-CITE-
36 USC CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-MISC1-
Sec.
101. American Heart Month.
102. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
103. Cancer Control Month.
104. Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day.
105. Child Health Day.
106. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.
107. Columbus Day.
108. Constitution Week.
109. Father's Day.
110. Flag Day.
111. Gold Star Mother's Day.
112. Honor America Days.
113. Law Day, U.S.A.
114. Leif Erikson Day.
115. Loyalty Day.
116. Memorial Day.
117. Mother's Day.
118. National Aviation Day.
119. National Day of Prayer.
120. National Defense Transportation Day.
121. National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
122. National Flag Week.
123. National Forest Products Week.
124. National Freedom Day.
125. National Grandparents Day.
126. National Hispanic Heritage Month.
127. National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.
128. National Maritime Day.
129. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
130. National Poison Prevention Week.
131. National Safe Boating Week.
132. National School Lunch Week.
133. National Transportation Week.
134. Pan American Aviation Day.
135. Parents' Day.
136. Peace Officers Memorial Day.
137. Police Week.
138. Save Your Vision Week.
139. Steelmark Month.
140. Stephen Foster Memorial Day.
141. Thomas Jefferson's birthday.
142. White Cane Safety Day.
143. Wright Brothers Day.
144. Patriot Day.
AMENDMENTS
2004 - Pub. L. 108-447, div. J, title I, Sec. 111(c)(2), Dec. 8,
2004, 118 Stat. 3345, inserted "Constitution Day and" before
"Citizenship Day" in item 106.
2001 - Pub. L. 107-89, Sec. 2, Dec. 18, 2001, 115 Stat. 877,
added item 144.
225TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION COMMEMORATION
Pub. L. 108-447, div. J, title II, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3348,
provided that:
"SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
"This title may be cited as the '225th Anniversary of the
American Revolution Commemoration Act'.
"SEC. 202. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
"(a) FINDINGS. - Congress finds the following:
"(1) The American Revolution, inspired by the spirit of liberty
and independence among the inhabitants of the original 13
colonies of Great Britain, was an event of global significance
having a profound and lasting effect upon American Government,
laws, culture, society, and values.
"(2) The years 2000 through 2008 mark the 225th anniversary of
the Revolutionary War.
"(3) Every generation of American citizens should have an
opportunity to understand and appreciate the continuing legacy of
the American Revolution.
"(4) This 225th anniversary provides an opportunity to enhance
public awareness and understanding of the impact of the American
Revolution's legacy on the lives of citizens today.
"(5) Although the National Park Service administers
battlefields, historical parks, historic sites, and programs that
address elements of the story of the American Revolution, there
is a need to establish partnerships that link sites and programs
administered by the National Park Service with those of other
Federal and non-Federal entities in order to place the story of
the American Revolution in the broad context of its causes,
consequences, and meanings.
"(6) The story and significance of the American Revolution can
best engage the American people through a national program of the
National Park Service that links historic structures and sites,
routes, activities, community projects, exhibits, and multimedia
materials, in a manner that is both unified and flexible.
"(b) Purposes. - The purposes of this Act [probably should be
"title"] are as follows:
"(1) To recognize the enduring importance of the American
Revolution in the lives of American citizens today.
"(2) To authorize the National Park Service to coordinate,
connect, and facilitate Federal and non-Federal activities to
commemorate, honor, and interpret the history of the American
Revolution, its significance, and its relevance to the shape and
spirit of American Government and society.
"SEC. 203. 225TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
COMMEMORATION PROGRAM.
"(a) In General. - The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter in
this Act [title] referred to as the 'Secretary') shall establish a
program to be known as the '225th Anniversary of the American
Revolution Commemoration' (hereinafter in this Act [title] referred
to as the '225th Anniversary'). In administering the 225th
Anniversary, the Secretary shall -
"(1) produce and disseminate to appropriate persons educational
materials, such as handbooks, maps, interpretive guides, or
electronic information related to the 225th Anniversary and the
American Revolution;
"(2) enter into appropriate cooperative agreements and
memoranda of understanding to provide technical assistance under
subsection (c);
"(3) assist in the protection of resources associated with the
American Revolution;
"(4) enhance communications, connections, and collaboration
among the National Park Service units and programs related to the
Revolutionary War;
"(5) expand the research base for American Revolution
interpretation and education; and
"(6) create and adopt an official, uniform symbol or device for
the theme 'Lighting Freedom's Flame: American Revolution, 225th
Anniversary' and issue regulations for its use.
"(b) Elements. - The 225th Anniversary shall encompass the
following elements:
"(1) All units and programs of the National Park Service
determined by the Secretary to pertain to the American
Revolution.
"(2) Other governmental and nongovernmental sites, facilities,
and programs of an educational, research, or interpretive nature
that are documented to be directly related to the American
Revolution.
"(3) Through the Secretary of State, the participation of the
Governments of the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands,
Spain, and Canada.
"(c) Cooperative Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding. - To
achieve the purposes of this Act [title] and to ensure effective
coordination of the Federal and non-Federal elements of the 225th
Anniversary with National Park Service units and programs, the
Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements and memoranda of
understanding with, and provide technical assistance to, the
following:
"(1) The heads of other Federal agencies, States, units of
local government, and private entities.
"(2) In cooperation with the Secretary of State, the
Governments of the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands,
Spain, and Canada.
"(d) Authorization of Appropriations. - There is authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this Act [title]
$500,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2009."
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TERCENTENARY COMMISSION
Pub. L. 107-202, July 24, 2002, 116 Stat. 739, provided that:
"SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
"This Act may be referred to as the 'Benjamin Franklin
Tercentenary Commission Act'.
"SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
"The Congress finds as follows:
"(1) Benjamin Franklin was one of the most extraordinary men of
the generation that founded the United States. Around the world,
he remains one of the best-known Americans who has ever lived.
"(2) Benjamin Franklin's achievements include his literary
work, his creation of philanthropic and educational institutions,
his significant scientific explorations, and his service to the
Nation as a statesman and diplomat.
"(3) Benjamin Franklin was the only American to sign all 5
enabling documents of the United States.
"(4) All people in the United States could benefit from
studying the life of Benjamin Franklin and gaining a deeper
appreciation of his legacy to the Nation.
"(5) January 17, 2006, is the 300th anniversary of the birth of
Benjamin Franklin, and a commission should be established to
study and recommend to the Congress activities that are fitting
and proper to celebrate that anniversary in a manner that
appropriately honors Benjamin Franklin.
"SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT.
"There is established a commission to be known as the Benjamin
Franklin Tercentenary Commission (referred to in this Act as the
'Commission').
"SEC. 4. DUTIES.
"(a) Study. - The Commission shall have the following duties:
"(1) To study activities by the Government that would be
fitting and proper to honor Benjamin Franklin on the occasion of
the tercentenary of his birth, including but not limited to the
following:
"(A) The minting of a Benjamin Franklin tercentenary coin.
"(B) The rededication of the Benjamin Franklin National
Memorial at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, or other activities with respect to that
memorial.
"(C) The acquisition and preservation of artifacts associated
with Benjamin Franklin.
"(D) The sponsorship of publications, including catalogs and
scholarly work, concerning Benjamin Franklin.
"(E) The sponsorship of conferences, exhibitions, or other
public meetings concerning Benjamin Franklin.
"(F) The sponsorship of high school and collegiate essay
contests concerning the life and legacy of Benjamin Franklin.
"(2) To recommend to the Congress in one or more of the interim
reports submitted under section 9(a) -
"(A) the activities that the Commission considers most
fitting and proper to honor Benjamin Franklin on the occasion
of the tercentenary of his birth; and
"(B) the entity or entities in the Federal Government that
the Commission considers most appropriate to carry out such
activities.
"(b) Point of Contact. - The Commission, acting through its
secretariat, shall serve as the point of contact of the Government
for all State, local, international, and private sector initiatives
regarding the tercentenary of Benjamin Franklin's birth, with the
purpose of coordinating and facilitating all fitting and proper
activities honoring Benjamin Franklin.
"SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP.
"(a) Number and Appointment. - The Commission shall be composed
of 15 members as follows:
"(1) The Librarian of Congress.
"(2) Fourteen qualified citizens, appointed as follows:
"(A) Two members appointed by the President.
"(B) Two members appointed by the President on the
recommendation of the Governor of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
"(C) Two members appointed by the President on the
recommendation of the Governor of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
"(D) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator,
appointed by the majority leader of the Senate.
"(E) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator,
appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
"(F) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of
the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives.
"(G) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of
the House of Representatives, appointed by the minority leader
of the House of Representatives.
"(b) Qualified Citizen. - For purposes of this section, a
qualified citizen is a citizen of the United States with -
"(1) a substantial knowledge and appreciation of the work and
legacy of Benjamin Franklin; and
"(2) a commitment to educating people in the United States
about the historical importance of Benjamin Franklin.
"(c) Time of Appointment. - Each initial appointment of a member
of the Commission shall be made before the expiration of the 120-
day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act
[July 24, 2002].
