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A joint resolution designating October 29, 1989, as "Fire Safety At Home-Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery Day".
PL 101-135 (S.J.Res.177), enacted 10/30/1989

103 STAT. 782 
PUBLIC LAW 101-135—OCT. 30, 1989 
Public Law 101-135 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 30, 1989 
To designate October 29, 1989, as "Fire Safety At Home—Change Your Clocit, Change 
[S.J. Res. 177] 
Your Battery Day". 
Whereas every year, 500,000 fires ravage the homes of Americans, 
resulting in over 6,000 deaths and 300,000 injuries; 
Whereas home fires are the leading cause of accidental death and 
serious injury among children in the United States; 
Whereas senior citizens, families in substandard housing, and the 
physically and mentally disabled are at high risk of becoming 
victims of fire; 
Whereas 3 out of 4 homes have at least 1 smoke detector, but an 
estimated one-half are inoperable because of worn or missing 
batteries; 
Whereas the International Association of Fire Chiefs estimates that 
the annual practice of changing batteries in smoke detectors 
would save thousands of lives and billions of dollars in property 
damage; 
Whereas the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, with its broad-
based bipartisan membership, reflects the concern of Congress for 
fire safety and its dedication to making it an important national 
priority; 
Whereas the designation of a special day to remind Americans to 
properly maintain their smoke detectors, timed to coincide with 
the autumnal return to Standard Time, would greatly diminish 
this human tragedy; and 
Whereas October 29, 1989, is the day Americans in jurisdictions on 
Daylight Savings Time return their clocks to Standard Time: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That October 29, 
1989, is designated as "Fire Safety at Home—Change Your Clock, 
and Change Your Battery Day", and the President is requested to 
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to 
observe that day by maintaining their homes' first line of defense 
against fire by changing the batteries in their smoke detectors when 
they reset their clocks to Standard Time. 
Approved October 30, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 177: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Oct. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 24, considered and passed House.
Designating October 4, 1989, as "Patient Account Management Day".
PL 101-133 (H.J.Res.380), enacted 10/30/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-133—OCT. 30, 1989 
103 STAT. 779 
Public Law 101-133 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 30, 1989 
Designating October 18, 1989, as "Patient Account Management Day". 
FHJ Res 3801 
Whereas the American Guild of Patient Account Management rep-
resents 4,500 members in 44 chapters across the Nation; 
Whereas patient account management personnel directly influence 
the health care delivery system of the United States by efficiently 
managing the administrative needs of health care providers; 
Whereas hospitals £md physicians depend on the expertise of patient 
account management personnel to monitor effective and positive 
cash flow; 
Whereas patient account management personnel provide patients 
with import£int and relevant information, guidance, and assist-
ance to understand and manage medical bills, the complex sys-
tems of Medicare, Medicaid, insurance coverage, and health care 
reimbursement; and 
Whereas patient account management personnel are part of the 
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financial backbone of the health care system in the United States: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That October 18, 1989, is 
designated as "Patient Account Management Day", and the Presi-
dent of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 30, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 380: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Oct. 16, considered eind passed House. 
Oct. 18, considered and passed Senate. 
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To designate the month of October 1989 as "Country Music Month".
PL 101-129 (H.J.Res.401), enacted 10/25/1989

103 STAT. 774 
PUBLIC LAW 101-129—OCT. 25, 1989 
Public Law 101-129 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 25, 1989 
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designate the month of October 1989 as "Country Music Month". 
Whereas country music derives its roots from the folk songs of our 
Nation's workers, captures the spirit of our religious hymns, 
reflects the sorrow and joy of our traditional ballads, and echoes 
the drive and soulfulness of rhythm and blues; 
Whereas country music has played an integral,part in our Nation's 
history, accompanying the growth of the Nation and reflecting the 
ethnic and cultural diversity of our people; 
Whereas country music embodies a spirit of America and the deep 
and genuine feelings individuals experience throughout their 
lives; 
Whereas the distinctively American refrains of country music have 
been performed for audiences throughout the world, striking a 
chord deep within the hearts and souls of its fans; and 
Whereas October 1989 marks the 25th annual observance of 
Country Music Month: 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 October 
1989 is designated as "Country Music Month" and that the Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of the United States to observe such month with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 25, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE ffiSTORY—H.J. Res. 401 (S.J. Res. 196): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Oct. 3, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 6, considered and passed Senate.
