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OF
THE UNITED THE OF
National Theatre Week, 1986
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Theatre is an ancient and honored art form with a recorded history spanning
2,500 years. Some have speculated that its roots go so deep on human nature
and human experience that it may well be the wellspring of all the arts. We do
know that poetry, story-telling, dance, music, masks, costumes, and sets all
have a place in what we have come to call "theatre." These elements can be
found in the performances of primitive tribes and the most sophisticated
modern productions. In fact we see the impulse to theatre in every child who
has ever played "let's pretend" or "make believe."
Theatre lets us stand apart from the flow of life: to feel pity and understanding
and empathy; to smile at human foibles and to weep at human tragedies.
Theatre is an art form for all seasons and all moods. It can refresh our spirits
with comic hijinks, dazzle us with the splendor of pageantry, and impart rich
insights into human relationships. It can convulse us into gales of laughter,
wring our hearts with pathos, and dramatize eternal moral truths. In the works
of such giants as Shakespeare, Goethe, Moliere, and O'Neill it can do all these
things.
In one respect theatre is an art of the present moment-once performed it is
gone, save in the memory of the audience. Yet new productions and perform-
ances give it a kind of ever-renewed immortality. It can put us in touch with
the culture, conditions, and viewpoints of many civilizations. Indeed, theatre
is at once a reminder and an affirmation of the continuity of civilization and
the fundamental unity of all mankind.
That continuity is manifested not only in performances of plays of the past,
but also in the attempts of modern artists to give voice to the conditions and
experiences of our own time. These efforts, in turn, will enrich the legacy we
will leave to future generations.
Today, theatre exists not only in the traditional cultural centers of our country
but all across the land. Theatre at all levels-professional, community, and
school-has sprung up in every region of our country. There is no greater
testimony to mankind's need for theatre than this. Today we are experiencing
a renaissance of the living theatre, with great gains in artistic excellence, in
aesthetic variety and diversity of cultural voices-and in growing and loyal
audiences throughout America.
In recognition of the importance of theatre in the lives of all Americans, the
Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 247, has authorized the President to
proclaim the week of June 1 through June 7, 1986, as "National Theatre Week."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning June 1, 1986, as National
Theatre Week. I encourage the people of the United States to observe this
month with appropriate ceremonies, performances, programs, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and tenth.
Ronald Reagon
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 1, 1986
Loesje:
The proclamations on National Theatre
Week, 1986, have been forwarded to:
Ms. Joan Shantz
Director
Office of Public Information
National Endowment for the Arts
Room 803
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20506
That office will see to appropriate
distribution of the proclamations.
Mrs
Mike B
NATIONAL THEATRE WEEK, 1986
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Theatre is an ancient and honored art form with a
recorded history spanning 2,500 years. Some have speculated
that its roots go so deep in human nature and human experience
that it may well be the wellspring of all the arts. We do
know that poetry, story-telling, dance, music, masks, cos-
tumes, and sets all have a place in what we have come to call
"theatre." These elements can be found in the performances
of primitive tribes and the most sophisticated modern produc-
tions. In fact we see the impulse to theatre in every child
who has ever played "let's pretend" or "make believe."
Theatre lets us stand apart from the flow of life: to
feel pity and understanding and empathy; to smile at human
foibles and to weep at human tragedies. Theatre is an art
form for all seasons and all moods. It can refresh our
spirits with comic hijinks, dazzle us with the splendor of
pageantry, and impart rich insights into human relationships.
It can convulse us into gales of laughter, wring our hearts
with pathos, and dramatize eternal moral truths. In the works
of such giants as Shakespeare, Goethe, Moliere, and O'Neill it
can do all these things.
In one respect theatre is an art of the present moment --
once performed it is gone, save in the memory of the audience.
Yet new productions and performances give it a kind of ever-
renewed immortality. It can put us in touch with the culture,
conditions, and viewpoints of many civilizations. Indeed,
theatre is at once a reminder and an affirmation of the
continuity of civilization and the fundamental unity of all
mankind.