"(d) Continuation of Membership. - If a member of the Commission
was appointed to the Commission as a Member of the Congress, and
ceases to be a Member of the Congress, that member may continue to
serve on the Commission for not longer than the 30-day period
beginning on the date on which that member ceases to be a Member of
the Congress.
"(e) Terms. - Each member shall be appointed for the life of the
Commission.
"(f) Vacancies. - A vacancy in the Commission shall not affect
the powers of the Commission and shall be filled in the manner in
which the original appointment was made.
"(g) Basic Pay. - Members shall serve on the Commission without
pay.
"(h) Travel Expenses. - Each member shall receive travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance
with applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 of
title 5, United States Code.
"(i) Quorum. - Five members of the Commission shall constitute a
quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings.
"(j) Chair. - The Commission shall select a Chair from among the
members of the Commission.
"(k) Meetings. - The Commission shall meet at the call of the
Chair.
"SEC. 6. ORGANIZATION.
"(a) Honorary Members. - The President -
"(1) shall serve as an honorary, nonvoting member of the
Commission; and
"(2) may invite the President of France and the Prime Minister
of the United Kingdom to serve as honorary, nonvoting members of
the Commission.
"(b) Advisory Committee. - The Commission shall form an advisory
committee, to be composed of representatives of the major extant
institutions founded by or dedicated to Benjamin Franklin,
including the following:
"(1) The Executive Director of the American Philosophical
Society.
"(2) The President of the Franklin Institute.
"(3) The Librarian of the Library Company.
"(4) The Director and Chief Executive Officer of the
Philadelphia Museum of Art.
"(5) The President of the University of Pennsylvania.
"(c) Administrative Secretariat. - The Commission shall seek to
enter into an arrangement with the Franklin Institute of
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under which the Institute shall do the
following:
"(1) Serve as the secretariat of the Commission, including by
serving as the point of contact under section 4(b).
"(2) House the administrative offices of the Commission.
"SEC. 7. POWERS.
"(a) Hearings and Sessions. - The Commission may, for the purpose
of carrying out this Act, hold such hearings, sit and act at such
times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as
the Commission considers appropriate.
"(b) Powers of Members and Agents. - Any member or agent of the
Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action
that the Commission is authorized to take by this Act.
"(c) Obtaining Official Data. - The Commission may secure
directly from any department or agency of the United States
information necessary to enable the Commission to carry out this
Act. Upon request of the Chair of the Commission, the head of that
department or agency shall furnish that information to the
Commission.
"(d) Mails. - The Commission may use the United States mails in
the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments
and agencies of the United States.
"(e) Administrative Support Services. - Upon the request of the
Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall provide to
the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support
services necessary for the Commission to carry out its
responsibilities under this Act.
"(f) Procurement. - The Commission may enter into contracts for
supplies, services, and facilities to carry out the Commission's
duties under this Act.
"(g) Donations. - The Commission may accept and use donations of -
"(1) money;
"(2) personal services; and
"(3) real or personal property related to Benjamin Franklin or
the occasion of the tercentenary of his birth.
"SEC. 8. DIRECTOR AND STAFF.
"(a) Appointment. - The Commission may appoint a Director and
such additional personnel as the Commission considers to be
appropriate.
"(b) Applicability of Certain Civil Service Laws. - The Director
and staff of the Commission may be appointed without regard to the
provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments
in the competitive service, and may be paid without regard to the
provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that
title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates.
"SEC. 9. REPORTS.
"(a) Interim Reports. - The Commission shall submit to the
Congress such interim reports as the Commission considers to be
appropriate.
"(b) Final Report. - The Commission shall submit a final report
to the Congress not later than January 16, 2007. The final report
shall contain -
"(1) a detailed statement of the activities of the Commission;
and
"(2) any other information that the Commission considers to be
appropriate.
"SEC. 10. TERMINATION.
"The Commission shall terminate 120 days after submitting its
final report pursuant to section 9(b).
"SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
"There are authorized to be appropriated $500,000 for the period
of fiscal years 2002 through 2007 to carry out this Act, to remain
available until expended."
BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMISSION
Pub. L. 107-41, Sept. 18, 2001, 115 Stat. 226, created the Brown
v. Board of Education 50th Anniversary Commission to plan and
coordinate the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Supreme
Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education and provided for
reports by the Commission and for its termination not later than
Feb. 1, 2005.
JAMES MADISON COMMEMORATION COMMISSION
Pub. L. 106-550, Dec. 19, 2000, 114 Stat. 2745, known as the
James Madison Commemoration Commission Act, created the James
Madison Commemoration Commission and the James Madison
Commemoration Advisory Committee, directed them to prepare various
publications, activities, and events relating to the life of James
Madison, and provided for a final report by the Commission not
later than Feb. 15, 2002, and the termination of the Commission and
Committee not later than 60 days after submission of the report.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION
Pub. L. 106-173, Feb. 25, 2000, 114 Stat. 14, as amended by Pub.
L. 107-20, title II, Sec. 2804, July 24, 2001, 115 Stat. 185; Pub.
L. 107-68, title II, Sec. 209, Nov. 12, 2001, 115 Stat. 588; Pub.
L. 107-117, div. B, Sec. 917(a), Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2324;
Pub. L. 108-7, div. H, title I, Sec. 1304, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat.
379; Pub. L. 108-59, Sec. 1, July 14, 2003, 117 Stat. 860, provided
that:
"SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
"This Act may be cited as the 'Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
Commission Act'.
"SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
"Congress makes the following findings:
"(1) Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President, was one of the
Nation's most prominent leaders, demonstrating true courage
during the Civil War, one of the greatest crises in the Nation's
history.
"(2) Born of humble roots in Hardin County, Kentucky, on
February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln rose to the Presidency through
a legacy of honesty, integrity, intelligence, and commitment to
the United States.
"(3) With the belief that all men were created equal, Abraham
Lincoln led the effort to free all slaves in the United States.
"(4) Abraham Lincoln had a generous heart, with malice toward
none and with charity for all.
"(5) Abraham Lincoln gave the ultimate sacrifice for the
country Lincoln loved, dying from an assassin's bullet on April
15, 1865.
"(6) All Americans could benefit from studying the life of
Abraham Lincoln, for Lincoln's life is a model for accomplishing
the 'American Dream' through honesty, integrity, loyalty, and a
lifetime of education.
"(7) The year 2009 will be the bicentennial anniversary of the
birth of Abraham Lincoln, and a commission should be established
to study and recommend to Congress activities that are fitting
and proper to celebrate that anniversary in a manner that
appropriately honors Abraham Lincoln.
"SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT.
"There is established a commission to be known as the Abraham
Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (referred to in this Act as the
'Commission').
"SEC. 4. DUTIES.
"The Commission shall have the following duties:
"(1) To study activities that may be carried out by the Federal
Government to determine whether the activities are fitting and
proper to honor Abraham Lincoln on the occasion of the
bicentennial anniversary of Lincoln's birth, including -
"(A) the minting of an Abraham Lincoln bicentennial penny;
"(B) the issuance of an Abraham Lincoln bicentennial postage
stamp;
"(C) the convening of a joint meeting or joint session of
Congress for ceremonies and activities relating to Abraham
Lincoln;
"(D) a rededication of the Lincoln Memorial, or other
activity with respect to the Memorial; and
"(E) the acquisition and preservation of artifacts associated
with Abraham Lincoln.
"(2) To recommend to Congress the activities that the
Commission considers most fitting and proper to honor Abraham
Lincoln on such occasion, and the entity or entities in the
Federal Government that the Commission considers most appropriate
to carry out such activities.
"(3) To recommend to Congress a plan to carry out the
activities recommended under paragraph (2).
"(4) To carry out other related activities in support of the
duties carried out under paragraphs (1) through (3).
"SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP.
"(a) Number and Appointment. - The Commission shall be composed
of 15 members appointed as follows:
"(1) Two members, each of whom shall be a qualified citizen
described in subsection (b), appointed by the President.
"(2) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in
subsection (b), appointed by the President on the recommendation
of the Governor of Illinois.
"(3) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in
subsection (b), appointed by the President on the recommendation
of the Governor of Indiana.
"(4) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in
subsection (b), appointed by the President on the recommendation
of the Governor of Kentucky.
"(5) Three members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of
the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives.
"(6) Three members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator,
appointed by the majority leader of the Senate.
"(7) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the
House of Representatives, appointed by the minority leader of the
House of Representatives.
"(8) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator,
appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
"(b) Qualified Citizen. - A qualified citizen described in this
subsection is a private citizen of the United States with -
"(1) a demonstrated dedication to educating others about the
importance of historical figures and events; and
"(2) substantial knowledge and appreciation of Abraham Lincoln.
"(c) Time of Appointment. - Each initial appointment of a member
of the Commission shall be made before the expiration of the 120-
day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act
[Feb. 25, 2000].
"(d) Continuation of Membership. - If a member of the Commission
was appointed to the Commission as a Member of Congress, and ceases
to be a Member of Congress, that member may continue to serve on
the Commission for not longer than the 30-day period beginning on
the date that member ceases to be a Member of Congress.
"(e) Terms. - Each member shall be appointed for the life of the
Commission.
"(f) Vacancies. - A vacancy in the Commission shall not affect
the powers of the Commission but shall be filled in the manner in
which the original appointment was made.
