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A joint resolution designating the third week in May 1989 as "National Tourism Week."
PL 100-672 (S.J.Res.325), enacted 11/16/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-672—NOV. 16, 1988 
102 STAT. 3991 
Public Law 100-672 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the third week in May 1989 as "National Tourism Week". 
Nov. 16, 1988 
[S.J. Res. 325] 
Whereas travel and tourism is the third largest retail industry and 
the second largest private employer in the United States, generat-
ing more than five million five hundred thousand jobs and in-
directly employing another two million two hundred thousand 
Americans; 
Whereas total travel expenditures in the United States amount to 
nearly $270,000,000,000 annually, or about 6.4 per centum of the 
gross national product; 
Whereas tourism is an essential American export, as more than 
twenty-eight million foreign travelers spent approximately 
$19,000,000,000 in the United States in 1987; 
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 
on the second Sunday in May 1989 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 November 16, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 325: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
July 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 21, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the month of October, 1988 as "National Lupus Awareness Month."
PL 100-671 (S.J.Res.303), enacted 11/16/1988

102 STAT. 3990 
PUBLIC LAW 100-671—NOV. 16, 1988 
Public Law 100-671 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 16, 1988 
[S.J. Res. 303] 
To designate the month of October 1988 as "National Lupus Awareness Month". 
Whereas Lupus Eiythematosus is a disease which affects over 
five hundred thousand Americans, mostly women in their child-
bearing years; 
Whereas Lupus is an immune system disorder of unknown cause 
which affects the joints, skin, and almost any vital organ; 
Whereas although Lupus can be controlled reasonably well in most 
people, it can be fatal in some instances; and 
Whereas the commitment to research and educational efforts to 
develop a greater understanding about Lupus should be contin-
ued: 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 
1988 is designated as ^'National Lupus Awareness Month", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to observe the month with 
appropriate pr(^ams, ceremonies, and activities. 
Approved November 16, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 303: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
July 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 21, considered and passed House.
A bill to implement the Inter-American Convention on International Commercial Arbitration.
PL 100-669 (S.2204), enacted 11/16/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-669—NOV. 16, 1988 
102 STAT. 3969 
Public Law 100-669 
100th Congress 
An Act 
To implement the Inter-American Convention on International Commercial 
JNov. lb, 19ge 
Arbitration. 
[S. 2204] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled. 
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 of title 9, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end thereof the following new section: 
"§ 15. Inapplicability of the Act of State doctrine 
"Enforcement of arbitral agreements, confirmation of arbitral 
awards, and execution upon judgments based on orders confirming 
such awards shall not be refused on the basis of the Act of State 
doctrine.". 
SEC. 2. Section 1605(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended 
b y -
(1) striking out "or" at the end of paragraph (4); 
(2) striking out the period at the end of paragraph (5) and 
inserting in lieu thereof "; or"; and 
(3) adding at the end thereof the following: 
"(6) in which the action is brought, either to enforce an 
agreement made by the foreign State with or for the benefit of a 
private party to submit to arbitration all or any differences 
which have arisen or which may arise between the parties with 
respect to a defined legal relationship, whether contractual or 
not, concerning a subject matter capable of settlement by ar-
bitration under the laws of the United States, or to confirm an 
award made pursuant to such an agreement to arbitrate, if (A) 
the arbitration takes place or is intended to take place in the 
United States, (B) the agreement or award is or may be gov-
erned by a treaty or other international agreement in force for 
the United States calling for the recognition and enforcement of 
arbitral awards, (C) the underlying claim, save for the agree-
ment to arbitrate, could have been brought in a United States 
court under this section or section 1607, or (D) paragraph (1) of 
this subsection is otherwise applicable.". 
SEC. 3. Section 1610(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended 
b y -
(1) striking out the period at the end of paragraph (5) and 
inserting in lieu thereof ", or"; and 
(2) adding at the end thereof the following: 
"(6) the judgment is based on an order confirming an arbitral 
award rendered against the foreign State, provided that attach-
102 STAT. 3970 
PUBLIC LAW 100-669—NOV. 16, 1988 
ment in aid of execution, or execution, would not be inconsistent 
with any provision in the arbitral agreement.". 
Approved November 16, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2204: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Sept. 30, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 20, considered in House. 
Oct. 21, considered and passed House, amended. Senate concurred in House 
amendment.
A designating November 27 through December 3, 1988, as "National Sir Winston Churchill Recognition Week".
PL 100-663 (S.J.Res.340), enacted 11/15/1988

