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Sec. ‘‘(5) Although the National Park Service admin- 102. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. isters battlefields, historical parks, historic sites, and 103. . programs that address elements of the story of the 104. Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day. American Revolution, there is a need to establish 105. . partnerships that link sites and programs adminis- 106. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. tered by the National Park Service with those of 107. . other Federal and non-Federal entities in order to 108. . place the story of the American Revolution in the 109. Father’s Day. broad context of its causes, consequences, and mean- 110. . ings. 111. Gold Star Mother’s Day. ‘‘(6) The story and significance of the American 112. . Revolution can best engage the American people 113. , U.S.A. through a national program of the National Park 114. . Service that links historic structures and sites, 115. . routes, activities, community projects, exhibits, and 116. . multimedia materials, in a manner that is both uni- 117. Mother’s Day. fied and flexible. 118. . ‘‘(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this Act [probably 119. National Day of . should be ‘‘title’’] are as follows: 120. National Defense Transportation Day. ‘‘(1) To recognize the enduring importance of the 121. National Disability Employment Awareness American Revolution in the lives of American citi- Month. zens today. 122. National Flag Week. ‘‘(2) To authorize the National Park Service to 123. National Forest Products Week. coordinate, connect, and facilitate Federal and non- 124. . Federal activities to commemorate, honor, and inter- 125. National Grandparents Day. pret the history of the American Revolution, its sig- 126. National Hispanic Heritage Month. nificance, and its relevance to the shape and spirit of 127. National Veterans Armistice American Government and society. Day. 128. National Maritime Day. ‘‘SEC. 203. 225TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN 129. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. REVOLUTION COMMEMORATION PROGRAM. 130. National Poison Prevention Week. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Interior 131. National Safe Boating Week. (hereinafter in this Act [title] referred to as the ‘Sec- 132. National School Lunch Week. retary’) shall establish a program to be known as the 133. National Transportation Week. ‘225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Com- 134. Pan American Aviation Day. memoration’ (hereinafter in this Act [title] referred to 135. Parents’ Day. as the ‘225th Anniversary’). In administering the 225th 136. Peace Officers Memorial Day. Anniversary, the Secretary shall— 137. Police Week. ‘‘(1) produce and disseminate to appropriate persons 138. Save Your Vision Week. educational materials, such as handbooks, maps, in- 139. Steelmark Month. terpretive guides, or electronic information related 140. Stephen Foster Memorial Day. to the 225th Anniversary and the American Revolu- 141. ’s birthday. tion; 142. . ‘‘(2) enter into appropriate cooperative agreements 143. . and memoranda of understanding to provide tech- 144. . nical assistance under subsection (c); ‘‘(3) assist in the protection of resources associated AMENDMENTS with the American Revolution; 2004—Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title I, § 111(c)(2), Dec. 8, ‘‘(4) enhance communications, connections, and col- 2004, 118 Stat. 3345, inserted ‘‘Constitution Day and’’ be- laboration among the National Park Service units fore ‘‘Citizenship Day’’ in item 106. and programs related to the Revolutionary War; 2001—Pub. L. 107–89, § 2, Dec. 18, 2001, 115 Stat. 877, ‘‘(5) expand the research base for American Revolu- added item 144. tion interpretation and education; and ‘‘(6) create and adopt an official, uniform symbol or 225TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION device for the theme ‘Lighting Freedom’s Flame: COMMEMORATION American Revolution, 225th Anniversary’ and issue Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title II, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. regulations for its use. 3348, provided that: ‘‘(b) ELEMENTS.—The 225th Anniversary shall encom- pass the following elements: ‘‘SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(1) All units and programs of the National Park ‘‘This title be cited as the ‘225th Anniversary of Service determined by the Secretary to pertain to the the American Revolution Commemoration Act’. American Revolution. ‘‘SEC. 202. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. ‘‘(2) Other governmental and nongovernmental ‘‘(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following: sites, facilities, and programs of an educational, re- ‘‘(1) The American Revolution, inspired by the spir- search, or interpretive nature that are documented to it of liberty and independence among the inhabitants be directly related to the American Revolution. of the original 13 colonies of Great Britain, was an ‘‘(3) Through the Secretary of State, the participa- event of global significance having a profound and tion of the Governments of the United Kingdom, lasting effect upon American Government, laws, cul- France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Canada. ture, society, and values. ‘‘(c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND MEMORANDA OF ‘‘(2) The years 2000 through 2008 mark the 225th an- UNDERSTANDING.