"(g) Basic Pay. - Members shall serve on the Commission without
pay.
"(h) Travel Expenses. - Each member shall receive travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance
with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code.
"(i) Quorum. - Five members of the Commission shall constitute a
quorum but a lesser number may hold hearings.
"(j) Chair. - The Commission shall select a Chair from among the
members of the Commission.
"(k) Meetings. - The Commission shall meet at the call of the
Chair. Periodically, the Commission shall hold a meeting in
Springfield, Illinois.
"SEC. 6. DIRECTOR AND STAFF.
"(a) Director. - The Commission may appoint and fix the pay of a
Director and such additional personnel as the Commission considers
to be appropriate.
"(b) Applicability of Certain Civil Service Laws. -
"(1) Director. - The Director of the Commission may be
appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5, United
States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service,
and may be paid without regard to the provisions of chapter 51
and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that title relating to
classification and General Schedule pay rates.
"(2) Staff. - Consistent with all other applicable Federal laws
governing appointments and compensation, the staff of the
Commission may be appointed without regard to the provisions of
title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the
competitive service, and may be paid without regard to the
provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of that
title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates.
"SEC. 7. POWERS.
"(a) Hearings and Sessions. - The Commission may, for the purpose
of carrying out this Act, hold such hearings, sit and act at such
times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as
the Commission considers to be appropriate.
"(b) Powers of Members and Agents. - Any member or agent of the
Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action
that the Commission is authorized to take by this Act.
"(c) Obtaining Official Data. - The Commission may secure
directly from any department or agency of the United States
information necessary to enable the Commission to carry out this
Act. Upon request of the Chair of the Commission, the head of that
department or agency shall furnish that information to the
Commission.
"(d) Mails. - The Commission may use the United States mails in
the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments
and agencies of the United States.
"(e) Administrative Support Services. - Upon the request of the
Commission, the Librarian of Congress shall provide to the
Commission, on a reimbursable basis, administrative support
services necessary for the Commission to carry out its
responsibilities under this Act, including disbursing funds
available to the Commission, and computing and disbursing the basic
pay for Commission personnel.
"(f) Gifts. - The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out
this Act, accept and use gifts of money, property, and services,
and, notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, United States Code,
may accept and use voluntary services as the Commission deems
necessary.
"(g) Detail of Federal Employees. - On the request of the
Commission, the head of a Federal agency or other Federal
appointing authority may detail, on a reimbursable or
nonreimbursable basis, any of its employees to the Commission to
assist the Commission in carrying out the duties of the Commission
under this Act. Any such detail of an employee shall be without
interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege. Any
reimbursement under this subsection shall be credited to the
appropriation, fund, or account used for paying the amounts
reimbursed.
"(h) Employment Benefits. -
"(1) In general. - The Commission shall fix employment benefits
for the Director and for additional personnel appointed under
section 6(a), in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).
"(2) Employment benefits for the director. -
"(A) In general. - The Commission shall determine whether or
not to treat the Director as a Federal employee for purposes of
employment benefits. If the Commission determines that the
Director is to be treated as a Federal employee, then he or she
is deemed to be an employee as that term is defined by section
2105 of title 5, United States Code, for purposes of chapters
63, 83, 84, 87, 89, and 90 of that title, and is deemed to be
an employee for purposes of chapter 81 of that title. If the
Commission determines that the Director is not to be treated as
a Federal employee for purposes of employment benefits, then
the Commission or its administrative support service provider
shall establish appropriate alternative employment benefits for
the Director. The Commission's determination shall be
irrevocable with respect to each individual appointed as
Director, and the Commission shall notify the Office of
Personnel Management and the Department of Labor of its
determination. Notwithstanding the Commission's determination,
the Director's service is deemed to be Federal service for
purposes of section 8501 of title 5, United States Code.
"(B) Detailee serving as director. - Subparagraph (A) shall
not apply to a detailee who is serving as Director.
"(3) Employment benefits for additional personnel. - A person
appointed to the Commission staff under section 6(b)(2) is deemed
to be an employee as that term is defined by section 2105 of
title 5, United States Code, for purposes of chapters 63, 83, 84,
87, 89, and 90 of that title, and is deemed to be an employee for
purposes of chapter 81 of that title.
"SEC. 8. REPORTS.
"(a) Interim Reports. - In addition to the interim report
required under subsection (b), the Commission may submit to
Congress such interim reports as the Commission considers to be
appropriate.
"(b) Required Interim Report. - Not later than June 24, 2004, the
Commission shall submit an interim report to Congress. The report
shall contain -
"(1) a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of
the Commission;
"(2) the recommendations of the Commission; and
"(3) any other information that the Commission considers to be
appropriate.
"(c) Final Report. - Not later than April 30, 2010, the
Commission shall submit a final report to Congress. The final
report shall contain final statements, recommendations, and
information described under subsection (b)(1), (2), and (3).
"SEC. 9. BUDGET ACT COMPLIANCE.
"Any spending authority provided under this Act shall be
effective only to such extent and in such amounts as are provided
in appropriation Acts.
"SEC. 10. TERMINATION.
"The Commission shall terminate 120 days after submitting the
final report of the Commission pursuant to section 8.
"SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
"There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be
necessary to carry out this Act."
[Pub. L. 107-117, div. B, Sec. 917(b), Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat.
2325, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending
section 209 of Pub. L. 107-68, which amended section 7 of Pub. L.
106-173, set out above] shall take effect as if included in the
enactment of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2002
(Public Law 107-68)."]
-EXEC-
PROC. NO. 4934. ARMED FORCES DAY
Proc. No. 4934, Apr. 16, 1982, 47 F.R. 16767, provided:
Each year we Americans set aside one day to honor the brave and
dedicated men and women of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps
and Coast Guard.
They serve our nation with dignity, courage, and pride in duty
stations throughout the world. The peace we enjoy today reminds us
of their important role.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States
of America and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United
States, continuing the precedent of my seven immediate predecessors
in this Office, do hereby proclaim the third Saturday of each May
as Armed Forces Day.
I direct the Secretary of Defense on behalf of the Army, the
Navy, the Air Force, and the Marine Corps, and the Secretary of
Transportation on behalf of the Coast Guard, to plan for
appropriate observances each year, with the Secretary of Defense
responsible for soliciting the participation and cooperation of
civil authorities and private citizens.
I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, and other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United
States, to provide for the observance of Armed Forces Day within
their jurisdiction each year in an appropriate manner designed to
increase public understanding and appreciation of the Armed Forces
of the United States.
I also invite national and local veterans, civic and other
organizations to join in the observance of Armed Forces Day each
year.
I call upon all Americans not only to display the flag of the
United States at their homes on Armed Forces Day, but also to learn
about our system of defense, and about the men and women who
sustain it, by attending and participating in the local observances
of the day.
Proclamation 4571 of May 15, 1978, is hereby superseded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 16th day of
April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-two and
of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred
and sixth.
Ronald Reagan.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 13072
Ex. Ord. No. 13072, Feb. 2, 1998, 63 F.R. 6041, provided for
formation of the White House Millennium Council to lead the country
in a celebration of the new millennium by initiating and
recognizing national and local projects that contributed in
educational, creative, and productive ways to America's
commemoration of that historic time.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 101 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 101. American Heart Month
-STATUTE-
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating February as American Heart Month;
(2) inviting the chief executive officers of the States,
territories, and possessions of the United States to issue
proclamations designating February as American Heart Month; and
(3) urging the people of the United States to recognize the
nationwide problem of heart and blood vessel diseases and to
support all essential programs required to solve the problem.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1254.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
101 36:169b. Dec. 30, 1963, Pub. L.
88-254, 77 Stat. 843.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In clause (2), the words "chief executive officers" are
substituted for "Governors", and the words "territories, and
possessions" are substituted for "territories", for clarity and
consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the
United States Code.
SHORT TITLE OF 2007 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 110-26, Sec. 1, May 11, 2007, 121 Stat. 103, provided
that: "This Act [enacting sections 300111 and 300112 of this title,
amending sections 300101 to 300105, 300107, 300109, and 300110 of
this title, renumbering former section 300111 of this title as
section 300113 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a
note under section 300101 of this title] may be cited as the 'The
American National Red Cross Governance Modernization Act of 2007'."
SHORT TITLE OF 2005 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 109-9, title III, Sec. 311, Apr. 27, 2005, 119 Stat. 226,
provided that: "This subtitle [subtitle B (Secs. 311, 312) of title
III of Pub. L. 109-9, amending sections 151703, 151705, 151706, and
151711 of this title] may be cited as the 'National Film
Preservation Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2005'."
SHORT TITLE OF 2002 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 107-323, Sec. 1, Dec. 4, 2002, 116 Stat. 2787, provided
that: "This Act [amending section 902 of this title and enacting
provisions set out as a note under section 902 of this title] may
be cited as the 'POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002'."
SHORT TITLE OF 1998 AMENDMENT
Pub. L. 105-277, div. C, title I, Sec. 142(a), Oct. 21, 1998, 112
Stat. 2681-603, provided that: "This section [enacting section
220512 of this title, amending sections 220501, 220503 to 220506,
220509 to 220511, 220521 to 220524, and 220528 of this title, and
enacting provisions set out as a note under section 220501 of this
title] may be cited as the 'Olympic and Amateur Sports Act
Amendments of 1998'."