2,
That continuity is manifested not only in performances of
plays of the past, but also in the attempts of modern artists
to give voice to the conditions and experiences of our own
time. These efforts, in turn, will enrich the legacy we will
leave to future generations.
Today, theatre exists not only in the traditional
cultural centers of our country but all across the land.
Theatre at all levels -- professional, community, and
school -- has sprung up in every region of our country. There
is no greater testimony to mankind's need for theatre than
this. Today we are experiencing a renaissance of the living
theatre, with great gains in artistic excellence, in aesthetic
variety and diversity of cultural voices -- and in growing and
loyal audiences throughout America.
In recognition of the importance of theatre in the
lives of all Americans, the Congress, by Senate Joint
Resolution 247, has authorized the President to proclaim the
week of June 1 through June 7, 1986, as "National Theatre
Week. "
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week
beginning June 1, 1986, as National Theatre Week. I
encourage the people of the United States to observe this
month with appropriate ceremonies, performances, programs,
and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
day of
, in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and tenth.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
NATIONAL THEATRE WEEK, 1986
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Theatre is an ancient and honored art form with a
recorded history spanning 2,500 years. Some have speculated
that its roots go so deep in human nature and human experience
that it may well be the wellspring of all the arts. We do
know that poetry, story-telling, dance, music, masks, cos-
tumes, and sets all have a place in what we have come to call
"theatre. These elements can be found in the performances
of primitive tribes and the most sophisticated modern produc-
tions. In fact we see the impulse to theatre in every child
who has ever played "let's pretend" or "make believe."
Theatre lets us stand apart from the flow of life: to
feel pity and understanding and empathy; to smile at human
foibles and to weep at human tragedies. Theatre is an art
form for all seasons and all moods. It can refresh our
spirits with comic hijinks, dazzle us with the splendor of
pageantry, and impart rich insights into human relationships.
It can convulse us into gales of laughter, wring our hearts
with pathos, and dramatize eternal moral truths. In the works
of such giants as Shakespeare, Goethe, Moliere, and O'Neill it
can do all these things.
In one respect theatre is an art of the present moment ---
once performed it is gone, save in the memory of the audience.
Yet new productions and performances give it a kind of ever-
renewed immortality. It can put us in touch with the culture,
conditions, and viewpoints of many civilizations. Indeed,
theatre is at once a reminder and an affirmation of the
continuity of civilization and the fundamental unity of all
mankind.
That continuity is manifested not only in performances of
plays of the past, but also in the attempts of modern artists
to give voice to the conditions and experiences of our own
time. These efforts, in turn, will enrich the legacy we will
leave to future generations.
Today, theatre exists not only in the traditional
cultural centers of our country but all across the land.
Theatre at all levels -- professional, community, and
school -- has sprung up in every region of our country. There
is no greater testimony to mankind's need for theatre than
this. Today we are experiencing a renaissance of the living
theatre, with great gains in artistic excellence, in aesthetic
variety and diversity of cultural voices -- and in growing and
loyal audiences throughout America.
In recognition of the importance of theatre in the
lives of all Americans, the Congress, by Senate Joint
Resolution 247, has authorized the President to proclaim the
week of June 1 through June 7, 1986, as "National Theatre
Week.'
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week
beginning June 1, 1986, as National Theatre Week. I
encourage the people of the United States to observe this
month with appropriate ceremonies, performances, programs,
and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
day of
, in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and tenth.
RONALD REAGAN
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Document No. 330-660
May 29, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER J. WALLISON
ALFRED H. KINGON
WILL BALL
JACK SVAHN
MITCH DANIELS
PAT BUCHANAN
FRED RYAN (FYI)
FROM:
Phil Nicolaides
(for)
ANNE HIGGINS
94 OEOB
SUBJECT:
(DRAFT PROCLAMATION)
National Neighborhood Housing
Services Week
Attached for your review is the above mentioned proclamation
designating the week beginning June 1, 1986, as National
Neighborhood Housing Services Week.
It was submitted by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development and edited/revised by this office.
(IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED.) Written response required by
no later than close of business, Thursday, May 29, 1986. For
routine clearance, call Loesje Tobin, extension 7610. For
questions or discussion, call Phil Nicolaides, extension 7610.
Thank you.
CC: Ron Geisler
NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES WEEK, 1986
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
America's neighborhoods are made up of families
representing a great variety of ethnic, social, and economic
backgrounds. From this rich mix of cultures and experiences,
a strong sense of cooperation and commitment has emerged that
enhances our sense of the Nation as a larger family of people
caring for one another. As we complete our preparations for
the national celebration of the centennial of the Statue of
Liberty this July 4, we are made even more aware of the spe-
cial blessings, the strengths, and the virtues that flow from
our long heritage of welcoming and drawing on the experiences
of people from diverse backgrounds to make our free society
ever more dynamic, cohesive, and productive.
When any neighborhood suffers from decline due to loss of
business or other factors, all of its residents feel the
pinch, but the elderly and the poor suffer most. Homes
decline in value, economic growth stops, businesses relocate,
and residents face real hardships. The Nation as a whole
suffers, since thriving neighborhoods are the living cells of
our national life. That is why it is so important to arrest
the deterioration and revive the strength and vigor of
America's neighborhoods.
Traditionally, Americans have recognized such problems
and have worked together to develop practical solutions at the
grass-roots level. Neighborhood Housing Services programs,
which are partnerships made up of local residents, business
leaders, and government officials, reflect this spirit and
give scope to the ingenuity of the American people. Through-
out the United States, Neighborhood Housing Services programs
are working to revitalize more than 200 neighborhoods.
Already, they have generated more than three billion dollars
2
in reinvestment funds. Rather than looking to the Federal
government for assistance, these programs have relied
primarily on local and private resources and the help of
hundreds of volunteers. These volunteers have contributed
countless hours of work to help rebuild and revitalize
neighborhoods.
The efforts and accomplishments of Neighborhood Housing
Services programs have earned the respect and gratitude of all
who recognize that local initiatives and self-reliance will
always be the major factor in solving local problems. It is
fitting and appropriate that their efforts be recognized by
all Americans.
The Congress, by House Joint Resolution 492, has
designated the week beginning June 1, 1986, as "National
Neighborhood Housing Services Week" and authorized and
requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance
of this week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week
beginning June 1, 1986, as National Neighborhood Housing
Services Week. I call upon the people of the United States to
observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
day of
, in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and tenth.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES WEEK, 1986
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
America's neighborhoods are made up of families
representing a great variety of ethnic, social, and economic
backgrounds. From this rich mix of cultures and experiences,
a strong sense of cooperation and commitment has emerged that
enhances our sense of the Nation as a larger family of people
caring for one another. As we complete our preparations for
the national celebration of the centennial of the Statue of
Liberty this July 4, we are made even more aware of the spe-
cial blessings, the strengths, and the virtues that flow from
our long heritage of welcoming and drawing on the experiences
of people from diverse backgrounds to make our free society
ever more dynamic, cohesive, and productive.
When any neighborhood suffers from decline due to loss of
business or other factors, all of its residents feel the
pinch, but the elderly and the poor suffer most. Homes
decline in value, economic growth stops, businesses relocate,
and residents face real hardships. The Nation as a whole
suffers, since thriving neighborhoods are the living cells of
our national life. That is why it is so important to arrest
the deterioration and revive the strength and vigor of
America's neighborhoods.
Traditionally, Americans have recognized such problems
and have worked together to develop practical solutions at the
grass-roots level. Neighborhood Housing Services programs,
which are partnerships made up of local residents, business
leaders, and government officials, reflect this spirit and
give scope to the ingenuity of the American people. Through-
out the United States, Neighborhood Housing Services programs
are working to revitalize more than 200 neighborhoods.
Already, they have generated more than three billion dollars
in reinvestment funds. Rather than looking to the Federal
government for assistance, these programs have relied
primarily on local and private resources and the help of
hundreds of volunteers. These volunteers have contributed
countless hours of work to help rebuild and revitalize
neighborhoods.
