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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Digital Library Collections This is a PDF of a folder from our textual collections. Collection: Roberts, John G.: Files Folder Title: JGR/Resolutions, 1984 (5 of 5) Box: 48 To see more digitized collections visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/archives/digital-library To see all Ronald Reagan Presidential Library inventories visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/document-collection Contact a reference archivist at: [email protected] Citation Guidelines: https://reaganlibrary.gov/citing National Archives Catalogue: https://catalog.archives.gov/ THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 24, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTS 832 SUBJECT: S.J. Res. 336 -- "A Time of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism" Richard Darman has asked for comments on the above- referenced enrolled resolution by September 25. The joint resolution, which passed both Houses by voice vote, condemns terrorism and designates October 23, 1984, as "A Time of Remembrance" for all victims of terrorism throughout the world. That day is the first anniversary of the Beirut truck bombing in which 241 Americans were killed. The enrolled resolution is somewhat unusual in that it calls upon Americans to wear a purple ribbon that day as a symbol of "patriotism, dignity, loyalty, and martyrdom." It also authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclama- tion that the flag fly at half staff. I have reviewed the resolution and have no objection to its approval. The half staff provision is inconsistent with the Flag Code, but obviously Congress can supersede the general provisions of that Code in any particular instance if it so desires. I also do not approve of ad hoc displays such as the wearing of purple ribbons, but that of course is no basis for disapproval of the resolution. Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 24, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FROM: FRED F. FIELDING Original signed by RAH COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: S.J. Res. 336 -- "A Time of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism" Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled resolution, and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective. FFF: JGR:aea 9/24/84 CC: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron ID #. CU WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET 0 . OUTGOING H . INTERNAL I - INCOMING Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) / / Name of Correspondent: Richard Darman MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: SJ. Res. 336 - "A Time of Remembrance" for Victims of Terrorism ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Completion Action Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD Culton ORIGINATOR 84,09,22 I 1 Referral Note: CUAT 18 D 84,09,22 584,09125 Referral Note: 1 / 1 , - Referral Note: 1 1 / / - Referral Note: 1 / 1 1 - Referral Note: ACTION CODES: DISPOSITION CODES: A . Appropriate Action I . Info Copy Only/No Action Necessary A Answered c Completed C - Comment/Recommendation R - Direct Reply w/Copy B- - Non-Special Referral S Suspended D . Draft Response S For Signature F - Furnish Fact Sheet x . Interim Reply to be used as Enclosure FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: Type of Response = Initials of Signer Code - "A" Completion Date - Date of Outgoing Comments: Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 Document No. WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 9/21/84 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 9/25/84 SUBJECT: S.J. RES. 336 - "A TIME OF REMEMBRANCE" FOR VICTIMS OF TERRORISM ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MURPHY MEESE OGLESBY P BAKER ROGERS DEAVER SPEAKES STOCKMAN SVAHN DARMAN P 55 VERSTANDIG FIELDING WHITTLESEY FULLER, HERRINGTON HICKEY McFARLANE McMANUS REMARKS: Please provide any comments/recommendations by September 25th. Thank you. RESPONSE: 1984 SEP 22 AM IO: 20 Richard G. Darman Assistant to the President Ext. 2702 SEAL EXECUTIVE UNITED OFFICE FRENDENCY EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 SEP 21 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT Subject: Enrolled Resolution S.J.Res. 336 - "A Time of Remembrance" Sponsors - Senator Denton (R) Alabama and 46 others Last Day for Action October 2, 1984 - Tuesday Purpose Proclaims October 23, 1984, as "A Time of Remembrance" for victims of terrorism throughout the world. Agency Recommendations Office of Management and Budget Approval Department of State Approval Department of Justice No objection(Infcrually) Discussion S.J.Res. 336 proclaims October 23, 1984, the one-year anniversary of the killing of two-hundred and forty-one United States servicemen in Beirut, Lebanon, as "A Time of Remembrance" for all victims of terrorism throughout the world. The enrolled resolution urges all Americans to wear a purple ribbon, "a symbol of patriotism, dignity, loyalty, and martyrdom" and to reflect on the sacrifices so many have made defending the ideals of peace and freedom. Finally, S.J.Res. 336 authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon agencies and departments of the United States, as well as other interested organizations, groups, and individuals, to fly the United States flag at half mast as a symbol of hope for peace and freedom around the world. The enrolled resolution passed the House and Senate by voice vote. A draft proclamation will be forwarded for your consideration shortly. Assistant Director for James m. Trey Legislative Reference Enclosures es. 336 Ainety-eighth