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 102 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 102. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
(b) Proclamations. - The President is requested to issue each
year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States, and
the chief executive officers of each State of the United States,
the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam,
American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Marshall Islands,
Micronesia, and Palau are requested to issue each year
proclamations calling on the people of their respective
jurisdictions, to observe Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1254.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
102(a) 36:169k(a). Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L.
102-450, Sec. 2, 106 Stat.
2251.
102(b) 36:169k(b)-(d).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 103 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 103. Cancer Control Month
-STATUTE-
(a) General. - The President is requested -
(1) to issue each year a proclamation designating April as
Cancer Control Month; and
(2) to invite each year the chief executive officers of the
States, territories, and possessions of the United States to
issue proclamations designating April as Cancer Control Month.
(b) Contents of Proclamations. - As part of those proclamations,
the chief executive officers and President are requested to invite
the medical profession, the press, and all agencies and individuals
interested in a national program for the control of cancer by
education and other cooperative means to unite during Cancer
Control Month in a public dedication to the program and in a
concerted effort to make the people of the United States aware of
the need for the program.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1255.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
103 36:150. Mar. 28, 1938, ch. 56, 52
Stat. 148.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (a)(2), the words "chief executive officers" are
substituted for "Governors" for clarity and consistency in the
revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 104 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 104. Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - The first Saturday after Labor Day is Carl
Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day.
(b) Proclamation. - The President shall issue a proclamation
calling on the people of the United States to observe Carl Garner
Federal Lands Cleanup Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies,
and activities. However, activities may be undertaken in individual
States on a day other than the first Saturday after Labor Day if a
manager of Federal land decides that an alternative date is more
appropriate because of climatological or other factors.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1255.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
104(a) 36:169i (1st Aug. 27, 1986, Pub. L.
sentence). 99-402, Sec. 3, 100 Stat.
910; Nov. 12, 1996, Pub. L.
104-333, Sec. 806, 110 Stat.
4188.
104(b) 36:169i (last
sentence).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (b), the words "associated with Carl Garner Federal
Lands Cleanup Day" are omitted as unnecessary.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 105 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 105. Child Health Day
-STATUTE-
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating the first Monday in October as Child Health
Day; and
(2) inviting all agencies and organizations interested in child
welfare to unite on Child Health Day in observing exercises that
will make the people of the United States aware of the
fundamental necessity of a year-round program to protect and
develop the health of the children of the United States.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1255.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
105 36:143. May 18, 1928, ch. 643, 45
Stat. 617; Sept. 22, 1959,
Pub. L. 86-352, 73 Stat. 627.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 106 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 106. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - September 17 is designated as Constitution Day
and Citizenship Day.
(b) Purpose. - Constitution Day and Citizenship Day commemorate
the formation and signing on September 17, 1787, of the
Constitution and recognize all who, by coming of age or by
naturalization, have become citizens.
(c) Proclamation. - The President may issue each year a
proclamation calling on United States Government officials to
display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings
on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and inviting the people of
the United States to observe Constitution Day and Citizenship Day,
in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate
ceremonies.
(d) State and Local Observances. - The civil and educational
authorities of States, counties, cities, and towns are urged to
make plans for the proper observance of Constitution Day and
Citizenship Day and for the complete instruction of citizens in
their responsibilities and opportunities as citizens of the United
States and of the State and locality in which they reside.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1255; Pub. L. 108-447,
div. J, title I, Sec. 111(c)(1), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3344.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
106(a) 36:153 (1st par. Feb. 29, 1952, ch. 49, Sec.
1st-13th words). 1, 66 Stat. 9.
106(b) 36:153 (1st par.
14th word-words
before "and the
President").
106(c) 36:153 (1st par.
words after "of
citizenship").
106(d) 36:153 (2d, last
pars.).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (d), the text of 36:153 (last par.) is omitted as
obsolete.
AMENDMENTS
2004 - Pub. L. 108-447, Sec. 111(c)(1)(A), inserted "Constitution
Day and" before "Citizenship Day" in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108-447, Sec. 111(c)(1)(B), substituted "is
designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day" for "is
Citizenship Day".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108-447, Sec. 111(c)(1)(C), inserted
"Constitution Day and" before "Citizenship Day" and substituted
"commemorate" for "commemorates" and "recognize" for "recognizes".
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108-447, Sec. 111(c)(1)(D), inserted
"Constitution Day and" before "Citizenship Day" in two places.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 108-447, Sec. 111(c)(1)(E), inserted
"Constitution Day and" before "Citizenship Day".
EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING MATERIALS FOR NEW FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
CONCERNING THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
Pub. L. 108-447, div. J, title I, Sec. 111, Dec. 8, 2004, 118
Stat. 3344, provided that:
"(a) The head of each Federal agency or department shall -
"(1) provide each new employee of the agency or department with
educational and training materials concerning the United States
Constitution as part of the orientation materials provided to the
new employee; and
"(2) provide educational and training materials concerning the
United States Constitution to each employee of the agency or
department on September 17 of each year.
"(b) Each educational institution that receives Federal funds for
a fiscal year shall hold an educational program on the United
States Constitution on September 17 of such year for the students
served by the educational institution.
"(c) [Amended section 106 of this title and table of contents of
this chapter.]
"(d) This section shall be without fiscal year limitation."
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 107 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 107. Columbus Day
-STATUTE-
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating the second Monday in October as Columbus Day;
(2) calling on United States Government officials to display
the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on
Columbus Day; and
(3) inviting the people of the United States to observe
Columbus Day, in schools and churches, or other suitable places,
with appropriate ceremonies that express the public sentiment
befitting the anniversary of the discovery of America.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1256.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
107 36:146. Apr. 30, 1934, ch. 184, 48
Stat. 657.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In clause (1), the words "the 2d Monday in October" are
substituted for "October 12" in the Act of April 30, 1934 (ch. 184,
48 Stat. 657), because of section 1(b) of the Act of June 28, 1968
(Public Law 90-363, 82 Stat. 250).
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 108 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 108. Constitution Week
-STATUTE-
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating September 17 through September 23 as
Constitution Week; and
(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe
Constitution Week, in schools, churches, and other suitable
places, with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1256.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
108 36:159. Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 875, 70
Stat. 932.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 109 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 109. Father's Day
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - The third Sunday in June is Father's Day.
(b) Proclamation. - The President is requested to issue a
proclamation -
(1) calling on United States Government officials to display
the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on
Father's Day;
(2) inviting State and local governments and the people of the
United States to observe Father's Day with appropriate
ceremonies; and
(3) urging the people of the United States to offer public and
private expressions of Father's Day to the abiding love and
gratitude they have for their fathers.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1256.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
109(a) 36:142a (1st Apr. 24, 1972, Pub. L.
sentence). 92-278, 86 Stat. 124.
109(b) 36:142a (last
sentence).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (b)(1), the word "appropriate" is omitted as
unnecessary.
In subsection (b)(2), the words "State and local governments" are
substituted for "the governments of the States and communities" for
consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the
United States Code.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 110 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 110. Flag Day
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - June 14 is Flag Day.
(b) Proclamation. - The President is requested to issue each year
a proclamation -
(1) calling on United States Government officials to display
the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Flag
Day; and
(2) urging the people of the United States to observe Flag Day
as the anniversary of the adoption on June 14, 1777, by the
Continental Congress of the Stars and Stripes as the official
flag of the United States.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1256.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
110(a) 36:157 (words Aug. 3, 1949, ch. 385, 63
before 1st comma). Stat. 492.
110(b) 36:157 (words after
1st comma).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 111 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 111. Gold Star Mother's Day
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - The last Sunday in September is Gold Star
Mother's Day.
(b) Proclamation. - The President is requested to issue a
proclamation calling on United States Government officials to
display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings,
and the people of the United States to display the flag and hold
appropriate meetings at homes, churches, or other suitable places,
on Gold Star Mother's Day as a public expression of the love,
sorrow, and reverence of the people for Gold Star Mothers.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1256.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
111(a) 36:148 (words June 23, 1936, ch. 736, 49
before comma). Stat. 1895.
111(b) 36:147.
36:148 (words after
comma).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (b), the text of 36:148 (words after comma) is
omitted as unnecessary. The words "Gold Star Mother's Day" are
substituted for "the last Sunday in September" in 36:147 for
clarity. The word "American" is omitted as unnecessary.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 112 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 112. Honor America Days
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - The 21 days from Flag Day through Independence
Day is a period to honor America.
(b) Congressional Declaration. - Congress declares that there be
public gatherings and activities during that period at which the
people of the United States can celebrate and honor their country
in an appropriate way.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1257.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
112(a) 36:157b (words June 13, 1975, Pub. L.
before comma). 94-33, 89 Stat. 211.
112(b) 36:157b (words
after comma).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 113 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 113. Law Day, U.S.A.
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - May 1 is Law Day, U.S.A.
