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THE WH TE HOUSE I
WASHING
April 1, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY
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FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Resolution H.J. Res. 121 --
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled
resolution, and finds no objection to it from a legal
perspective.
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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.
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Document No.
271294ss
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 4/1/85
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 5:00 p.m. 4/2/85
SUBJECT: Enrolled Resolution H.J. Res 121 - National Child Abuse Prevention
Month
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
McMANUS
REGAN
MURPHY
DEAVER
OGLESBY
STOCKMAN
ROLLINS
BUCHANAN
SPEAKES
CHEW
P
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SVAHN
FIELDING
TUTTLE
FRIEDERSDORF
VERSTANDIG
FULLER
WHITTLESEY
HICKEY
RYAN
HICKS
KINGON
McFARLANE
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments or edits directly to me by 5:00 p.m.
tomorrow.
RESPONSE:
David L. Chew
1985 APR - : Fil 2:23
Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
SERICE PRESIDENTS STATE UNITED
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20503
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APR 1 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Enrolled Resolution H.J. Res. 121 - National Child
Abuse Prevention Month
Sponsor - Rep. Hiler (R) Indiana and 250 others
Last Day for Action
The designated month is April.
Purpose
Designates the month of April 1985 as "National Child Abuse
Prevention Month. "
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of Health and Human Services
Approval
(Informally)
Discussion
H.J. Res. 121 designates April 1985 as "National Child Abuse
Prevention Month" and authorizes and requests the President to
issue a proclamation calling upon all Government agencies and the
public to observe the month with appropriate programs,
ceremonies, and activities. The resolution passed the House and
Senate by voice vote.
The resolution notes, in part, that the incidence of child abuse
and neglect in the United States has reached alarming
proportions; that individuals and organizations including Parents
Anonymous, the National Committee for the Prevention of Child
Abuse, American Humane Association, and other members of the
National Child Abuse Coalition are working to help child abusers
break their destructive pattern of behavior; and that it is
appropriate to focus the attention of the Nation on the problem
of child abuse.
2
An appropriate proclamation is being prepared and will be
forwarded shortly to the White House for issuance.
Naomi Acting Assistant R Director Sweeney for
Legislative Reference
Enclosures
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 26, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 2502
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Resolution H.J. Res. 33 --
National Child Safety Awareness Month
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled
resolution, and finds no objection to it from a legal
perspective.
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FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE:
Type of Response = Initials of Signer
Code = "A"
Completion Date = Date of Outgoing
Comments:
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 19, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR THE FILE
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 8562
SUBJECT:
Joint Resolution Regarding Crime Victims Week
I orally advised DGH that I had no objection to the
above-referenced enrolled resolution.
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Completion Date = Date of Dutgoing
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S.J. Res. 109
Ainety-ninth Congress of the United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January,
one thousand nine hundred and eighty-five
Joint Resolution
WHITE HOUS
To designate the week of April 14, 1985, as "Crime Victims Week".
Whereas crime often inflicts considerable physical and emotional
pain and financial hardship upon its victims, disrupting their
lives, and placing great strains upon their families;
Whereas our criminal justice system has often failed to provide the
victims of crime with the compassionate treatment they deserve;
Whereas it is the fundamental obligation of government to protect
its citizens from the criminal element;
Whereas there is a national movement in support of more just and
compassionate treatment of victims of crime;
Whereas the establishment of the President's Task Force on Victims
of Crime and an Office for Victims of Crime in the Department of
Justice, and enactment of the Victim and Witness Protection Act
of 1982 and the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 evidence the Federal
Government's increased awareness of the plight of crime victims;
and
Whereas further efforts are needed, at all levels of government and
in the private sector, to help ease the trauma suffered by crime
victims: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating April
14 through April 20, 1985, as "Crime Victims Week" and calling
upon the people of the United States, State and local government
agencies, and interested organizations to observe that week with
appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
Thomas 8 Oncef
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Strom Thurmond
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate for protempore
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 9, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL 022 THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Resolution S.J. Res. 64 --
National Correctional Officers Week
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled
resolution, and finds no objection to it from a legal
perspective.
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FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE:
Type of Response = Initials of Signer
Code = "A"
Completion Date = Date of Outgoing
Comments:
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Document No. 271484
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 5/8/85
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: NOON FRIDAY, 5/10/85
SUBJECT: ENROLLED RESOLUTION S.J. RES. 64 - National Correctional Officers
Week
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
LACY
REGAN
McFARLANE
STOCKMAN
OGLESBY
BUCHANAN
ROLLINS
CHAVEZ
RYAN
CHEW
P
SS SPEAKES
DANIELS
SPRINKEL
FIELDING
SVAHN
FRIEDERSDORF
TUTTLE
HENKEL
HICKEY
HICKS
KINGON
REMARKS:
Please submit any comments or recommendations directly to my office by
noon on Friday. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
1985 MAY -8 P:1 6: 05
David L. Chew
Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
UNITED OFFICE OF
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
Received $ S
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
1935 MAY -8 PM :4:45
MAY 8 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Enrolled Resolution S.J. Res. 64 - National
Correctional Officers Week
Sponsors - Sen. Riegle (D) Michigan and 27 others
Last Day for Action
Purpose
To designate the week beginning May 5, 1985, as "National
Correctional Officers Week."