Congress of the United States of America AT THE SECOND SESSION Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the twenty-third day of January, one thousand nine hundred and eighty-four Joint Resolution To proclaim October 23, 1984, as "A Time of Remembrance" for all victims of terrorism throughout the world. Whereas the problem of terrorism has become an international concern that knows no boundaries-religious, racial, political, or national; Whereas thousands of men, women, and children have died at the hands of terrorists in nations around the world, and today terror- ism continues to claim the lives of many peace-loving individuals; Whereas October 23, 1983, is the date on which the largest number of Americans were killed in a single act of terrorism-the bomb- ing of the United States compound in Beirut, Lebanon, in which two hundred and forty-one United States servicemen lost their lives; Whereas many of these victims died defending ideals of peace and freedom; and Whereas it is appropriate to honor all victims of terrorism, and in America to console the families of victims, and to cherish the freedom that their sacrifices make possible for all Americans: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That October 23, 1984, be proclaimed as "A Time of Remembrance", to urge all Americans to take time to reflect on the sacrifices that have been made in the pursuit of peace and freedom, and to promote active participation by the American people through the wearing of a purple ribbon, a symbol of patriotism, dignity, loyalty, and martyrdom. The Presi- dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the departments and agencies of the United States and inter- ested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly United States flags at half staff throughout the world in the hope that the desire for peace and freedom take firm root in every person and every nation. Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and Procident of the Sonate THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 26, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTS offer SUBJECT: Enrolled Resolution S.J. Res. 304 -- National Quality Month Richard Darman has asked for comments on the above- referenced enrolled resolution by 3:00 p.m. September 27. The resolution designates October as "National Quality Month," authorizing and requesting the President to issue an appropriate proclamation. The resolution stresses the importance of quality in America's economic leadership. OMB and Commerce recommend approval of the resolution, which passed both Houses by voice vote. I have reviewed the memorandum for the President prepared by OMB Assistant Director for Legislative Reference James M. Frey, and the resolution itself, and have no objections. Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 26, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FROM: FRED F. FIELDING Orig. signed by FFF COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Enrolled Resolution S.J. Res. 304 -- National Quality Month Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled resolution, and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective. FFF:JGR:aea 9/26/84 CC: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron ID #. 235468 CU WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET o . OUTGOING H . INTERNAL I - INCOMING Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) 1 / Name of Correspondent: Richard Darman MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: Ennolled Resolution S.J. Res. 304 - national Quality Month ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Completion Action Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD Cuttou ORIGINATOR 84 09,26 1 / Referral Note: CUAT 18 4 8409126 584,09,27 Referral Note: 3:00 / 1 H 1 - Referral Note: 1 1 / 1 - Referral Note: / 1 1 1 - Referral Note: ACTION CODES: DISPOSITION CODES: A - Appropriate Action I . Info Copy Only/No Action Necessary A Answered c Completed c - Comment/Recommendation R - Direct Reply w/Copy B Non-Special Referral S Suspended D - Draft Response 6 For Signature F - Furnish Fact Sheet X . Interim Reply to be used as Enclosure FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: Type of Response - Initials of Signer Code = "A" Completion Date - Date of Outgoing Comments: Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 Document No. 235468SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 9/26/84 9/27 - 3:00 P.M. ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: ENROLLED RESOLUTION S.J. RES. 304 - NATIONAL QUALITY MONTH SUBJECT: ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MURPHY MEESE OGLESBY BAKER ROGERS DEAVER SPEAKES STOCKMAN SVAHN DARMAN P VERSTANDIG FIELDING WHITTLESEY FULLER HERRINGTON HICKEY McFARLANE McMANUS REMARKS: May we have your comments by 3:00 p.m. THURSDAY, 9/27. Thank you. RESPONSE: 1984 SEP 26 All IO: 51 Richard G. Darman Assistant to the President Ext. 2702 a UNITED EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF management AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 1904 SCP 25 7:1 5: 40 SEP 20 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT Subject: Enrolled Resolution S.J. Res. 304 - National Quality Month Sponsors - Sen. Helms (R) North Carolina and 45 others Last Day for Action October 3, 1984 - Wednesday Purpose Designates the month of October 1984 as "National Quality Month." Agency Recommendations Office of Management and Budget Approval Department of Commerce Approval(I..... lly) Discussion S.J. Res. 304, which passed the House and Senate by voice vote, designates October 1984 as "National Quality Month," to acknowledge the vital role quality plays in producing goods and services