(b) Purpose. - Law Day, U.S.A., is a special day of celebration
by the people of the United States -
(1) in appreciation of their liberties and the reaffirmation of
their loyalty to the United States and of their rededication to
the ideals of equality and justice under law in their relations
with each other and with other countries; and
(2) for the cultivation of the respect for law that is so vital
to the democratic way of life.
(c) Proclamation. - The President is requested to issue a
proclamation -
(1) calling on all public officials to display the flag of the
United States on all Government buildings on Law Day, U.S.A.; and
(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe Law
Day, U.S.A., with appropriate ceremonies and in other appropriate
ways, through public entities and private organizations and in
schools and other suitable places.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1257.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
113(a) 36:164 (1st par. Apr. 7, 1961, Pub. L. 87-20,
1st sentence). 75 Stat. 43.
113(b) 36:164 (1st par.
last sentence).
113(c) 36:164 (last par.).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (b)(1), the word "countries" is substituted for
"nations" for consistency in the revised title and with other
titles of the United States Code.
In subsection (c)(2), the word "entities" is substituted for
"bodies" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles
of the Code.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 114 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 114. Leif Erikson Day
-STATUTE-
The President may issue each year a proclamation designating
October 9 as Leif Erikson Day.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1257.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
114 36:169c. Sept. 2, 1964, Pub. L.
88-566, 78 Stat. 849.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 115 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 115. Loyalty Day
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - May 1 is Loyalty Day.
(b) Purpose. - Loyalty Day is a special day for the reaffirmation
of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the
heritage of American freedom.
(c) Proclamation. - The President is requested to issue a
proclamation -
(1) calling on United States Government officials to display
the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on
Loyalty Day; and
(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe Loyalty
Day with appropriate ceremonies in schools and other suitable
places.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1257.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
115(a) 36:162 (1st-13th July 18, 1958, Pub. L.
words). 85-529, 72 Stat. 369.
115(b) 36:162 (14th
word-semicolon).
115(c) 36:162 (words after
semicolon).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 116 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 116. Memorial Day
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - The last Monday in May is Memorial Day.
(b) Proclamation. - The President is requested to issue each year
a proclamation -
(1) calling on the people of the United States to observe
Memorial Day by praying, according to their individual religious
faith, for permanent peace;
(2) designating a period of time on Memorial Day during which
the people may unite in prayer for a permanent peace;
(3) calling on the people of the United States to unite in
prayer at that time; and
(4) calling on the media to join in observing Memorial Day and
the period of prayer.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1257.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
116 36:169g. May 11, 1950, ch. 182, 64
Stat. 158.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (a), the designation is added, and the words "last
Monday in May" are substituted for "May 30" in the Act of May 11,
1950 (ch. 182, 64 Stat. 158), because of section 1(b) of the Act of
June 28, 1968 (Public Law 90-363, 82 Stat. 250).
In subsection (b)(4), the word "media" is substituted for
"newspapers, radio stations, and all other mediums of information"
to eliminate unnecessary words.
NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE
Pub. L. 106-579, Dec. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 3078, as amended by
Pub. L. 110-161, div. H, title I, Sec. 1502(e), Dec. 26, 2007, 121
Stat. 2250, provided that:
"SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
"This Act may be cited as the 'National Moment of Remembrance
Act'.
"SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
"Congress finds that -
"(1) it is essential to remember and renew the legacy of
Memorial Day, which was established in 1868 to pay tribute to
individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to
the United States and their families;
"(2) greater strides must be made to demonstrate appreciation
for those loyal people of the United States whose values,
represented by their sacrifices, are critical to the future of
the United States;
"(3) the Federal Government has a responsibility to raise
awareness of and respect for the national heritage, and to
encourage citizens to dedicate themselves to the values and
principles for which those heroes of the United States died;
"(4) the relevance of Memorial Day must be made more apparent
to present and future generations of people of the United States
through local and national observances and ongoing activities;
"(5) in House Concurrent Resolution 302, agreed to May 25,
2000, Congress called on the people of the United States, in a
symbolic act of unity, to observe a National Moment of
Remembrance to honor the men and women of the United States who
died in the pursuit of freedom and peace;
"(6) in Presidential Proclamation No. 7315 of May 26, 2000 (65
Fed. Reg. 34907), the President proclaimed Memorial Day, May 29,
2000, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and designated 3:00
p.m. local time on that day as the time to join in prayer and to
observe the National Moment of Remembrance; and
"(7) a National Moment of Remembrance and other commemorative
events are needed to reclaim Memorial Day as the sacred and noble
event that that day is intended to be.
"SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
"In this Act:
"(1) Alliance. - The term 'Alliance' means the Remembrance
Alliance established by section 9(a).
"(2) Commission. - The term 'Commission' means the White House
Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance established by
section 5(a).
"(3) Executive director and white house liaison. - The term
'Executive Director and White House Liaison' means the Executive
Director and White House Liaison appointed under section
10(a)(1).
"(4) Memorial day. - The term 'Memorial Day' means the legal
public holiday designated as Memorial Day by section 6103(a) of
title 5, United States Code.
"(5) Tribal government. - The term 'tribal government' means
the governing body of an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of
the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25
U.S.C. 450b).
"SEC. 4. NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE.
"The minute beginning at 3:00 p.m. (local time) on Memorial Day
each year is designated as the 'National Moment of Remembrance'.
"SEC. 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF WHITE HOUSE COMMISSION ON THE NATIONAL
MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE.
"(a) Establishment. - There is established a commission to be
known as the 'White House Commission on the National Moment of
Remembrance'.
"(b) Membership. -
"(1) Composition. - The Commission shall be composed of the
following:
"(A) 4 members appointed by the President, including at least
1 representative of tribal governments.
"(B) The Secretary of Defense (or a designee).
"(C) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs (or a designee).
"(D) The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution (or a
designee).
"(E) The Director of the Office of Personnel Management (or a
designee).
"(F) The Administrator of General Services (or a designee).
"(G) The Secretary of Transportation (or a designee).
"(H) The Secretary of Education (or a designee).
"(I) The Secretary of the Interior (or a designee).
"(J) The Executive Director of the President's Commission on
White House Fellows (or a designee).
"(K) The Secretary of the Army (or a designee).
"(L) The Secretary of the Navy (or a designee).
"(M) The Secretary of the Air Force (or a designee).
"(N) The Commandant of the Marine Corps (or a designee).
"(O) The Commandant of the Coast Guard (or a designee).
"(P) The Executive Director and White House Liaison (or a
designee).
"(Q) The Chief of Staff of the Army.
"(R) The Chief of Naval Operations.
"(S) The Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
"(T) Any other member, the appointment of whom the Commission
determines is necessary to carry out this Act.
"(2) Nonvoting members. - The members appointed to the
Commission under subparagraphs (K) through (T) of paragraph (1)
shall be nonvoting members.
"(3) Date of appointments. - All appointments under paragraph
(1) shall be made not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act [Dec. 28, 2000].
"(c) Term; Vacancies. -
"(1) Term. - A member shall be appointed to the Commission for
the life of the Commission.
"(2) Vacancies. - A vacancy on the Commission -
"(A) shall not affect the powers of the Commission; and
"(B) shall be filled in the same manner as the original
appointment was made.
"(d) Initial Meeting. - Not later than 30 days after the date
specified in subsection (b)(3) for completion of appointments, the
Commission shall hold the initial meeting of the Commission.
"(e) Meetings. - The Commission shall meet at the call of the
Chairperson.
"(f) Quorum. - A majority of the voting members of the Commission
shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold
hearings.
"(g) Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. - The Commission shall
select a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson from among the members
of the Commission at the initial meeting of the Commission.
"SEC. 6. DUTIES.
"(a) In General. - The Commission shall -
"(1) encourage the people of the United States to give
something back to their country, which provides them so much
freedom and opportunity;
"(2) encourage national, State, local, and tribal participation
by individuals and entities in commemoration of Memorial Day and
the National Moment of Remembrance, including participation by -
"(A) national humanitarian and patriotic organizations;
"(B) elementary, secondary, and higher education
institutions;
"(C) veterans' societies and civic, patriotic, educational,
sporting, artistic, cultural, and historical organizations;
"(D) Federal departments and agencies; and
"(E) museums, including cultural and historical museums; and
"(3) provide national coordination for commemorations in the
United States of Memorial Day and the National Moment of
Remembrance.
"(b) Reports. -
"(1) In general. - For each fiscal year in which the Commission
is in existence, the Commission shall submit to the President and
Congress a report describing the activities of the Commission
during the fiscal year.
"(2) Contents. - A report under paragraph (1) may include -
"(A) recommendations regarding appropriate activities to
commemorate Memorial Day and the National Moment of
Remembrance, including -
"(i) the production, publication, and distribution of
books, pamphlets, films, and other educational materials;
"(ii) bibliographical and documentary projects and
publications;
"(iii) conferences, convocations, lectures, seminars, and
other similar programs;
"(iv) the development of exhibits for libraries, museums,
and other appropriate institutions;
"(v) ceremonies and celebrations commemorating specific
events that relate to the history of wars of the United
States; and
"(vi) competitions, commissions, and awards regarding
historical, scholarly, artistic, literary, musical, and other
works, programs, and projects related to commemoration of
Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance;
"(B) recommendations to appropriate agencies or advisory
bodies regarding the issuance by the United States of
commemorative coins, medals, and stamps relating to Memorial
Day and the National Moment of Remembrance;
"(C) recommendations for any legislation or administrative
action that the Commission determines to be appropriate
regarding the commemoration of Memorial Day and the National
Moment of Remembrance;
"(D) an accounting of funds received and expended by the
Commission in the fiscal year covered by the report, including
a detailed description of the source and amount of any funds
donated to the Commission in that fiscal year; and
"(E) a description of cooperative agreements and contracts
entered into by the Commission.