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PUBLIC LAW 100-663—NOV. 15, 1988 
102 STAT. 3925 
Public Law 100-663 
- -
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating November 27 through December 3, 1988, as "National Sir Winston 
Nov. 15, 1988 
Churchill Recognition Week". 
[S.J. Res. 340] 
Wheresis April 9, 1988, marks the 25th anniversary of the granting 
of honorary citizenship to Sir Winston Churchill by the United 
States; 
Whereas Sir Winston Churchill was born on November 30, 1874; 
Whereas Sir Winston Churchill's mother, Jennie Jerome Churchill, 
was an American, thereby making Sir Winston Churchill a son of 
America though a subject of Great Britain; 
Whereas Sir Winston Churchill inspired the world with his commit-
ment to the ideals of freedom, not only during peace time but 
during the darkest moments of World War 11; 
Whereas Sir Winston Churchill recognized the importance of under-
standing history and the relevance of history to the present day; 
and 
Whereas Sir Winston Churchill made significant contributions to 
the modern world: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That November 27 through 
December 3, 1988, is designated as "National Sir Winston Churchill 
Recognition 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 ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 15, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 340: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Oct. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 21, considered and passed House.
A bill to convey Forest Service land to Flagstaff, Arizona.
PL 100-665 (S.253), enacted 11/16/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-665—NOV. 16, 1988 
102 STAT. 3927 
Public Law 100-665 
100th Congress 
An Act 
To convey Forest Service land to Flagstaff, Arizona. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) subsection 
(b)(1) of section 1 of Public Law 96-581, relating to land conveyances 
in the State of Arizona, is amended by striking out "Any convey-
ances" and inserting in lieu thereof "Except as provided in subsec-
tion (c), any conveyances". 
(b) Subsection (c) of section 1 is amended to read as follows: 
"(c)(1) Of the tract of land described in subsection (a) of this 
section, the Secretary shall offer to sell at the fair market value as 
determined on December 23, 1980, to the Flagstaff Medical Regional 
Center, Flagstaff, Arizona, not to exceed 18.25 acres immediately 
adjacent to said Flagstaff Medical Regional Center and shall convey, 
without consideration, except for administrative costs associated 
with the preparation of title and legal description, to the city of 
Flagstaff, Arizona, 134.57 acres, under special use permit in effect 
on the date of enactment of this Act to the city of Flagstaff. 
"(2) Title to any real property acquired by the city of Flagstaff 
pursuant to this section shall revert to the United States if the city 
attempts to convey or otherwise transfer ownership of any portion of 
such property to any other party or attempts to encumber such title, 
or if the town permits the use of any portion of such property for 
any purpose incompatible with the purposes specified in paragraph 
(3) of this section. 
"(3) Real property conveyed to the city of Flagstaff pursuant to 
this section shall be used for public open space, park and rec-
reational purposes. 
"(4) Except for any land to be conveyed to the Flagstaff Medical 
Regional Center and the city of Flagstaff, the Secretary shall solicit 
public offers for the remaining lands and improvements authorized 
under subsection (a) of this section. All offers shall be publicly 
opened at the time and place stated in the solicitation in accordance 
with the administrative requirements of the Secretary. The Sec-
retary shall consider price and land values before entering into 
agreements or land exchanges with any party whose offer conform-
ing to the solicitation notice is determined by the Secretary to be the 
most advantageous to the Government. Notwithstanding any other 
Nov. 16, 1988 
[8.253] 
94 Stat. 3371. 
94 Stat. 3372. 
Recreation. 
Public 
information. 
102 STAT. 3928 
PUBLIC LAW 100-665—NOV. 16, 1988 
provision of this Act, the Secretary may reject any offer if the 
Secretary determines that such rejection is in the pubhc interest.". 
Approved November 16, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 253: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 100-174 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 133 (1987): Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 134 (1988): Oct. 21, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution to designate the week of June 18 through June 24, 1989 as "National Grasslands Week".
PL 100-664 (S.J.Res.386), enacted 11/15/1988