for the international marketplace, and to increase corporate and public awareness about the importance of quality control. S.J. Res. 304 also authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities. A draft proclamation will be forwarded separately for your consideration. James m. Trey Director for Legislative Reference Enclosures ID # 235494cu WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET o . OUTGOING H INTERNAL I . INCOMING Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) / / Name of Correspondent: Richard Richard_Darman MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: H.J. Res 605 U.C. Policy in Opposition TO torture ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Completion Action Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD CUHOU ORIGINATOR 84110102 / / Referral Note: CUAT 18 D 84,10,02 584110103 Referral Note: 3:00 / / / 1 - Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: ACTION CODES: DISPOSITION CODES: A . Appropriate Action J Info Copy Only/No Action Necessary A Answered _C- Completed C - Comment/Recommendation R - Direct Reply w/Copy B - Non-Special Referral S Suspended D - Draft Response S - For Signature F - Furnish Fact Sheet X Interim Reply to be used as Enclosure FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: Type of Response = Initials of Signer Code = "A" Completion Date = Date of Outgoing Comments: Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 Document No. 235494ss WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM 10/2/84 3:00 P.M. TOMORROW, 10/3 DATE: ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: H.J. RES. 605 U.S. POLICY IN OPPOSITION TO TORTURE SUBJECT: ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MURPHY MEESE OGLESBY BAKER ROGERS DEAVER SPEAKES STOCKMAN SVAHN DARMAN P SS VERSTANDIG FIELDING WHITTLESEY FULLER HERRINGTON HICKEY McFARLANE McMANUS REMARKS: Please provide any comments/recommendations by 3:00 p.m. tomorrow, October 3rd. Thank you. RESPONSE: Richard G. Darman Assistant to the President 1984 OCT -2 PII 3: 10 Ext. 2702 PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT FIRE STECUTIVE UNITED OFFICE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 1831 GOT -2 7.1 209 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 OCT 2 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT Subject: Enrolled Resolution H. J. Res. 605 - U.S. Policy in Opposition to Torture Sponsors - Rep. Fascell (D) Florida and 45 others Last Day for Action October 8, 1984 - Monday Purpose Reaffirms the policy of the United States to oppose the practice of torture by foreign governments. Agency Recommendations Office of Management and Budget Approval Department of State Approval National Security Council Approval(Iaformally) Department of Defense Approval Department of Commerce Approval (informally) Discussion In response to a campaign against torture initiated by Amnesty International, H. J. Res. 605 reaffirms the policy of the United States to oppose the practice of torture by foreign governments through public and private diplomacy and, when appropriate, through the enactment and implementation of laws which reinforce the United States policies with respect to torture. In particular the enrolled resolution: -- requests the President to (a) instruct the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations to continue to raise the issue of torture and (b) involve the United States in the formulation of international standards and implementing mechanisms, particularly the draft Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; 2 -- requests the Secretary of State to issue formal instructions to U.S. embassy personnel to (a) investigate allegations of torture and to report the results of such investigations to the Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, (b) report on efforts being made to combat torture in countries where it is regularly practiced, (c) meet with human rights monitoring groups in order to gather information, and (d) follow individual cases of torture and when feasible, to send observers to trials where the accused is believed to have been tortured; -- directs the Secretary of Commerce to vigorously enforce current restrictions on the export of crime control equipment; and -- requires foreign personnel enrolled in U.S. - furnished law enforcement and military training programs to be given human rights instruction. As the Department of State notes in its views letters, H.J.Res. 605, which reflects changes recommended by the Administration, is "...a useful reaffirmation of present human rights policy.' It passed the House and Senate by voice vote. Assistant James Director m. Frey for Legislative Reference Enclosures THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 3, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTS SUBJECT: H.J. Res. 605 -- U.S. Policy in Opposition to Torture Richard Darman has asked for comments on the above- referenced enrolled resolution by 3:00 p.m. today. This resolution would express the policy of the United States in opposition to torture. It would request the President to direct our U.N. permanent representative to continue to raise the issue of torture, and involve the United States in formulating international standards against torture. The resolution would also request the Secretary of State to instruct our ambassadors to report on incidents of torture and meet with groups active in opposing torture (such as Amnesty International, a prime mover behind the bill). Finally, the resolution would direct the Secretary of Commerce to continue to enforce existing restrictions on the export of crime control equipment, and would provide that law enforcement training for foreign personnel furnished by the U.S. include pertinent training in human rights. The resolution passed both Houses by voice vote. OMB, State, NSC, Defense, and Commerce recommend approval. The resolution is mildly objectionable as an interference in the Executive's conduct of foreign relations, but State notes that, substantively, the resolution reflects current Adminis- tration policy. Accordingly, I see no reason to interpose an objection. Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE WAEHINGTON October 3, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT LRAH for FROM: FRED F. FIELDING Ori COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: H.J. Res. 605 -- U.S. Policy in Opposition to Torture Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled resolution, and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective. FFF: JGR:aea 10/3/84 CC: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron THI MAEFINGTON October 10, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTS 926 SUBJECT: Enrolled Resolution S.J. Res. 260 -- National Blood Pressure Awareness Week Richard Darman has asked for comments on the above- referenced enrolled resolution bv 10:00 a.m. today. This resolution reviews the high incidence and costs of hyper- tersion, and notes that it can be easily detected and controlled. The resolution would designate the week beginning November 11 as "National Blood Pressure Awareness Week,' authorizing and requesting the President to issue an appropriate proclamation. It passed both Houses by voice vote. OMB and HHS recommend approval. I have reviewed the memorandum for the President prepared by OMB Assistant Director for Legislative Reference James M. Frey, and the resolution itself, and have no objections. Attachment October ::, 1884 MEMORANDUM FOR FICHARD G. DARMAN ASSISTANT TC THE PRESIDENT RAH for FROM: 1 FRED F. FIELDING COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Enrolled Resolution S.C. Pes. 260 -- National Blood Pressure Awareness Week Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled resolution, and finds no objection to :: from c legal perspective, FFF: JGR:aea 10/10/84 CC: FFFieldingMGRoberts/Subj/Chron ID # 235544 CU WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET O OUTGOING H INTERNAL I . INCOMING Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) / / Name of Correspondent: Richard Darman MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: Envolled Bill SJ Their 260 - national Blood Reasure Awareness week ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Completion Action Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD CUHER ORIGINATOR 84,10,09 / / Referral Note: WAT 18 I 84110/09 584,10110 Referral Note: ID:00Am / 1 / / - Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: / / 1 / - Referral Note: ACTION CODES: DISPOSITION CODES: A . Appropriate Action I . Into Copy Only/No Action Necessary A - Answered C Completed C - Comment/Recommendation R - Direct Reply w/Copy B: - Non-Special Referral S Suspended D Draft Response S For Signature F - Furnish Fact Sheet X Interim Reply to be used as Enclosure FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: Type of Response = Initials of Signer Code = "A" Completion Date = Date of Outgoing Comments: Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 Document No. 235549SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 10-9-84 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00 a.m., Wed. 10-10 SUBJECT: Enrolled Bill S.J. Res. 260 - National Blood Pressure Awareness Week ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MURPHY MEESE OGLESBY BAKER ROGERS DEAVER SPEAKES STOCKMAN SVAHN DARMAN P VERSTANDIG FIELDING WHITTLESEY FULLER HERRINGTON HICKEY McFARLANE McMANUS REMARKS: May we have your comments by 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 10. Thank you. RESPONSE: Richard G. Darman 100% 00T -0 El: 4:36 Assistant to the President Ext. 2702 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT THE UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON DC 20503 OCT 9 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT Subject: Enrolled Resolution S.J. Res. 260 - National Blood Pressure Awareness Week Sponsor - Sen. Quayle (R) Indiana and 29 others Last Day for Action October 17, 1984 - Wednesday Purpose Designates the week beginning November 11, 1984, as "National Blood Pressure Awareness Week." Agency Recommendations Office of Management and Budget Approval Department of Health and Human Services Approval (Informally) Discussion S.J. Res. 260, which passed both Houses by voice vote, designates November 11 through 17, 1984, as "National Blood Pressure Awareness Week," and requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The designated week was selected by the sponsor to coincide with the annual meeting of the American Heart Association in Miami, Florida. The resolution states that diseases resulting from high blood pressure (hypertension) cause needless death and illness, which can be reduced by early discovery and treatment through blood pressure screening. It points out that 60 million Americans have high blood pressure, which is a major factor in strokes and stroke-related deaths, as well as heart attacks and related deaths. S.J. Res. 260 states that 29 million workdays, representing $2 billion in earnings, are lost each year because of cardiovascular diseases, which are directly related to hypertension. 