—To achieve the purposes of this Act niversary of the Revolutionary War. [title] and to ensure effective coordination of the Fed- ‘‘(3) Every generation of American citizens should eral and non-Federal elements of the 225th Anniversary have an opportunity to understand and appreciate with National Park Service units and programs, the the continuing legacy of the American Revolution. Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements and ‘‘(4) This 225th anniversary provides an opportunity memoranda of understanding with, and provide tech- to enhance public awareness and understanding of the nical assistance to, the following: impact of the American Revolution’s legacy on the ‘‘(1) The heads of other Federal agencies, States, lives of citizens today. units of local government, and private entities. Page 13 TITLE 36—PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS

‘‘(2) In cooperation with the Secretary of State, the tact of the Government for all State, local, inter- Governments of the United Kingdom, France, the national, and private sector initiatives regarding the Netherlands, Spain, and Canada. tercentenary of Benjamin Franklin’s birth, with the ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is au- purpose of coordinating and facilitating all fitting and thorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry proper activities honoring Benjamin Franklin. out this Act [title] $500,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 ‘‘SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP. through 2009.’’ ‘‘(a) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.—The Commission BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TERCENTENARY COMMISSION shall be composed of 15 members as follows: ‘‘(1) The Librarian of Congress. Pub. L. 107–202, July 24, 2002, 116 Stat. 739, provided ‘‘(2) Fourteen qualified citizens, appointed as fol- that: lows: ‘‘SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(A) Two members appointed by the President. ‘‘This Act may be referred to as the ‘Benjamin ‘‘(B) Two members appointed by the President on Franklin Tercentenary Commission Act’. the recommendation of the Governor of the Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania. ‘‘SEC. 2. FINDINGS. ‘‘(C) Two members appointed by the President on ‘‘The Congress finds as follows: the recommendation of the Governor of the Com- ‘‘(1) Benjamin Franklin was one of the most ex- monwealth of Massachusetts. traordinary men of the generation that founded the ‘‘(D) Two members, at least one of whom shall be . Around the world, he remains one of a Senator, appointed by the majority leader of the the best-known Americans who has ever lived. Senate. ‘‘(2) Benjamin Franklin’s achievements include his ‘‘(E) Two members, at least one of whom shall be literary work, his creation of philanthropic and edu- a Senator, appointed by the minority leader of the cational institutions, his significant scientific explo- Senate. rations, and his service to the Nation as a statesman ‘‘(F) Two members, at least one of whom shall be and diplomat. a Member of the House of Representatives, ap- ‘‘(3) Benjamin Franklin was the only American to pointed by the Speaker of the House of Representa- sign all 5 enabling documents of the United States. tives. ‘‘(4) All people in the United States could benefit ‘‘(G) Two members, at least one of whom shall be from studying the life of Benjamin Franklin and a Member of the House of Representatives, ap- gaining a deeper appreciation of his legacy to the Na- pointed by the minority leader of the House of Rep- tion. resentatives. ‘‘(5) January 17, 2006, is the 300th anniversary of the ‘‘(b) QUALIFIED CITIZEN.—For purposes of this section, birth of Benjamin Franklin, and a commission should a qualified citizen is a citizen of the United States be established to study and recommend to the Con- with— gress activities that are fitting and proper to cele- ‘‘(1) a substantial knowledge and appreciation of brate that anniversary in a manner that appro- the work and legacy of Benjamin Franklin; and priately honors Benjamin Franklin. ‘‘(2) a commitment to educating people in the United States about the historical importance of ‘‘SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT. Benjamin Franklin. ‘‘There is established a commission to be known as ‘‘(c) TIME OF APPOINTMENT.—Each initial appoint- the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission (re- ment of a member of the Commission shall be made be- ferred to in this Act as the ‘Commission’). fore the expiration of the 120-day period beginning on ‘‘SEC. 4. DUTIES. the date of the enactment of this Act [July 24, 2002]. ‘‘(a) STUDY.—The Commission shall have the follow- ‘‘(d) CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP.—If a member of ing duties: the Commission was appointed to the Commission as a ‘‘(1) To study activities by the Government that Member of the Congress, and ceases to be a Member of would be fitting and proper to honor Benjamin the Congress, that member may continue to serve on Franklin on the occasion of the tercentenary of his the Commission for not longer than the 30-day period birth, including but not limited to the following: beginning on the date on which that member ceases to ‘‘(A) The minting of a Benjamin Franklin ter- be a Member of the Congress. centenary coin. ‘‘(e) TERMS.