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of Justice
No objection(Infornally)
Discussion
The enrolled resolution, which passed both Houses by voice vote,
designates the week beginning May 5, 1985, as "National
Correctional Officers Week." It authorizes and requests the
President to "issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the
United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies
and activities."
According to the preamble of the enrolled resolution, correc-
tional officers in the United States are responsible for the
containment and control of over 600,000 prisoners.
A draft proclamation will be forwarded separately for your
consideration.
James M.Ory Assistant Director for
Legislative Reference
Enclosures
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 13, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL JR TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Resolution S.J. Res. 53 --
Youth Suicide Prevention Month
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled
resolution, and finds no objection to it from a legal
perspective.
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Suicide Prevention month
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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.
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Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files.
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Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 5/10/85
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: c.o.b. 5/14/85
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Resolution S.J. Res. 53 - Youth Suicide Prevention
Month
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
LACY
REGAN
McFARLANE
STOCKMAN
OGLESBY
BUCHANAN
ROLLINS
CHAVEZ
RYAN
CHEW
P
SPEAKES
DANIELS
SPRINKEL
FIELDING
SVAHN
FRIEDERSDORF
TUTTLE
HENKEL
HICKEY
HICKS
KINGON
REMARKS:
Please provide any recommendations/comments by c.o.b. 5/14/85.
Thanks.
RESPONSE:
David L. Chew
Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
STATE UNITED OFFICE
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 Received SS
MAY 10 1985
1003 HAY 10 5:26
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Enrolled Resolution S.J. Res. 53 - Youth Suicide
Prevention Month
Sponsor - Sen. Denton (R) Alabama and 31 others
Last Day for Action
May 21, 1985 - Tuesday
Purpose
Designates June 1985 as "Youth Suicide Prevention Month."
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of Health and Human Services
Approval
(Informally)
Discussion
S.J. Res. 53 designates the month of June 1985 as "Youth Suicide
Prevention Month, and authorizes and requests the President to
issue a proclamation calling upon the Governors, the chief
officials of local governments, and the public to observe the
month with appropriate programs and activities. The resolution
passed the Senate and House by voice vote.
The resolution notes that more than 5,000 young Americans took
their lives last year and many more attempted suicide; that the
rate of youth suicide has increased more than threefold in the
last two decades; and that youth suicide is a problem which can
only be solved through the combined efforts of individuals,
families, communities, organizations, and government to educate
society.
An appropriate proclamation will be forwarded to the White House
for issuance.
Assistant James Director m. Trey for
Legislative Reference
Enclosures
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 20, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR BRANDEN BLUM
LEGISLATIVE ATTORNEY
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL JOR TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
State Draft Report on H. Res. 107,
Expressing the Sense of the House of
Representatives with Respect to
Extending Voluntary Departure Status
to Nationals of Guatemala
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced draft
report, and finds no objection to it from a legal
perspective.
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Type of Response = Initials of Signer
Code = "A"
Completion Date = Date of Outgoing
Comments:
Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
UTAH UNITED 1
OFFICE OF management AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
May 17, 1985
LEGISLATIVE REFERRAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
Department of Justice
National Security Council
SUBJECT:
Department of State draft report on H. Res. 107, expressing
the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to
extending voluntary departure status to nationals of
Guatemala
The Office of Management and Budget requests the views of your
agency on the above subject before advising on its relationship
to the program of the President, in accordance with OMB Circular
A-19.
Please provide us with your views no later than
Monday, June 10, 1985.
Direct your questions to Branden Blum (395-3454), the legislative
attorney in this office.
James C. Murr for
Assistant Director for
Legislative Reference
Enclosure
CC: F. Fielding
T. Treacy
S. Brentlinger
J. Cooney
S. Gates
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
Dear Mr. Chairman:
Thank you for your letter of March 13, 1985 enclosing H. Res.
107, which expresses the sense of the House of Representatives
with regard to extended voluntary departure (EVD) status for
Guatemalans, and requesting our views. Our comments on the
resolution relate solely to whether the Secretary should
recommend extended voluntary departure status to the Attorney
General.