"SEC. 7. POWERS.
"(a) Hearings. -
"(1) In general. - The Commission may hold such hearings, sit
and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and
receive such evidence as the Commission considers advisable to
carry out this Act.
"(2) Public participation. - The Commission shall provide for
reasonable public participation in matters before the Commission.
"(b) Information From Federal Agencies. -
"(1) In general. - The Commission may secure directly from a
Federal agency such information as the Commission considers
necessary to carry out this Act.
"(2) Provision of information. - On request of the Chairperson
of the Commission, the head of the agency shall provide the
information to the Commission.
"(c) Postal Services. - The Commission may use the United States
mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other
agencies of the Federal Government.
"(d) Gifts. - The Commission may solicit, accept, use, and
dispose of, without further Act of appropriation, gifts, bequests,
devises, and donations of services or property.
"(e) Powers of Members and Agents. - Any member or agent of the
Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action
that the Commission is authorized to take under this Act.
"(f) Authority To Procure and To Make Legal Agreements. -
"(1) In general. - Subject to the availability of
appropriations, to carry out this Act, the Chairperson or Vice
Chairperson of the Commission or the Executive Director and White
House Liaison may, on behalf of the Commission -
"(A) procure supplies, services, and property; and
"(B) enter into contracts, leases, and other legal
agreements.
"(2) Restrictions. -
"(A) Who may act on behalf of commission. - Except as
provided in paragraph (1), nothing in this Act authorizes a
member of the Commission to procure any item or enter into any
agreement described in that paragraph.
"(B) Duration of legal agreements. - A contract, lease, or
other legal agreement entered into by the Commission may not
extend beyond the date of termination of the Commission.
"(3) Supplies and property possessed by commission at
termination. - Any supply, property, or other asset that is
acquired by, and, on the date of termination of the Commission,
remains in the possession of, the Commission shall be considered
property of the General Services Administration.
"(g) Exclusive Right to Name, Logos, Emblems, Seals, and Marks. -
"(1) In general. - The Commission may devise any logo, emblem,
seal, or other designating mark that the Commission determines -
"(A) to be required to carry out the duties of the
Commission; or
"(B) to be appropriate for use in connection with the
commemoration of Memorial Day or the National Moment of
Remembrance.
"(2) Licensing. -
"(A) In general. - The Commission -
"(i) shall have the sole and exclusive right to use the
name 'White House Commission on the National Moment of
Remembrance' on any logo, emblem, seal, or descriptive or
designating mark that the Commission lawfully adopts; and
"(ii) shall have the sole and exclusive right to allow or
refuse the use by any other entity of the name 'White House
Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance' on any
logo, emblem, seal, or descriptive or designating mark.
"(B) Transfer on termination. - Unless otherwise provided by
law, all rights of the Commission under subparagraph (A) shall
be transferred to the Administrator of General Services on the
date of termination of the Commission.
"(3) Effect on other rights. - Nothing in this subsection
affects any right established or vested before the date of
enactment of this Act [Dec. 28, 2000].
"(4) Use of funds. - The Commission may, without further Act of
appropriation, use funds received from licensing royalties under
this section to carry out this Act.
"SEC. 8. COMMISSION PERSONNEL MATTERS.
"(a) Compensation of Members. -
"(1) Non-federal employees. - A member of the Commission who is
not an officer or employee of the Federal Government may be
compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual
rate of basic pay prescribed for level IV of the Executive
Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for
each day (including travel time) during which the member is
engaged in the performance of the duties of the Commission.
"(2) Federal employees. - A member of the Commission who is an
officer or employee of the Federal Government shall serve without
compensation in addition to the compensation received for the
services of the member as an officer or employee of the Federal
Government.
"(b) Travel Expenses. - A member of the Commission may be allowed
travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at
rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of
chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home
or regular place of business of the member in the performance of
the duties of the Commission.
"(c) Staff. -
"(1) In general. - The Chairperson of the Commission or the
Executive Director and White House Liaison may, without regard to
the civil service laws (including regulations), appoint and
terminate such additional personnel as are necessary to enable
the Commission to perform the duties of the Commission.
"(2) Compensation. -
"(A) In general. - Except as provided in subparagraph (B),
the Chairperson of the Commission may fix the compensation of
the Executive Director and White House Liaison and other
personnel without regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and
subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code,
relating to classification of positions and General Schedule
pay rates.
"(B) Maximum rate of pay. - The rate of pay for the Executive
Director and White House Liaison and other personnel shall not
exceed the rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual
rate of basic pay prescribed for level IV of the Executive
Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for
each day (including travel time) during which the member is
engaged in the performance of the duties of the Commission.
"(d) Detail of Federal Government Employees. -
"(1) In general. - In addition to the details under paragraph
(2), on request of the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson, or the
Executive Director and White House Liaison, an employee of the
Federal Government may be detailed to the Commission without
reimbursement.
"(2) Detail of specific employees. -
"(A) Military details. -
"(i) Army; air force. - The Secretary of the Army and the
Secretary of the Air Force shall each detail a commissioned
officer above the grade of captain to assist the Commission
in carrying out this Act.
"(ii) Navy. - The Secretary of the Navy shall detail a
commissioned officer of the Navy above the grade of
lieutenant and a commissioned officer of the Marine Corps
above the grade of captain to assist the Commission in
carrying out this Act.
"(B) Veterans affairs; education. - The Secretary of Veterans
Affairs and the Secretary of Education shall each detail an
officer or employee compensated above the level of GS-12 in
accordance with subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United
States Code to assist the Commission in carrying out this Act.
"(3) Civil service status. - The detail of any officer or
employee under this subsection shall be without interruption or
loss of civil service status or privilege.
"(e) Procurement of Temporary and Intermittent Services. - The
Chairperson of the Commission may procure temporary and
intermittent services in accordance with section 3109(b) of title
5, United States Code, at rates for individuals that do not exceed
the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for
level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of that title.
"(f) Cooperative Agreements. -
"(1) In general. - The Commission may enter into a cooperative
agreement with another entity, including any Federal agency,
State or local government, or private entity, under which the
entity may assist the Commission in -
"(A) carrying out the duties of the Commission under this
Act; and
"(B) contributing to public awareness of and interest in
Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance.
"(2) Administrative support services. - On the request of the
Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall provide
to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, any administrative
support services and any property, equipment, or office space
that the Commission determines to be necessary to carry out this
Act.
"(g) Support From Nonprofit Sector. - The Commission may accept
program support from nonprofit organizations.
"SEC. 9. REMEMBRANCE ALLIANCE.
"(a) Establishment. - There is established the Remembrance
Alliance.
"(b) Composition. -
"(1) Members. - The Alliance shall be composed of individuals,
appointed by the Commission, that are representatives or members
of -
"(A) the print, broadcast, or other media industry;
"(B) the national sports community;
"(C) the recreation industry;
"(D) the entertainment industry;
"(E) the retail industry;
"(F) the food industry;
"(G) the health care industry;
"(H) the transportation industry;
"(I) the education community;
"(J) national veterans organizations; and
"(K) families that have lost loved ones in combat.
"(2) Honorary members. - On recommendation of the Alliance, the
Commission may appoint honorary, nonvoting members to the
Alliance.
"(3) Vacancies. - Any vacancy in the membership of the Alliance
shall be filled in the same manner in which the original
appointment was made.
"(4) Meetings. - The Alliance shall conduct meetings in
accordance with procedures approved by the Commission.
"(c) Term. - The Commission may fix the term of appointment for
members of the Alliance.
"(d) Duties. - The Alliance shall assist the Commission in
carrying out this Act by -
"(1) planning, organizing, and implementing an annual White
House Conference on the National Moment of Remembrance and other
similar events;
"(2) promoting the observance of Memorial Day and the National
Moment of Remembrance through appropriate means, subject to any
guidelines developed by the Commission;
"(3) establishing necessary incentives for Federal, State, and
local governments and private sector entities to sponsor and
participate in programs initiated by the Commission or the
Alliance;
"(4) evaluating the effectiveness of efforts by the Commission
and the Alliance in carrying out this Act; and
"(5) carrying out such other duties as are assigned by the
Commission.
"(e) Alliance Personnel Matters. -
"(1) Compensation of members. - A member of the Alliance shall
serve without compensation for the services of the member to the
Alliance.
"(2) Travel expenses. - A member of the Alliance may be allowed
reimbursement for travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of
subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency
under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code,
while away from the home or regular place of business of the
member in the performance of the duties of the Commission.
"(f) Termination. - The Alliance shall terminate on the date of
termination of the Commission.