—Each member shall be appointed for the ‘‘(B) The rededication of the Benjamin Franklin life of the Commission. National Memorial at the Franklin Institute in ‘‘(f) VACANCIES.—A vacancy in the Commission shall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or other activities with not affect the powers of the Commission and shall be respect to that memorial. filled in the manner in which the original appointment ‘‘(C) The acquisition and preservation of artifacts was made. associated with Benjamin Franklin. ‘‘(g) BASIC PAY.—Members shall serve on the Commis- ‘‘(D) The sponsorship of publications, including sion without pay. catalogs and scholarly work, concerning Benjamin ‘‘(h) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Each member shall receive Franklin. travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsist- ‘‘(E) The sponsorship of conferences, exhibitions, ence, in accordance with applicable provisions under or other public meetings concerning Benjamin subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Franklin. Code. ‘‘(F) The sponsorship of high school and collegiate ‘‘(i) QUORUM.—Five members of the Commission shall essay contests concerning the life and legacy of constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold Benjamin Franklin. hearings. ‘‘(2) To recommend to the Congress in one or more ‘‘(j) CHAIR.—The Commission shall select a Chair of the interim reports submitted under section 9(a)— from among the members of the Commission. ‘‘(A) the activities that the Commission considers ‘‘(k) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet at the most fitting and proper to honor Benjamin Frank- call of the Chair. lin on the occasion of the tercentenary of his birth; ‘‘SEC. 6. ORGANIZATION. and ‘‘(a) HONORARY MEMBERS.—The President— ‘‘(B) the entity or entities in the Federal Govern- ‘‘(1) shall serve as an honorary, nonvoting member ment that the Commission considers most appro- of the Commission; and priate to carry out such activities. ‘‘(2) may invite the President of France and the ‘‘(b) POINT OF CONTACT.—The Commission, acting Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to serve as through its secretariat, shall serve as the point of con- honorary, nonvoting members of the Commission. TITLE 36—PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, Page 14 AND ORGANIZATIONS

‘‘(b) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.—The Commission shall ‘‘(1) a detailed statement of the activities of the form an advisory committee, to be composed of rep- Commission; and resentatives of the major extant institutions founded ‘‘(2) any other information that the Commission by or dedicated to Benjamin Franklin, including the considers to be appropriate. following: ‘‘SEC. 10. TERMINATION. ‘‘(1) The Executive Director of the American Philo- sophical Society. ‘‘The Commission shall terminate 120 days after sub- ‘‘(2) The President of the Franklin Institute. mitting its final report pursuant to section 9(b). ‘‘(3) The Librarian of the Library Company. ‘‘SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ‘‘(4) The Director and Chief Executive Officer of the ‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated $500,000 for Philadelphia Museum of Art. the period of fiscal years 2002 through 2007 to carry out ‘‘(5) The President of the University of Pennsyl- this Act, to remain available until expended.’’ vania. ‘‘(c) ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARIAT.—The Commission BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION 50TH ANNIVERSARY shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the COMMISSION Franklin Institute of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under which the Institute shall do the following: Pub. L. 107–41, Sept. 18, 2001, 115 Stat. 226, created the ‘‘(1) Serve as the secretariat of the Commission, in- Brown v. Board of Education 50th Anniversary Commis- cluding by serving as the point of contact under sec- sion to plan and coordinate the commemoration of the tion 4(b). 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in ‘‘(2) House the administrative offices of the Com- Brown v. Board of Education and provided for reports mission. by the Commission and for its termination not later ‘‘SEC. 7. POWERS. than Feb. 1, 2005. ‘‘(a) HEARINGS AND SESSIONS.—The Commission may, JAMES MADISON COMMEMORATION COMMISSION for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take Pub. L. 106–550, Dec. 19, 2000, 114 Stat. 2745, known as such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Com- the James Madison Commemoration Commission Act, mission considers appropriate. created the James Madison Commemoration Commis- ‘‘(b) POWERS OF MEMBERS AND AGENTS.—Any member sion and the James Madison Commemoration Advisory or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the Committee, directed them to prepare various publica- Commission, take any action that the Commission is tions, activities, and events relating to the life of authorized to take by this Act. James Madison, and provided for a final report by the ‘‘(c) OBTAINING OFFICIAL DATA.