.J.Res.336), enacted 09/28/1984

98 STAT. 1664 
PUBLIC LAW 98-429—SEPT. 28, 1984 
Public Law 98-429 
98th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Sept. 28, 1984 
To proclaim October 23, 1984, as "A Time of Remembrance" for all victims of 
[S.J. Res. 336] 
terrorism throughout the world. 
Whereas the problem of terrorism has become an international 
concern that knows no boundaries—religious, racial, political, or 
national; 
Whereas thousands of men, women, and children have died at the 
hands of terrorists in nations around the world, and today terror-
ism continues to claim the lives of many peace-loving individuals; 
Whereas October 23, 1983, is the date on which the largest number 
of Americans were killed in a single act of terrorism—the bomb-
ing of the United States compound in Beirut, Lebanon, in which 
two hundred and forty-one United States servicemen lost their 
lives; 
Whereas many of these victims died defending ideals of peace and 
freedom; and 
Whereas it is appropriate to honor all victims of terrorism, and in 
America to console the families of victims, and to cherish the 
freedom that their sacrifices make possible for all Americans: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That October 23, 1984, be 
proclaimed as "A Time of Remembrance", to urge all Americans to 
take time to reflect on the sacrifices that have been made in the 
pursuit of peace and freedom, and to promote active participation by 
the Americ£ui people through the wearing of a purple ribbon, a 
symbol of patriotism, dignity, loyalty, and martyrdom. The Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the departments and agencies of the United States and inter-
ested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly United States 
flags at half staff throughout the world in the hope that the desire 
for peace and freedom take firm root in every person and every 
nation. 
Approved September 28, 1984. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 336: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 130 (1984): 
Aug. 10, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 12, considered and passed House.