2 The resolution attributes the 30% reduction in mortality between 1970 and 1980 for stroke, hypertension heart disease, and other cardiovascular system disease in part to increased public awareness and better control of blood pressure, and states that increased blood pressure screening will identify greater numbers of Americans at risk and encourage them to seek treatment to control the condition. In Senate floor remarks on S.J. Res. 260, Senator Quayle stated that he was sponsoring the resolution in order to focus public attention on the problem of high blood pressure, and urged all Americans to take advantage of the many opportunities for blood- pressure testing and education. An appropriate proclamation will be forwarded to the White House for issuance in a timely manner. Assistant James Director for Legislative Reference Enclosures es. 260 Ainety-eighth Congress of the United States of America AT THE SECOND SESSION Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the twenty-third day of January, one thousand nine hundred and eighty-four Joint Resolution Designating the week beginning on November 11, 1984, as "National Blood Pressure Awareness Week". Whereas diseases resulting from hypertension cause needless mor- tality and morbidity which can be reduced if hypertension is discovered through blood pressure screening; Whereas sixty million Americans are hypertensive; Whereas hypertension is a major factor in five hundred thousand strokes and one hundred and seventy-five thousand stroke-related deaths annually as well as more than one million five hundred thousand heart attacks and five hundred and sixty-seven thou- sand heart attack-related deaths annually; Whereas twenty-nine million workdays, representing $2,000,000,000 in earnings, are lost each year because of cardiovascular diseases; Whereas the risk of the major cardiovascular diseases is directly related to hypertension and even mild elevation in blood pressure may result in substantial risk of illness; Whereas much of the 30 per centum reduction in mortality between 1970 and 1980 for stroke, hypertension heart disease and other cardiovascular system disease can be partially attributed to in- creased awareness and better control of blood pressure; and Whereas increased blood pressure screening will identify greater numbers of Americans at risk for hypertension-related cardiovas- cular disease and encourage these Americans to seek treatment to control their blood pressure: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning on November 11, 1984, is hereby designated as "National Blood Pressure Awareness Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Speaker Thomas of the House of Representatives. strom Thurmond Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate Pro Tempare THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 16, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTS 0262 ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: H.J. Res. 482 -- National Law Enforcement Heroes Memorial Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled resolution, and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective. ID # 244796 CU WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET o . OUTGOING H - INTERNAL JGR I - INCOMING Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) / / Name of Correspondent: Richard Darman MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: H.J. Res. 482 - national Law En forcement Herves memorial ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Completion Action Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD Cutton ORIGINATOR 84,10,16 1 / Referral Note: WAT 18 R 84,10,16 584110.16 Referral Note: COB / / / , - Referral Note: / , / / - Referral Note: 1 / 1 / - Referral Note: ACTION CODES: DISPOSITION CODES: A - Appropriate Action 1 . Info Copy Only/No Action Necessary A Answered C Completed c . Comment/Recommendation R - Direct Reply w/Copy B. Non-Special Referral S Suspended D Draft Response S For Signature F - Furnish Fact Sheet X . Interim Reply to be used as Enclosure FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: Type of Response = Initials of Signer Code = "A" Completion Date = Date of Outgoing Comments: Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 THE WHITE HOUSE WAEHINGTON October 22, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTS SPR ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Enrolled Resolution H.J. Res 332 -- National Medical Transcriptionist Week Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled resolution, and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective. ID # 244255 CU WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET O OUTGOING H INTERNAL I - INCOMING JENR Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) / / Name of Correspondent: Richard Darman MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: Enrolled H.J. Rep. 332- National Medical Transcriptionist week ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Completion Action Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD Celttre ORIGINATOR 8410.00 / / Referral Note: CUAT 18 R 84,10,20 $04,10,22 Referral Note: CDR / / / / - Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: ACTION CODES: DISPOSITION CODES: A Appropriate Action i info Copy Only/No Action Necessary A Answered C Completed C - Comment/Recommendation R. Direct Reply w/Copy B - - - Non-Special Referral S Suspended D . Draft Response S. For Signature F Furnish Fact Sheet X Interim Reply to be used as Enclosure FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: Type of Response = Initials of Signer Code = "A" Completion Date = Date of Outgoing Comments: Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 244855SS Document No. WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 10/19/84 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10/22/84 SUBJECT: ENROLLED RESOLUTION H.J.RES. 332 - National Medical Transcriptionist Week ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MURPHY