—The Commission may Commission not later than Feb. 15, 2002, and the termi- secure directly from any department or agency of the nation of the Commission and Committee not later United States information necessary to enable the than 60 days after submission of the report. Commission to carry out this Act. Upon request of the Chair of the Commission, the head of that department BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION or agency shall furnish that information to the Com- Pub. L. 106–173, Feb. 25, 2000, 114 Stat. 14, as amended mission. by Pub. L. 107–20, title II, § 2804, July 24, 2001, 115 Stat. ‘‘(d) MAILS.—The Commission may use the United 185; Pub. L. 107–68, title II, § 209, Nov. 12, 2001, 115 Stat. States mails in the same manner and under the same 588; Pub. L. 107–117, div. B, § 917(a), Jan. 10, 2002, 115 conditions as other departments and agencies of the Stat. 2324; Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, § 1304, Feb. 20, United States. 2003, 117 Stat. 379; Pub. L. 108–59, § 1, July 14, 2003, 117 ‘‘(e) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.—Upon the Stat. 860, provided that: request of the Commission, the Administrator of Gen- eral Services shall provide to the Commission, on a ‘‘SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. reimbursable basis, the administrative support services ‘‘This Act may be cited as the ‘Abraham Lincoln Bi- necessary for the Commission to carry out its respon- centennial Commission Act’. sibilities under this Act. ‘‘SEC. 2. FINDINGS. ‘‘(f) PROCUREMENT.—The Commission may enter into ‘‘Congress makes the following findings: contracts for supplies, services, and facilities to carry ‘‘(1) Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President, was one out the Commission’s duties under this Act. of the Nation’s most prominent leaders, demonstrat- ‘‘(g) DONATIONS.—The Commission may accept and ing true courage during the Civil War, one of the use donations of— greatest crises in the Nation’s history. ‘‘(1) money; ‘‘(2) personal services; and ‘‘(2) Born of humble roots in Hardin County, Ken- ‘‘(3) real or personal property related to Benjamin tucky, on February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln rose to Franklin or the occasion of the tercentenary of his the Presidency through a legacy of honesty, integ- birth. rity, intelligence, and commitment to the United States. ‘‘SEC. 8. DIRECTOR AND STAFF. ‘‘(3) With the belief that all men were created ‘‘(a) APPOINTMENT.—The Commission may appoint a equal, Abraham Lincoln led the effort to free all Director and such additional personnel as the Commis- slaves in the United States. sion considers to be appropriate. ‘‘(4) Abraham Lincoln had a generous heart, with ‘‘(b) APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE LAWS.— malice toward none and with charity for all. The Director and staff of the Commission may be ap- ‘‘(5) Abraham Lincoln gave the ultimate sacrifice pointed without regard to the provisions of title 5, for the country Lincoln loved, dying from an assas- United States Code, governing appointments in the sin’s bullet on April 15, 1865. competitive service, and may be paid without regard to ‘‘(6) All Americans could benefit from studying the the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chap- life of Abraham Lincoln, for Lincoln’s life is a model ter 53 of that title relating to classification and Gen- for accomplishing the ‘American Dream’ through eral Schedule pay rates. honesty, integrity, loyalty, and a lifetime of edu- ‘‘SEC. 9. REPORTS. cation. ‘‘(a) INTERIM REPORTS.—The Commission shall submit ‘‘(7) The year 2009 will be the bicentennial anniver- to the Congress such interim reports as the Commis- sary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, and a commis- sion considers to be appropriate. sion should be established to study and recommend to ‘‘(b) FINAL REPORT.—The Commission shall submit a Congress activities that are fitting and proper to cel- final report to the Congress not later than January 16, ebrate that anniversary in a manner that appro- 2007. The final report shall contain— priately honors Abraham Lincoln. Page 15 TITLE 36—PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS

‘‘SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT. Member of Congress, and ceases to be a Member of Con- ‘‘There is established a commission to be known as gress, that member may continue to serve on the Com- the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (re- mission for not longer than the 30-day period beginning ferred to in this Act as the ‘Commission’). on the date that member ceases to be a Member of Con- gress. ‘‘SEC. 4. DUTIES. ‘‘(e) TERMS.—Each member shall be appointed for the ‘‘The Commission shall have the following duties: life of the Commission. ‘‘(1) To study activities that may be carried out by ‘‘(f) VACANCIES.—A vacancy in the Commission shall the Federal Government to determine whether the not affect the powers of the Commission but shall be activities are fitting and proper to honor Abraham filled in the manner in which the original appointment Lincoln on the occasion of the bicentennial anniver- was made. sary of Lincoln’s birth, including— ‘‘(g) BASIC PAY.—Members shall serve on the Commis- ‘‘(A) the minting of an Abraham Lincoln bicen- sion without pay. tennial penny; ‘‘(h) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Each member shall receive ‘‘(B) the issuance of an Abraham Lincoln bicen- travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsist- tennial postage stamp; ‘‘(C) the convening of a joint meeting or joint ses- ence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title sion of Congress for ceremonies and activities relat- 5, United States Code. ing to Abraham Lincoln; ‘‘(i) QUORUM.