Designating October 1989 as "Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month".
PL 101-128 (H.J.Res.392), enacted 10/25/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-128—OCT. 25, 1989 
103 STAT. 773 
Public Law 101-128 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating October 1989 as "Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month". 
Whereas Italians and Italian-Americans have contributed to the 
United States in all aspects of life, including art, science, civil 
service, military service, athletics, and education; 
Whereas Italian-Americans make up one of the largest ethnic 
groups in the United States; 
Whereas, in recognition of the accomplishments of Christopher 
Columbus, recognized as one of the greatest explorers in world 
history and the first to record the discovery of the Americas, a 
national observance day was established in October of every year; 
Whereas the phrase in the Declaration of Independence, "All men 
are created equal", was suggested by the Italian patriot and 
immigrant Philip Mazzei; 
Whereas during October 1989 special attention will be directed at 
local and State programs that promote Italian heritage and cul-
ture, with special emphasis on national programs such as the 
Italian Heritage Center at Catholic University of America; and 
Whereas during October 1989 the National Italian American 
Foundation will host the 14th annual dinner to honor Italians and 
Italian-Americans making important contributions to the develop-
ment of the arts, sciences, athletics, and education in the United 
States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That October 1989 
is designated as "Italian-American Heritage and Culture 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 the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved October 25, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 392: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Oct. 3, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 5, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 25, 1989 
[H.J. Res. 392]
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Leavenworth, Kansas, as the "Dwight D. Eisenhower Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".
PL 101-125 (H.R.2987), enacted 10/24/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-125—OCT. 24, 1989 
103 STAT. 763 
Public Law 101-125 
101st Congress 
An Act 
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Leavenworth, 
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Kansas, as the "Dwight D. Eisenhower Department of Veterans Affairs Medical 
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Center". 
[H.R. 2987] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. NAME OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL 
CENTER, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. 
The Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Leaven-
worth, Kansas, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be 
known and designated as the "Dwight D. Eisenhower Department of 
Veterans Affairs Medical Center". Any reference to siich medical 
center in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper 
of the United States shall be considered to be a reference to the 
Dwight D. Eisenhower Department of Veterans Affairs Medical 
Center. 
Approved October 24,1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2987: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-259 (Comm. on Veterans' Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Oct. 2, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 12, considered and passed Senate.
Designating October 27, 1989, as "National Hostage Awareness Day".
PL 101-122 (H.J.Res.400), enacted 10/23/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-122—OCT. 23, 1989 
103 STAT. 757 
Public Law 101-122 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating October 27, 1989, as "National Hostage Awareness Day". 
Whereas 10 innocent citizens of the United States have been held 
hostage in Lebanon; 
Whereas it is reported that 1 of the hostages, Lieutenant Colonel 
William R. Higgins, taken February 17, 1988, was killed by his 
captors; 
Whereas another hosteige, William Buckley, political officer at the 
United States Embassy in Beirut, seized March 18, 1984, is pre-
sumed dead; 
Whereas the remaining hostages from the United States are: Terry 
Anderson, chief Middle East correspondent for the Associated 
Press, seized March 16, 1985; Thomas P. Sutherland, dean of 
agriculture, American University of Beirut, taken June 9, 1985; 
Frank Herbert Reed, headmaster of the Lebanese International 
School, seized September 9, 1986; Joseph James Cicippio, deputy 
comptroller of the American University of Beirut, seized Septem-
ber 12, 1986; Edward Austin Tracy, illustrator, seized October 21, 
1986; Jessee Jonathan Turner, computer and mathematics profes-
sor, Beirut University College, seized January 24, 1987; Alann 
Bradford Steen, professor of journalism at Beirut University Col-
lege, seized January 24, 1987; and Robert Bruce Polhill, business 
professor at Beirut University College, seized January 24, 1987; 
Whereas efforts by national and international organizations have 
failed to end the terrible plight of the hostages in Lebanon; 
Whereas the fate of other hostages seized in Lebanon of British, 
West German, Irish, and Italian nationalities is uncertain; and 
Whereas Terry Anderson has been held for the longest period of 
time of all foreign hostages in Lebanon: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That— 
(1) October 27, 1989, is designated as "National Hostage 
Awareness Day" in recognition of the 42d birthday of Terry 
Anderson, his 5th in captivity; 
(2) efforts should be made to have October 27 declared Inter-
national Hostage Day by the United Nations; 
(3) all nations and international agencies should work to. 