The efforts and accomplishments of Neighborhood Housing
Services programs have earned the respect and gratitude of all
who recognize that local initiatives and self-reliance will
always be the major factor in solving local problems. It is
fitting and appropriate that their efforts be recognized by
all Americans.
The Congress, by House Joint Resolution 492, has
designated the week beginning June 1, 1986, as "National
Neighborhood Housing Services Week" and authorized and
requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance
of this week.
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2
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week
beginning June 1, 1986, as National Neighborhood Housing
Services Week. I call upon the people of the United States to
observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
day of
, in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and tenth.
RONALD REAGAN
#
#
#
#
#
#
NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES WEEK
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
America's neighborhoods are comprised of individuals who
represent a great variety of ethnic, social, and economic
backgrounds. From this diversity of cultures and experiences, a
strong sense of cooperation and commitment has resulted in the
types of positive relationships that are so esssential to the
success and vitality of our Nation. As we complete our
preparations for the national celebration of the centennial of
the Statue of Liberty, which will take place during this year's
4th of July festivities, we are made even more aware of the
special blessings, the strengths, and the virtues which flow from
our long heritage of welcoming and drawing on the experiences of
people from diverse backgrounds to make democracy a living and
dynamic reality.
When a neighborhood suffers from a decline in its physicial
characteristics or from loss of businesses, all of its residents,
but particularly the elderly and the poor, suffer. Homes decline
in value, economic growth stops, businesses relocate, and
residents face a loss in the quality of their lives. The Nation
as a whole suffers, since viable neighborhoods are the
cornerstone of our country. Therefore, reversing the pattern and
direction of such deterioration is important in maintaining the
strength and value of America's neighborhoods in order to meet
basic human needs and to promote a positive climate for
neighborhood life and businesses.
Traditionally, Americans have recognized problems and have
worked together to develop practical and useful solutions.
Neighborhood Housing Services programs, which are partnerships
-2-
made up of local residents, business leaders, and government
officials, reflect this spirit and the ingenuity of the American
people. Throughout the United States, Neighborhood, Housing
Services programs are working to revitalize more than 200
neighborhoods. They have generated more than three billion
dollars in reinvestment funds. Rather than looking to the
Federal government for assistance, they have relied primarily on
local and private resources and the assistance of hundreds of
volunteers, who have contributed countless hours of volunteer
work to help rebuild and revitalize neighborhoods.
The efforts and accomplishments of Neighborhood Housing
Services programs have earned the respect and gratitude of all
who recognize that local initiatives and self-reliance will
always be the catalysts that assure the solid foundation for the
future of our country. It is fitting and appropriate that their
efforts be recognized by all Americans.
The Congress, by House Joint Resolution 492, has designated
the week beginning June 1, 1986 as "National Neighborhood Housing
Services Week" and authorized and requested the President to
issue a proclamation in observance of this week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United
States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning June 1,
1986 as National Neighborhood Housing Services Week. I call upon
the people of the United States to observe this week with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
day of
, in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and tenth.
SECTION AND to BUDGET UNITED THE OFFICE CE THE FRENDEN
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
May 27, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
John H. Carley JHL6Y1FC
General Counsel
SUBJECT:
Proposed Proclamation Entitled "National
Neighborhood Housing Services Week"
Pursuant to House Joint Resolution 492, the President is
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation which would
designate the week beginning June 1, 1986 as "National
Neighborhood Housing Services Week".
The proposed proclamation was prepared by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development and has been revised in this office
as to minor editorial changes and as to format.
The proposed proclamation has the approval of the Director of
the Office of Management and Budget.
Attachment
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
ROUTE SLIP
Take necessary action
TO Al Kingon
Approval or signature
Comment
Prepare reply
Discuss with me
For your information
See remarks below
FROM Jack Carley THOUSH
DATE 5/23/86
REMARKS
National Neighborhood Housing Services
Inquiries with respect to the attached draft
proclamation should be directed to:
Doris M. Adams
Department of Housing and
Urban Development
755-7093
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