"SEC. 10. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND WHITE HOUSE LIAISON.
"(a) Appointment. -
"(1) In general. - The Director of the Committee Management
Secretariat Staff of the General Services Administration shall
appoint an individual as Executive Director and White House
Liaison.
"(2) Inapplicability of certain civil service laws. - The
Executive Director and White House Liaison may be appointed
without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code,
governing appointments in the competitive service.
"(b) Duties. - The Executive Director and White House Liaison
shall -
"(1) serve as a liaison between the Commission and the
President;
"(2) serve as chief of staff of the Commission; and
"(3) coordinate the efforts of the Commission and the President
on all matters relating to this Act, including matters relating
to the National Moment of Remembrance.
"(c) Compensation. - The Executive Director and White House
Liaison may be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent
of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level IV of the
Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States
Code, for each day (including travel time) during which the
Executive Director and White House Liaison is engaged in the
performance of the duties of the Commission.
"[SEC. 11. Repealed. Pub. L. 110-161, div. H, title I, Sec.
1502(e), Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2250.]
"SEC. 12. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
"There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act,
to remain available until expended -
"(1) $500,000 for fiscal year 2001; and
"(2) $250,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2009.
"SEC. 13. TERMINATION.
"The Commission shall terminate on the earlier of -
"(1) a date specified by the President that is at least 2 years
after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 28, 2000]; or
"(2) the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of
this Act."
[For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of
the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the
Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of
Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see
sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic
Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization
Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under
section 542 of Title 6.]
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 117 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 117. Mother's Day
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - The second Sunday in May is Mother's Day.
(b) Proclamation. - The President is requested to issue a
proclamation calling on United States Government officials to
display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings,
and on the people of the United States to display the flag at their
homes or other suitable places, on Mother's Day as a public
expression of love and reverence for the mothers of the United
States.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1258.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
117(a) 36:142 (words May 8, 1914, Pub. R. 25, 38
before comma). Stat. 770.
117(b) 36:141.
36:142 (words after
comma).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (b), the text of 36:142 (words after comma) is
omitted as unnecessary.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 118 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 118. National Aviation Day
-STATUTE-
The President may issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating August 19 as National Aviation Day;
(2) calling on United States Government officials to display
the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on
National Aviation Day; and
(3) inviting the people of the United States to observe
National Aviation Day with appropriate exercises to further
stimulate interest in aviation in the United States.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1258.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
118 36:151. May 11, 1939, ch. 123, 53
Stat. 739.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 119 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 119. National Day of Prayer
-STATUTE-
The President shall issue each year a proclamation designating
the first Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer on which the
people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and
meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1258.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
119 36:169h. Apr. 17, 1952, ch. 216, 66
Stat. 64; May 5, 1988, Pub.
L. 100-307, 102 Stat. 456.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 120 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 120. National Defense Transportation Day
-STATUTE-
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating the third Friday in May as National Defense
Transportation Day; and
(2) urging the people of the United States, including labor,
management, users, and investors, in all communities served by
the various forms of transportation to observe National Defense
Transportation Day by appropriate ceremonies that will give
complete recognition to the importance to each community and its
people of the transportation system of the United States and the
maintenance of the facilities of the system in the most modern
state of adequacy to serve the needs of the United States in
times of peace and in national defense.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1258.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
120 36:160. May 16, 1957, Pub. L. 85-32,
71 Stat. 30.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In clause (2), the words "any of", "by land, by sea, and by air",
and "and every" are omitted as unnecessary.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 121 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 121. National Disability Employment Awareness Month
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - October is National Disability Employment
Awareness Month.
(b) Ceremonies. - Appropriate ceremonies shall be held throughout
the United States during National Disability Employment Awareness
Month to enlist public support for, and interest in, the employment
of workers with disabilities who are otherwise qualified.
Governors, mayors, heads of other governmental entities, and
interested organizations and individuals are invited to participate
in the ceremonies.
(c) Proclamation. - The President is requested to issue each year
a suitable proclamation.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1258.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
121(a) 36:155 (1st par. Aug. 11, 1945, ch. 363, 59
1st sentence). Stat. 530; Oct. 8, 1970,
Pub. L. 91-442, 84 Stat.
914; Nov. 7, 1988, Pub. L.
100-630, title III, Sec.
301(a), 102 Stat. 3315.
121(b) 36:155 (1st par.
last sentence).
36:155 (last par.
words after 1st
comma).
121(c) 36:155 (last par.
words before 1st
comma).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (b), the words "of States" and "of cities" are
omitted as unnecessary. The words "governmental entities" are
substituted for "instrumentalities of government" for consistency
in the revised title and with other titles of the United States
Code. The words "as well as leaders of industry, educational and
religious groups, labor, veterans, women, farm, scientific and
professional, and all other" are omitted as unnecessary.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 122 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 122. National Flag Week
-STATUTE-
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating the week in which June 14 falls as National
Flag Week; and
(2) calling on citizens to display the flag of the United
States during National Flag Week.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1259.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
122 36:157a. June 9, 1966, Pub. L.
89-443, 80 Stat. 194.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 123 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 123. National Forest Products Week
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - The week beginning on the third Sunday in
October is National Forest Products Week.
(b) Proclamation. - The President is requested to issue each year
a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to
observe National Forest Products Week with appropriate ceremonies
and activities.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1259.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
123(a) 36:163 (words Sept. 13, 1960, Pub. L.
before comma). 86-753, 74 Stat. 898.
123(b) 36:163 (words after
comma).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 124 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 124. National Freedom Day
-STATUTE-
The President may issue each year a proclamation designating
February 1 as National Freedom Day to commemorate the signing by
Abraham Lincoln on February 1, 1865, of the joint resolution
adopted by the Senate and the House of Representatives that
proposed the 13th amendment to the Constitution.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1259.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
124 36:156. June 30, 1948, ch. 755, 62
Stat. 1150.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 125 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 125. National Grandparents Day
-STATUTE-
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating the first Sunday in September after Labor Day
as National Grandparents Day; and
(2) calling on the people of the United States and interested
groups and organizations to observe National Grandparents Day
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1259.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
125 36:142b. Sept. 6, 1979, Pub. L.
96-62, 93 Stat. 410.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 126 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 126. National Hispanic Heritage Month
-STATUTE-
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating September 15 through October 15 as National
Hispanic Heritage Month; and
(2) calling on the people of the United States, especially the
educational community, to observe National Hispanic Heritage
Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1259.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
126 36:169f. Sept. 17, 1968, Pub. L.
90-498, 82 Stat. 848; Aug.
17, 1988, Pub. L. 100-402,
Sec. 1, 102 Stat. 1012.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 127 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 127. National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - July 27 of each year until 2003 is National
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.
(b) Proclamation. - The President is requested to issue each year
a proclamation calling on -
(1) the people of the United States to observe National Korean
War Veterans Armistice Day with appropriate ceremonies and
activities; and
(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the
United States Government, and interested organizations, groups,
and individuals, to fly the flag of the United States at
halfstaff on July 27 of each year until 2003 in honor of the
individuals who died as a result of their service in Korea.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1259.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
127(a) 36:169m (words July 27, 1995, Pub. L.
before "and the 104-19, title II, Sec. 2005,
President"). 109 Stat. 247.
127(b) 36:169m (words
after "Armistice
Day' ").
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (b)(2), the words "departments, agencies, and
instrumentalities" are substituted for "departments and agencies of
the United States" for consistency in the revised title and with
other titles of the United States Code.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 128 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 128. National Maritime Day
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - May 22 is National Maritime Day.
(b) Proclamation. - The President is requested to issue each year
a proclamation calling on -
(1) the people of the United States to observe National
Maritime Day by displaying the flag of the United States at their
homes or other suitable places; and
(2) United States Government officials to display the flag on
all Government buildings on National Maritime Day.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1260.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
128(a) 36:145 (words May 20, 1933, ch. 36, 48
before comma). Stat. 73.
128(b) 36:145 (words after
comma).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 129 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 129. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - December 7 is National Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day.
(b) Proclamation. - The President is requested to issue each year
a proclamation calling on -
(1) the people of the United States to observe National Pearl
Harbor Remembrance Day with appropriate ceremonies and
activities; and
(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the
United States Government, and interested organizations, groups,
and individuals, to fly the flag of the United States at
halfstaff each December 7 in honor of the individuals who died as
a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1260.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
129(a) 36:169l (words Aug. 23, 1994, Pub. L.
before "and the 103-308, 108 Stat. 1669.
President").
129(b) 36:169l (words
after "Remembrance
Day' ").
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (b)(2), the words "departments, agencies, and
instrumentalities of the United States Government" are substituted
for "Federal agencies" for consistency in the revised title and
with other titles of the United States Code.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 130 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 130. National Poison Prevention Week
-STATUTE-
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation
designating the third week in March as National Poison Prevention
Week to aid in encouraging the people of the United States to learn
of the dangers of accidental poisoning and to take preventive
measures that are warranted by the seriousness of the danger.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1260.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
130 36:165. Sept. 26, 1961, Pub. L.