secure the prompt, safe, and unconditional release of the hos-
tages by exerting influence, either directly on the hostage-
takers, or indirectly on other involved nations; 
(4) adherents of all faiths in the United States should pray for 
the release of all United States and foreign hostages in Lebanon 
on such day; and 
Oct. 23,1989 
[H.J. Res. 400] 
103 STAT. 758 
PUBLIC LAW 101-122—OCT. 23, 1989 
(5) in addition to appropriate observances throughout the day, 
bells should be rung beginning at noon on October 27, 1989, for 
one minute to honor the hostages in Lebanon. 
Approved October 23, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 400: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Sept. 28, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 5, considered and passed Senate.
Head Start Supplemental Authorization Act of 1989
PL 101-120 (H.R.1300), enacted 10/23/1989

103 STAT. 700 
PUBLIC LAW 101-120—OCT. 23,1989 
Public Law 101-120 
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101st Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 23,1989 
To amend the Head Start Act to increase the amount authorized to be appropriated 
[H.R. 1300] 
for fiscal year 1990. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Head Start 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
Supplemental 
Authorization 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
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This Act may be cited as the "Head Start Supplemental 
note. 
Authorization Act of 1989". 
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
Section 639 of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9834) is amended by 
striking "$1,405,000,000" and inserting "$1,552,000,000". 
Approved October 23, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1300: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-12 (Comm. on Education and Labor). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Mar. 21, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 5, considered and passed Senate.
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for the Civic Achievement Award Program in Honor of the Office of Speaker of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
PL 101-118 (H.R.2358), enacted 10/17/1989

103 STAT. 698 
PUBLIC LAW 101-118—OCT. 17, 1989 
Public Law 101-118 
101st Congress 
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An Act 
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Oct 17 1989 
'^° authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1990 for the Civic Achievement Award 
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Program in Honor of the Office of Speaker of the House of Representatives, and for 
[H.R. 2358] 
oj.j^gr purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
Section 4 of the joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution provid-
ing support for the Civic Achievement Award Program in Honor of 
the Office of Speaker of the House of Representatives", approved 
November 9,1987 (2 U.S.C. 1004), is amended— 
(1) by striking out "and" after "September 30, 1987),"; and 
(2) by inserting after "September 30, 1989" the following: ", 
and $1,033,785 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1990". 
SEC. 2. PROCRAM ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS. 
Section 2(a)(4) of such joint resolution (2 U.S.C. 1002(a)(4)) is 
amended by striking out "may" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"shall". 
SEC. 3. AWARDS FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPATION. 
Paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 2(b) of such joint resolution (2 
U.S.C. 1002(b) (1), (2), and (3)) are each amended by striking out 
"satisfy award standards" and inserting in lieu thereof "participate 
in the program". 
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Approved October 17, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2358: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 101-135 (Comm. on House Administration). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 101-150 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
Sept. 12, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 2, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution to designate October 1989 and 1990 as "National Down Syndrome Month".
PL 101-117 (S.J.Res.122), enacted 10/13/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-117—OCT. 13, 1989 
103 STAT. 697 
Public Law 101-117 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate October 1989 and 1990 as "National Down Syndrome Month". 