102 STAT. 3926 
PUBLIC LAW 100-664—NOV. 15, 1988 
Public Law 100-664 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 15. 1988 
To designate the week of June 18 through June 24, 1989, as "National Grasslands 
[S.J. Res. 386] 
Week". 
Whereas there are nearly 4,000,000 acres of publicly owned grass-
lands located in 14 States across the United States; 
Whereas these national grasslands are managed according to the 
principles of land conservation, multiple-use of land, promotion of 
development of grassland agriculture and sustained-yield manage-
ment of forage, fish, wildlife, timber, water, and recreational 
resources; 
Whereas millions of Americans and visitors to our Nation enjoy our 
national grasslands for camping, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, 
snow-mobiling, biking, cross-country skiing, and many other out-
door activities each year; 
Whereas our national grasslands continue to provide employment 
and local stability to rural America and contribute approximately 
$750,000,000 to the gross national product of our Nation from 
livestock grazing, energy, environmental, tourism, and recreation 
industries; 
Whereas our national grasslands contain an abundant storehouse of 
historical, archaeological, and anthropological artifacts unique to 
North America; 
Whereas our national grasslands comprise a unique ecosystem 
providing our Nation with water, minerals, soils, plants, and 
animals in a habitat not found elsewhere; and 
Whereas our national grasslands provide a model demonstrating for 
the public the principles of conservation, cooperation, multiple-
use of the land, and an appreciation of natural resources: 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 June 18 
through June 24, 1989, is designated "National Grasslands Week". 
The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States to observe this week 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 15, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 386: 
CONGRESSIONAL REX)ORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Oct. 7, consideredjand passed Senate. 
Oct. 21, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating 1989 as, "Year of the Young Reader".
PL 100-662 (S.J.Res.315), enacted 11/15/1988

102 STAT. 3924 
PUBLIC LAW 100-662—NOV. 15, 1988 
Public Law 100-662 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 15, 1988 
rSJ Res 3151 
Designating 1989 as "Year of the Young Reader". 
Whereas books and reading are the basic nourishment of a growing 
mind and the foundation of a child's future education and 
enrichment; 
Whereas developing children into readers today is the best way to 
ensuring a literate and informed citizenry tomorrow; 
Whereas the Book Industry Study Group and others have reported a 
decline in book reading among young people in recent years; and 
Whereas since 1983 the National Commission on Excellence, the 
Commission on Reading, and the Librarian of Congress have 
urged this Nation to give renewed attention to encouraging a love 
of books and reading among our young people: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That 1989 is designated the 
"Year of the Young Reader", and the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation encouraging parents, educators, 
librarians, government officials, members of the book community, 
corporations, associations, and the people of the United States to 
observe such year with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
activities aimed at giving our children and young adults the gift, the 
joy, and the promise of reading. 
Approved November 15, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 315: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
July 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 21, considered and passed House.
A joint resolution designating October 1988 as "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month".
PL 100-661 (S.J.Res.314), enacted 11/15/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-661-NOV. 15, 1988 . 
102 STAT. 3923 
Public Law 100-661 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 15, 1988 
Designating October 1988 as "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month . 
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Whereas every year thousands of parents lose children to mis-
carriage, stillbirth, or infant death; 
Whereas an increase in the public's awareness of pregnancy loss and 
infant death will expand the opportunities for parents who suffer 
the tragedy of infant loss to share their grief and constructively 
deal with their feelings of stress and loneliness; 
Whereas while many groups have been formed at the local level to 
address the problems these parents face, a greater national effort 
must be made to provide comfort and assistance to parents who 
suffer the tragedy of pregnancy loss or infant death; and 
Whereas the designation of a special month will bring much-needed 
attention to the devastating emotional effects of pregnancy loss 
and infant death: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That October 1988 
is designated as "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month", 
and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States to observe this 
month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 15, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 314: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Sept. 28, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 21, considered and passed House.
An Act to authorize the Vietnam Women's Memorial Project, Inc., to construct within the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial site in the District of Columbia a specific commemoration of women of the United States who served in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam conflict.
PL 100-660 (S.2042), enacted 11/15/1988