The Department does not believe it would be appropriate in
current circumstances to recommend extended voluntary departure
status for Guatemalans in the United States for a variety of
reasons concerning our foreign and immigration policies. EVD
grants have been rare because of the serious foreign and domestic
policy ramification of withholding the deportation of illegal
aliens. The Department invariably considers a number of factors
in deciding whether to recommend a grant of EVD, for EVD may meet
different objectives in different cases. We would note that, in
particular, the extent of violence or civil unrest alone does not
determine the Department's view toward the granting of EVD to
nationals of a particular country.
It is true that serious human rights violations continue to
occur in Guatemala. It is also clear, however, that significant
improvements have continued to occur during the past two years.
Our view of this improving situation is contained in the Country
Reports on Human Rights Practices submitted to the Congress for
1983 and 1984 in accordance with Sections 116(d) and 502B(b) of
the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. A separate
judgment of the improving, although still serious, human rights
situation may be found in the report of Lord Colville, the
U.N.-appointed Rapporteur for Guatemala. Lord Colville is a
respected human rights expert who visited Guatemala on numerous
occasions in preparation of his report. In regard to the
continuing problem of disappearances, he wrote that many cases
may really be voluntary efforts of individuals to disappear from
society, while other cases may be criminally inspired.
Another fact which may not have been considered by the
sponsors of the resolution is that increasing numbers of
Guatemalan refugees are voluntarily returning to Guatemala. You
will recall. the successful elections in July last year for a
Constituent' Assembly to prepare Guatemala for a return to
The Honorable
Peter W. Rodino, Jr.,
Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary,
House of Representatives.
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civilian, democratically-elected government this year. In
connection with these upcoming elections, the leadership of the
Social Democratic Party -- a member of the Socialist
International -- has accepted the Government's call for political
exiles to return and to participate in the political process.
Nevertheless, we recognize that some Guatemalans may have
legitimate concerns about returning to their homeland at this
time. Such persons who are in the United States already have
available to them specific procedures for seeking relief. Our
immigration laws provide procedures whereby an alien may lawfully
secure the right to remain in the United States when he or she
properly demonstrates fear of individual persecution in his or
her homeland on account of race, religion, nationality,
membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
Also, in accordance with our international commitments, we do not
forcefully deport a refugee to a country where the alien's life
or freedom would be threatened on account of such factors. If EVD
were granted to Guatemalans in the United States, it would
benefit precisely those who are unable to qualify for asylum
status or withholding of deportation. In other words, its
beneficiaries would be those who do not have a legitimate fear of
persecution in their homeland.
We note that the U.N. High Commission for Refugees operates
numerous refugee settlements for Guatemalan refugees in Southern
Mexico, which most of the Guatemalans illegally in the U.S. have
chosen to bypass. Guatemalans do not face persecution in
Mexico. Nevertheless, some of them have decided not to avail
themselves of this U.N. program specifically tailored for their
needs, but rather have sought to enter the United States, where
no such program operates. It is clear that the movement of these
Guatemalans to United States reflects to a large extent the
historical pattern of migration. This pattern shows that the
United States is a magnet which attracts migration from around
the world, and especially from Central America and Mexico because
of the direct land bridge between this region and our country.
Furthermore, if EVD were granted to Guatemalans, it would
exacerbate this historical pattern and generally undermine the
orderly implementation of our immigration policy. More
specifically, considering the large number of Guatemalans who
have elected to bypass refugee settlements in Mexico and enter
the United States under present conditions, in which they risk
deportation if they cannot establish their eligibility for asylum
status, it is clear that the number of Guatemalans entering the
United States could be expected to rise significantly if EVD
status were available to them. This was our experience in 1979
when EVD status was granted to Nicaraguans at the end of the
revolution in that country.
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We will continue our careful review of applications by
Guatemalans for asylum on a case-by-case basis, and monitor
developments in the region. We believe that the procedures for a
just consideration of asylum requests by Central Americans are in
place, and that they are applied by our officers in a
compassionate manner. In addition, we will maintain our
longstanding practice of supporting refugee and resettlement
programs, such as those in Mexico. No other country provides as
much assistance, or as many settlement opportunities to refugees,
as the United States.
For the above stated reasons, we do not believe that it
would be appropriate for the Department of State to recommend the
extraordinary step of displacing current immigration laws by
granting extended voluntary departure status to Guatemalans in
this country. We therefore would not support H. Res. 107.
The Office of Management and Budget advises that from the
standpoint of the Administration's program there is no objection
to the submission of this report.
Sincerely,
J. Edward Fox
Acting Assistant Secretary
Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 12, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL 0762 TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Resolution S.J. 66
-- Baltic Freedom Day
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled
resolution, and finds no objection to it from a legal
perspective.
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DATE: 6/12/85
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 10:00 a.m. 6/13/85
SUBJECT: Enrolled Resolution S.J. Res. 66 - Baltic Freedom Day
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
LACY
REGAN
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REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations to my office by
10:00 a.m. tomorrow. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
David L. Chew
Staff Secretary
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JUN 12 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Enrolled Resolution S.J.Res. 66 - Baltic Freedom Day
Sponsor - - Senator D' Amato (R) New York
Last Day for Action
June 14, 1985, is the day being designated as "Baltic Freedom
Day."