Whereas the past two decades have brought a greater and more 
enlightened attitude in the care and training of the developmen-
tally disabled; 
Whereas one such condition which has undergone considerable 
reevaluation is that of Down syndrome—a condition which, just a 
short time ago, was often stigmatized as a mentally retarded 
condition which rel^ated its victims to lives of passivity in 
institutions and back rooms; 
Whereas through the efforts of concerned physicians, teachers and 
parent groups such as the National Down Syndrome Congn*ess, 
pn^rams are being put in place to educate new parents of babies 
with Down syndrome, to develop special education classes within 
mainstream programs in schools, to provide for vocational train-
ing in preparation for entering the work force, and to prepare 
young adults with Down syndrome for independent living in the 
community; 
Whereas the cost of such services designed to help individuals with 
Down syndrome move into their rightful place in our society is but 
a tiny fraction of the cost of institutionalization; 
Whereas not only the improvement in educationsil opportunities for 
those with Down syndrome, but also the advancement in medical 
science is adding to a brighter outlook for individuals bom with 
this chromosomsd configuration; and 
Whereas public awareness and acceptance of the capabilities of 
children with Down syndrome can greatly facilitate their being 
mainstreamed in our society: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That October 1989 and 
1990 are designated as "National Down 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, cere-
monies, and activities. 
Approved October 18, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 122: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
June 9, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 3, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 13, 1989 
[S.J. Res. 122]
A joint resolution to designate the week of October 1 through 7, 1989, as "National Health Care Food Service Week".
PL 101-116 (S.J.Res.81), enacted 10/13/1989

103 STAT. 696 
PUBLIC LAW 101-116—OCT. 13, 1989 
Public Law 101-116 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 13, 1989 
To designate the week of October 1 through 7, 1989, as "National Health Care Food 
[S.J. Res. 81] 
Service Week". 
Whereas health care food service is a vital function of the 
provision of care and treatment of hospitalized persons; 
Whereas health care food service workers, chefs, dietitians, dietary 
assistants, and administrators work in concert with other health 
care professionals to provide the best possible patient care; and 
Whereas the provision of nutrition and sustenance is an essential 
component of the care and recovery of hospitalized persons: 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 1 through 7, 1989, is designated as "National Health Care 
Food Service Week", and 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 October 13, 1989. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 81: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
June 22, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 28, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating October 1989 as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month".
PL 101-112 (S.J.Res.133), enacted 10/06/1989

PUBLIC LAW 101-112—OCT. 6,1989 
103 STAT. 685 
Public Law 101-112 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating October 1989 as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month". 
Whereas it is estimated that a woman is battered every fifteen 
seconds in America; 
Whereas domestic violence is the single largest cause of injury to 
women in the United States, affecting three million to four mil-
lion women; 
Whereas urban and rural women of all racial, social, religious, 
ethnic, and economic groups, and of all ages, physical abilities, 
and lifestyles are affected by domestic violence; 
Whereas 30 per centum of female homicide victims in 1986 were 
killed by their husbands or bo3rfriends; 
Whereas one-third of the domestic violence incidents involve felo-
nies, specifically, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault; 
Whereas in 50 per centum of families where the wife is being 
abused, the children of that family are also abused; 
Whereas some individuals in our law enforcement and judicial 
systems continue to think of spousal abuse as a "private" matter 
and are hesitant to intervene and treat domestic assault as a 
crime; 
Whereas in 1986, over three hundred and eleven thousand women, 
plus their children, were provided emergency shelter in domestic 
violence shelters and safehomes and the number of women and 
children that were sheltered by domestic violence programs in-
creased by nearly one hundred thousand between 1983 and 1986; 
Whereas for every one woman sheltered nationwide, two women in 
need of shelter may be turned away due to a lack of shelter space; 
Whereas the nationwide efforts to help the victims of domestic 
violence need to be coordinated; 
Whereas there is a need to increase the public awareness and 
understanding of domestic violence and the needs of battered 
women and their children; and 
Whereas the dedication and successes of those working to end 
domestic violence and the strength of the survivors of domestic 
violence should be recognized: Now, therefore, be it 
Oct. 6,1989 
[S.J. Res. 133] 
103 STAT. 686 
PUBLIC LAW 101-112—OCT. 6,1989 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That October 1989 
is designated as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month". 
The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
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calling on the people of the United States to observe this month by 
becoming more aware of the tragedy of domestic violence, support-
ing those who are working to end domestic violence, and participat-
ing in other appropriate efforts. 
Approved October 6,1989. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 133: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
June 9, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 28, considered and passed House.