87-319, 75 Stat. 681.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 131 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 131. National Safe Boating Week
-STATUTE-
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation
designating the 7-day period ending on the last Friday before
Memorial Day as National Safe Boating Week.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1260.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
131 36:161. June 4, 1958, Pub. L.
85-445, 72 Stat. 179; Oct.
3, 1980, Pub. L. 96-376,
Sec. 9, 94 Stat. 1510; Dec.
20, 1993, Pub. L. 103-236,
title III, Sec. 318(a), 107
Stat. 2427.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 132 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 132. National School Lunch Week
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - The week beginning on the second Sunday in
October is National School Lunch Week.
(b) Proclamation. - The President is requested to issue each year
a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to
observe National School Lunch Week with appropriate ceremonies and
activities.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1260.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
132(a) 36:168 (words Oct. 9, 1962, Pub. L.
before comma). 87-780, 76 Stat. 779.
132(b) 36:168 (words after
comma).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 133 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 133. National Transportation Week
-STATUTE-
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating the week that includes the third Friday of May
as National Transportation Week; and
(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe
National Transportation Week with appropriate ceremonies and
activities as a tribute to the men and women who, night and day,
move goods and individuals throughout the United States.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1260.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
133 36:166. May 14, 1962, Pub. L.
87-449, 76 Stat. 69.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 134 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 134. Pan American Aviation Day
-STATUTE-
The President may issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating December 17 as Pan American Aviation Day; and
(2) calling on all officials of the United States Government,
the chief executive offices of the States, territories, and
possessions of the United States, and all citizens to participate
in the observance of Pan American Aviation Day to further, and
stimulate interest in, aviation in the American countries as an
important stimulus to the further development of more rapid
communications and a cultural development between the countries
of the Western Hemisphere.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1261.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
134 36:151a. Oct. 10, 1940, ch. 840, 54
Stat. 1093.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In clause (2), the words "chief executive officers of the States,
territories, and possessions of the United States" are substituted
for "Governors of the fifty States, our possessions", and the word
"countries" is substituted for "nations", for consistency in the
revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 135 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 135. Parents' Day
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - The fourth Sunday in July is Parents' Day.
(b) Recognition. - All private citizens, organizations, and
Federal, State, and local governmental and legislative entities are
encouraged to recognize Parents' Day through proclamations,
activities, and educational efforts in furtherance of recognizing,
uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in bringing up their
children.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1261.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
135(a) 36:142c. Oct. 14, 1994, Pub. L.
103-362, 108 Stat. 3465.
135(b) 36:142c-1.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (b), the word "entities" is substituted for
"bodies" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles
of the United States Code.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 136 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 136. Peace Officers Memorial Day
-STATUTE-
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor
of Federal, State, and local officers killed or disabled in the
line of duty;
(2) directing United States Government officials to display the
flag of the United States at halfstaff on all Government
buildings on Peace Officers Memorial Day, as provided by section
7(m) of title 4, United States Code; and
(3) inviting State and local governments and the people of the
United States to observe Peace Officers Memorial Day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities, including the display of
the flag at halfstaff.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1261.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
136 36:167(1), (2), (4) Oct. 1, 1962, Pub. L.
(related to Peace 87-726, cls. (1), (2), (4)
Officers Memorial (related to Peace Officers
Day). Memorial Day), 76 Stat. 676;
Sept. 13, 1994, Pub. L.
103-322, title XXXII, Sec.
320922(a)(2)-(4), 108 Stat.
2131.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In clause (2), the reference to section 7(m) of title 4 is
substituted for the reference to section 175(m) of title 36 because
the latter provision is being restated in title 4. See section 2 of
the bill.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 137 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 137. Police Week
-STATUTE-
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating the week in which May 15 occurs as Police Week
in recognition of the service given by men and women who stand
guard to protect the people of the United States through law
enforcement; and
(2) inviting State and local governments and the people of the
United States to observe Police Week with appropriate ceremonies
and activities, including the display of the flag at halfstaff.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1261.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
137 36:167(3), (4) Oct. 1, 1962, Pub. L.
(related to Police 87-726, cls. (3), (4)
Week). (related to Police Week), 76
Stat. 676; Sept. 13, 1994,
Pub. L. 103-322, title
XXXII, Sec. 320922(a)(1),
(3), (4), 108 Stat. 2131.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In clause (1), the words "night and day" and "in our midst" are
omitted as unnecessary.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 138 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 138. Save Your Vision Week
-STATUTE-
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating the first week in March as Save Your Vision
Week;
(2) inviting the governors and mayors of State and local
governments to issue proclamations designating the first week in
March as Save Your Vision Week;
(3) inviting the communications media, health care professions,
and other agencies and individuals concerned with programs for
the improvement of vision to unite during Save Your Vision Week
in public activities to convince the people of the United States
of the importance of vision to their welfare and the welfare of
the United States; and
(4) urging the media, health care professions, and other
agencies and individuals to support programs to improve and
protect the vision of the people of the United States.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1261.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
138 36:169a. Dec. 30, 1963, Pub. L.
88-242, 77 Stat. 629.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In clause (3), the words "consider including in such
proclamation" and "press, radio, television, and other" are omitted
as unnecessary.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 139 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 139. Steelmark Month
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - May is Steelmark Month.
(b) Purpose. - Steelmark Month recognizes the tremendous
contribution made by the steel industry in the United States to
national security and defense.
(c) Proclamation. - The President is requested to issue a
proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe
Steelmark Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1262.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
139(a) 36:169e (1st Nov. 2, 1966, Pub. L.
sentence 1st-13th 89-703, 80 Stat. 1099.
words).
139(b) 36:169e (1st
sentence 14th-last
words).
139(c) 36:169e (last
sentence).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
In subsection (c), the word "activities" is substituted for
"proceedings" for consistency in this chapter.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 140 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 140. Stephen Foster Memorial Day
-STATUTE-
The President may issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating January 13 as Stephen Foster Memorial Day; and
(2) calling on the people of the United States to observe
Stephen Foster Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies,
pilgrimages to his shrines, and musical programs featuring his
compositions.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1262.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
140 36:158. Oct. 27, 1951, ch. 593, 65
Stat. 659.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 141 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 141. Thomas Jefferson's birthday
-STATUTE-
The President shall issue each year a proclamation -
(1) calling on officials of the United States Government to
display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings
on April 13; and
(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe April
13 in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with
appropriate ceremonies in commemoration of Thomas Jefferson's
birthday.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1262.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
141 36:149. Aug. 16, 1937, ch. 666, 50
Stat. 668.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 142 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 142. White Cane Safety Day
-STATUTE-
The President may issue each year a proclamation -
(1) designating October 15 as White Cane Safety Day; and
(2) calling on the people of the United States to observe White
Cane Safety Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1262.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
142 36:169d. Oct. 6, 1964, Pub. L.
88-628, 78 Stat. 1003.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 143 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 143. Wright Brothers Day
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - December 17 is Wright Brothers Day.
(b) Purpose. - Wright Brothers Day commemorates the first
successful flights in a heavier than air, mechanically propelled
airplane, that were made by Orville and Wilbur Wright on December
17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
(c) Proclamation. - The President is requested to issue each year
a proclamation inviting the people of the United States to observe
Wright Brothers Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
-SOURCE-
(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1262.)
-MISC1-
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Revised Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------
143(a) 36:169 (1st Dec. 17, 1963, Pub. L.
sentence words 88-209, 77 Stat. 402.
before 1st comma).
143(b) 36:169 (1st
sentence words
after 1st comma).
143(c) 36:169 (last
sentence).
--------------------------------------------------------------------
CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT COMMEMORATION ACT
Pub. L. 105-389, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3486, as amended by
Pub. L. 106-68, Sec. 1, Oct. 6, 1999, 113 Stat. 981, known as the
Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act, established the Centennial
of Flight Commission to carry out certain activities related to the
history of aviation and the commemoration of the centennial of
powered flight, required the Commission to make annual reports and
a final report not later than June 30, 2004, and provided that the
Commission terminate not later than 60 days after submission of the
final report.
-End-
-CITE-
36 USC Sec. 144 01/08/2008
-EXPCITE-
TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
-HEAD-
Sec. 144. Patriot Day
-STATUTE-
(a) Designation. - September 11 is Patriot Day.
(b) Proclamation. - The President is requested to issue each year
a proclamation calling on -
(1) State and local governments and the people of the United
States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate programs and
activities;
(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the
United States and interested organizations and individuals to
display the flag of the United States at halfstaff on Patriot Day
in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of
the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on
September 11, 2001; and
(3) the people of the United States to observe a moment of
silence on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their
lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United
States that occurred on September 11, 2001.
-SOURCE-
(Added Pub. L. 107-89, Sec. 1, Dec. 18, 2001, 115 Stat. 876.)
-End-
[ General Information
| A Philosophy Of Blindness
| Alternative Techniques ]
[ Civil Rights
| Resources
| Education
| Rehabilitation
| Employment ]
[ Products For The Blind
| The Blind Who Lead The Blind ]
[ Organizations OF and FOR The Blind
| Home Page ]
[ Site Text Map
| Our Awards
| Support Blind Net ]
|
Send your questions or comments
.
Copyright © 1995, 2010, all rights reserved. |
|
|