102 STAT. 3922 
PUBLIC LAW 100-660—NOV. 15, 1988 
Public Law 100-660 
100th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the Vietnam Women's Memorial Project, Inc., to establish a memorial 
Nov. 15, 1988 
on Federal land in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor women of the 
[S. 2042] 
Armed Forces of the United States who served in the Republic of Vietnam during 
the Vietnam era. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
40 u s e 1003 
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF MEMORIAL. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Vietnam Women's Memorial Project, Inc., 
is authorized to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District 
of Columbia or its environs to honor women who served in the 
Armed Forces of the United States in the Republic of Vietnam 
during the Vietnam era. 
(b) COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS FOR COMMEMORATIVE WORKS.— 
The establishment of the memorial shall be in accordance with the 
Act entitled "An Act to provide standards for placement of 
commemorative works on certain Federal lands in the District of 
Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes", approved 
November 14,1986 (40 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.). 
SEC. 2. PAYMENT OF EXPENSES. 
The United States shall not pay any expense of the establishment 
of the memorial. 
SEC. 3. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS. 
It is the sense of the Congress, with respect to location of the 
memorial in accordance with the Act referred to in section 1(b), that 
it would be most fitting and appropriate to place the memorial 
within the 2.2 acre site of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the 
District of Columbia. 
Approved November 15, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2042: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 100-948 (Comm. on House Administration). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 100-371 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
June 14, considered and passed Senate. 
Sept. 23, considered and passed House, amended. 
Oct. 12, Senate concurred in House amendments with amendments. 
Oct. 21, House disagreed to Senate amendments. Senate receded from its 
amendments.
A joint resolution designating October 15, 1988, as "National Fire Fighters Day".
PL 100-651 (H.J.Res.649), enacted 11/10/1988

102 STAT. 3822 
PUBLIC LAW 100-651—NOV. 10, 1988 
Public Law 100-651 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 10, 1988 
[H.J. Res. 649] 
Designating November 12,1988, as "National Firefighters Day". 
Whereas there are over 2,000,000 professional and volunteer fire-
fighters in the United States; 
Whereas firefighters responded to over 2,300,000 fires and 8,700,000 
emergencies other than fires in 1984; 
Whereas fires annually cause approximately 6,000 deaths and 
$10,000,000,000 worth of property damage; 
Whereas firefighters have given their lives and risked injury to 
preserve the lives of others and to protect our Nation's property; 
Whereas the contributions and sacrifices of our valiant firefighters 
often go unreported and are inadequately recognized by the 
public; and 
Whereas the work of firefighters deserves the attention and grati-
tude of all Americans: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That November 
12, 1988, is designated as "National Firefighters Day", and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to observe such day with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 10, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 649: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Oct. 21, considered and passed House and Senate.
A joint resolution changing the date for the counting of the Electoral vote by Congress to January 4, 1989.
PL 100-646 (H.J.Res.677), enacted 11/09/1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-646—NOV. 9, 1988 
102 STAT. 3341 
Public Law 100-646 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
_ 
Changing the date for the counting of the Electoral vote by Congress to January 4,1989. 
Nov. 9, 1988 
[H.J. Res. 677] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That in carrying out the 
3 USC 15 note. 
procedure set forth in section 15 of title, 3, United States Code, for 
1989, "the fourth day of January" shall be substituted for "the sixth 
day of January" in the first sentence of such section. 
Approved November 9, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 677: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
Oct. 20, considered and passed House and Senate.
A joint resolution designating the Month of May as "National Asparagus Month".
PL 100-643 (H.J.Res.137), enacted 11/09/1988

102 STAT. 3338 
PUBLIC LAW 100-643—NOV. 9, 1988 
Public Law 100-643 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 9, 1988 
[H.J. Res. 137] 
Designating the month of May, 1989, as "National Asparagus Month". 
Whereas the genus asparagus, a member of the lily family, origi-
nated along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and on its many 
islands; 
Whereas gisparagus was considered a culinary delicacy and used for 
medicinal purposes by the ancient Greeks and Romans; 
Whereas sisparagus has been grown in America since the 1600's for 
its nutritional and decorative value in floral arrangements; 
Whereas two hundred and twenty-three million pounds of asparagus 
was grown in the United States comprising a total value of 
approximately $137,000,000 in 1986; and 
Whereas the delectible vegetable is low in calories and fat, and 
contains large amounts of calcium and phosphorus as well as 
vitamins A, C, and B, all important components of a well balanced 
diet: 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 
May, 1989, is designated as "National Asparagus Month". The 
President is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such month with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities. 
Approved November 9, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 137: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
May 5, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 21, considered and passed Senate, amended. House concurred in Senate 
amendments.