MEESE OGLESBY BAKER ROGERS DEAVER SPEAKES STOCKMAN SVAHN DARMAN P VERSTANDIG FIELDING WHITTLESEY FULLER HERRINGTON HICKEY McFARLANE McMANUS REMARKS: May we have your comments by close of business Monday. Thank you. RESPONSE: 180% CCT 19 F.: 7: 13 Richard G. Darman Assistant to the President Ext. 2702 PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT SEATE UNITED OFFICE OFFICE OF management AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 OCT 19 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT Subject: Enrolled Resolution H.J. Res. 332 - National Medical Transcriptionist Week Sponsor - Rep. Hunter (R) California Last Day for Action October 30, 1984 - Tuesday Purpose Designates the week of May 20, 1985, as "National Medical Transcriptionist Week. Agency Recommendations Office of Management and Budget Approval Department of Health and Human Services Approval (Informally) Discussion H.J. Res. 332, which passed both Houses by voice vote, designates May 20 through 26, 1985, as "National Medical Transcriptionist Week," and requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people for appropriate observances. The resolution is designed to increase public awareness of the work performed by medical transcriptionists and to focus attention on the shortage of trained personnel in this field. Medical transcriptionists transcribe medical dictation detailing a patient's health care during illness or after an injury. They are indispensable assistants to physicians and surgeons, since complete and accurate medical records are vitally important to quality health care. An appropriate proclamation will be drafted and forwarded to the White House for issuance in a timely manner. Legislative Reference James Assistant m. Jrey for Enclosures THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 23, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTS 8200 ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: H.J. Res. 158 -- Technical Correction of Indian Land Consolidation Act of 1983 Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled resolution, and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective. ID #. 244945 CU WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET 0 . OUTGOING H . INTERNAL I . INCOMING you Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) 1 / Name of Correspondent: Richard Darman MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: H.J. 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Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 Document No. 244945SS WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM DATE: 10-22-84 ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: NOON TOMORROW, 10-23 SUBJECT: H.J. Res. 158 - TECHNICAL CORRECTION OF INDIAN LAND CONSOLIDATION ACT OF 1983 ACTION FYI ACTION FYI VICE PRESIDENT MURPHY MEESE OGLESBY BAKER ROGERS DEAVER SPEAKES STOCKMAN SVAHN DARMAN P VERSTANDIG FIELDING WHITTLESEY FULLER HERRINGTON HICKEY McFARLANE McMANUS REMARKS: May we have your comments by NOON TOMORROW, October 23, 1984. Thank you. RESPONSE: Richard G. Darman Assistant to the President Ext. 2702 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT THE UNITED OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 OCT 2 - .. MEMORANDUM F OR THE PRESIDENT Subject: Enrolled Resolution H.J.Res. 158 - Technical Correction of Indian Land Consolidation Act of 1983 Sponsor - Rep. Udall (D) Arizona Last Day for Action October 31, 1984 - Wednesday Purpose Corrects and amends the Indian Land Consolidation Act of 1983, which deals with acquisition and inheritance of trust or restricted lands. Agency Recommendations Office of Management and Budget Approval Department of the Interior Approval Department of Justice Defers to Interior (informally) Discussion Background The various Indian allotment acts which were enacted around the turn of the century, provided that Indians would be individually allotted portions of their tribal lands. The situation engendered by these allotment acts, especially the General Allotment Act of 1887, has resulted in the problem of "fractionated heirship," which occurs when heirs of allotment owners receive an undivided interest in the allotment. Over successive generations, ownership of allotments can pass to hundreds of individuals resulting in either numerous small tracts of land, or in numerous owners of a single tract. In either case, it is difficult, if not impossible, for any of the heirs to derive economic benefit from the land. The Indian Land Consoli- dation Act (ILCA) was enacted in January 1983 to ameliorate this problem. Specifically, IL CA allows tribes to (1) consolidate 2 their tribal land holdings; (2) eliminate certain undivided fractionated interests in trust or restricted lands; and (3) adopt tribal codes of descent restricting inheritance of Indian lands to Indians. As enacted by the Congress, portions of ILCA's text were inadvertantly garbled and are in need of technical correction. The Enrolled Bill H.J.Res. 158 corrects the above-noted printing errors and clarifies and amends some of the more restrictive provisions of IL CA so that the tribes have sufficient authority to address and correct their particular fractionated heirship problems. In its enrolled bill letter, the Department of the Interior provides a detailed accounting of these amendments. In its congressional testimony, the Department of the Interior recommended enactment of H.J.Res. 158, because the corrections and modifications it would make in ILCA will facilitate the use of that Act in resolving the problem of fractionated heirship. H. J. Res. 158 passed both Houses of Congress by voice vote. Assistant James m. Director Trey for Legislative Referénce Enclosures