Purpose
Designates June 14, 1985, as "Baltic Freedom Day. =
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of State
Approval (Informally)
Discussion
S.J. Res. 66 designates June 14, 1985, as "Baltic Freedom Day. "
The enrolled resolution authorizes and requests the President to
issue a proclamation for the observance of "Baltic Freedom Day"
with appropriate ceremonies and activities. June 14, 1985, marks
the 44th anniversary of the mass deportation by the Soviet Union
of thousands of people from the Baltic Republics of Latvia,
Lithuania, and Estonia.
S.J. Res. 66 passed both Houses of Congress by voice vote. We
consideration. understand that a draft proclamation has been forwarded for your
James Assistant Director m. Trey for
Legislative Reference
Enclosures
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 13, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVID L. CHEW
STAFF SECRETARY
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL X TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Enrolled Resolution: S.J. Res. 142
Anne Frank Day
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced enrolled
resolution, and finds no objection to the President signing
it. The designated day has, of course, already passed, and
accordingly the requested proclamation, if one is issued,
will have to be carefully crafted to avoid embarrassment.
The President can no longer call upon the people of the
United States to observe June 12, 1985 "with appropriate
ceremonies and activities."
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DATE: 6/13/85
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: c.o.b. TODAY
SUBJECT: Enrolled Resolution S.J.Res. 142 - Anne Frank Day
ACTION FYI
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VICE PRESIDENT
LACY
REGAN
McFARLANE
STOCKMAN
OGLESBY
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BUCHANAN
ROLLINS
CHAVEZ
RYAN
CHEW
P
SS SPEAKES
P
DANIELS
SPRINKEL
FIELDING
SVAHN
FRIEDERSDORF
TUTTLE
HENKEL
HICKEY
HICKS
KINGON
REMARKS:
Please provide any recommendations by c.o.b. today. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
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David L. Chew
Staff Secretary
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RM 13 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Enrolled Resolution S.J. Res. 142 - Anne Frank Day
Sponsor - Senator Levin (D) Michigan and 28 others
Last Day for Action
June 12, 1985, is the day designated as "Anne Frank Day. =
Purpose
Designates June 12, 1985, as "Anne Frank Day. "
Agency Recommendations
Office of Management and Budget
Approval
Department of State
Approval (Informally)
Discussion
S.J. Res. 142 designates June 12, 1985, as "Anne Frank Day. The
enrolled resolution authorizes and requests the President to
issue a proclamation for the observance of "Anne Frank Day" with
appropriate ceremonies and activities. On June 12, 1985, the
international exhibition entitled "Anne Frank in the World
1929-1945" opened in Frankfurt in the Federal Republic of
Germany, in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and in New York City in
the United States.
S.J. Res. 142 passed both Houses of the Congress by voice vote.
We understand that a draft proclamation is being forwarded for
your consideration.
Sincerely,
James James M. Frey m. Trey
Assistant Director for
Legislative Reference
II
99TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. J. RES. 142
To designate June 12, 1985, as, "AnneFrank Day".
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 23 (legislative day, APRIL 15), 1985
Mr. LEVIN introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate June 12, 1985, as "Anne Frank Day".
Whereas Anne Frank was a young girl who died in the Bergen-
Belsen Nazi concentration camp;
Whereas Anne Frank kept a diary, discovered after her death,
that told the story of the concealment of her family from the
Nazis;
Whereas June 12, 1985, is the anniversary of the birth of Anne
Frank;
Whereas June 12, 1985, also is the occasion of an international
opening of the exhibition, entitled "Anne Frank in the
World 1929-1945", in Frankfurt in the Federal Republic of
Germany, in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and in New
York City in the United States;
Whereas the Anne Frank exhibit was organized by the Ameri-
can Friends of the Anne Frank Center, a nonsectarian orga-
2
nization committed to preserving the memory of Anne
Frank;
Whereas the American Friends of the Anne Frank Center has-
selected the American Forum on Religion and Politics to
host the opening of the Anne Frank exhibit in New York;
Whereas the American Forum on Religion and Politics, a group
composed of business, political, and professional leaders and
religious leaders from many faiths, is committed to preserv-
ing the separation of church and State and to advancing
social change by encouraging dialogue; and
Whereas it is appropriate for the people of the Nation to reflect
on the message of Anne Frank that in the face of evil it is
possible to retain a belief in humanity: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of
2 the United States of America in Congress assembled, That
3 June 12, 1985, is designated as "Anne Frank Day" and the
4 President of the United States is authorized and requested to
5 issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United
6 States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and
7 activities.
SJ 142 IS