—Five members of the Commission shall ‘‘(D) a rededication of the Lincoln Memorial, or constitute a quorum but a lesser number may hold other activity with respect to the Memorial; and hearings. ‘‘(E) the acquisition and preservation of artifacts ‘‘(j) CHAIR.—The Commission shall select a Chair associated with Abraham Lincoln. from among the members of the Commission. ‘‘(2) To recommend to Congress the activities that ‘‘(k) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet at the the Commission considers most fitting and proper to call of the Chair. Periodically, the Commission shall honor Abraham Lincoln on such occasion, and the en- hold a meeting in Springfield, Illinois. tity or entities in the Federal Government that the ‘‘SEC. 6. DIRECTOR AND STAFF. Commission considers most appropriate to carry out ‘‘(a) DIRECTOR.—The Commission may appoint and fix such activities. the pay of a Director and such additional personnel as ‘‘(3) To recommend to Congress a plan to carry out the Commission considers to be appropriate. the activities recommended under paragraph (2). ‘‘(b) APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE LAWS.— ‘‘(4) To carry out other related activities in support ‘‘(1) DIRECTOR.—The Director of the Commission of the duties carried out under paragraphs (1) through may be appointed without regard to the provisions of (3). title 5, United States Code, governing appointments ‘‘SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP. in the competitive service, and may be paid without ‘‘(a) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.—The Commission regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter shall be composed of 15 members appointed as follows: III of chapter 53 of that title relating to classification ‘‘(1) Two members, each of whom shall be a quali- and General Schedule pay rates. fied citizen described in subsection (b), appointed by ‘‘(2) STAFF.—Consistent with all other applicable the President. Federal laws governing appointments and compensa- ‘‘(2) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen tion, the staff of the Commission may be appointed described in subsection (b), appointed by the Presi- without regard to the provisions of title 5, United dent on the recommendation of the Governor of Illi- States Code, governing appointments in the competi- nois. tive service, and may be paid without regard to the ‘‘(3) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter described in subsection (b), appointed by the Presi- 53 of that title relating to classification and General dent on the recommendation of the Governor of Indi- Schedule pay rates. ana. ‘‘SEC. 7. POWERS. ‘‘(4) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in subsection (b), appointed by the Presi- ‘‘(a) HEARINGS AND SESSIONS.—The Commission may, dent on the recommendation of the Governor of Ken- for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold such tucky. hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take ‘‘(5) Three members, at least one of whom shall be such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Com- a Member of the House of Representatives, appointed mission considers to be appropriate. by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. ‘‘(b) POWERS OF MEMBERS AND AGENTS.—Any member ‘‘(6) Three members, at least one of whom shall be or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the a Senator, appointed by the majority leader of the Commission, take any action that the Commission is Senate. authorized to take by this Act. ‘‘(7) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a ‘‘(c) OBTAINING OFFICIAL DATA.—The Commission may Member of the House of Representatives, appointed secure directly from any department or agency of the by the minority leader of the House of Representa- United States information necessary to enable the tives. Commission to carry out this Act. Upon request of the ‘‘(8) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Chair of the Commission, the head of that department Senator, appointed by the minority leader of the Sen- or agency shall furnish that information to the Com- ate. mission. ‘‘(b) QUALIFIED CITIZEN.—A qualified citizen described ‘‘(d) MAILS.—The Commission may use the United in this subsection is a private citizen of the United States mails in the same manner and under the same States with— conditions as other departments and agencies of the ‘‘(1) a demonstrated dedication to educating others United States. about the importance of historical figures and events; ‘‘(e) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.—Upon the and request of the Commission, the Librarian of Congress ‘‘(2) substantial knowledge and appreciation of shall provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable Abraham Lincoln. basis, administrative support services necessary for the ‘‘(c) TIME OF APPOINTMENT.—Each initial appoint- Commission to carry out its responsibilities under this ment of a member of the Commission shall be made be- Act, including disbursing funds available to the Com- fore the expiration of the 120-day period beginning on mission, and computing and disbursing the basic pay the date of the enactment of this Act [Feb. 25, 2000]. for Commission personnel. ‘‘(d) CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP.—If a member of ‘‘(f) GIFTS.—The Commission may, for the purpose of the Commission was appointed to the Commission as a carrying out this Act, accept and use gifts of money, § 101 TITLE 36—PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, Page 16 AND ORGANIZATIONS property, and services, and, notwithstanding section ‘‘SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 1342 of title 31, United States Code, may accept and use ‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated such sums voluntary services as the Commission deems necessary. as may be necessary to carry out this Act.’’ ‘‘(g) DETAIL OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.—On the request [Pub. L. 107–117, div. B, § 917(b), Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. of the Commission, the head of a Federal agency or 2325, provided that: ‘‘The amendments made by this other Federal appointing authority may detail, on a section [amending section 209 of Pub. L. 107–68, which reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, any of its em- amended section 7 of Pub. L. 106–173, set out above] ployees to the Commission to assist the Commission in shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the carrying out the duties of the Commission under this Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Act. Any such detail of an employee shall be without Law 107–68).’’] interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege. Any reimbursement under this subsection shall be cred- PROC. NO. 4934. ARMED FORCES DAY ited to the appropriation, fund, or account used for Proc. No. 4934, Apr. 16, 1982, 47 F.R. 16767, provided: paying the amounts reimbursed. Each year we Americans set aside one day to honor ‘‘(h) EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall fix em- the brave and dedicated men and women of the Army, ployment benefits for the Director and for additional Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. personnel appointed under section 6(a), in accordance They serve our nation with dignity, courage, and with paragraphs (2) and (3). pride in duty stations throughout the world. The peace ‘‘(2) EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR THE DIRECTOR.— we enjoy today reminds us of their important role. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall deter- NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President mine whether or not to treat the Director as a Fed- of the United States of America and Commander in eral employee for purposes of employment benefits. Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, con- If the Commission determines that the Director is tinuing the precedent of my seven immediate prede- to be treated as a Federal employee, then he or she cessors in this Office, do hereby proclaim the third Sat- is deemed to be an employee as that term is defined urday of each May as Armed Forces Day. by section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, for I direct the Secretary of Defense on behalf of the purposes of chapters 63, 83, 84, 87, 89, and 90 of that Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marine Corps, title, and is deemed to be an employee for purposes and the Secretary of Transportation on behalf of the of chapter 81 of that title. If the Commission deter- Coast Guard, to plan for appropriate observances each mines that the Director is not to be treated as a year, with the Secretary of Defense responsible for so- Federal employee for purposes of employment bene- liciting the participation and cooperation of civil au- fits, then the Commission or its administrative sup- thorities and private citizens. port service provider shall establish appropriate al- I invite the Governors of the States, the Common- ternative employment benefits for the Director. wealth of Puerto Rico, and other areas subject to the The Commission’s determination shall be irrev- jurisdiction of the United States, to provide for the ob- ocable with respect to each individual appointed as servance of Armed Forces Day within their jurisdiction Director, and the Commission shall notify the Of- each year in an appropriate manner designed to in- fice of Personnel Management and the Department crease public understanding and appreciation of the of Labor of its determination. Notwithstanding the Armed Forces of the United States. Commission’s determination, the Director’s service I also invite national and local veterans, civic and is deemed to be Federal service for purposes of sec- other organizations to join in the observance of Armed tion 8501 of title 5, United States Code. Forces Day each year. ‘‘(B) DETAILEE SERVING AS DIRECTOR.—Subpara- I call upon all Americans not only to display the flag graph (A) shall not apply to a detailee who is serv- of the United States at their homes on Armed Forces ing as Director. Day, but also to learn about our system of defense, and ‘‘(3) EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR ADDITIONAL PERSON- about the men and women who sustain it, by attending NEL.—A person appointed to the Commission staff and participating in the local observances of the day. under section 6(b)(2) is deemed to be an employee as Proclamation 4571 of May 15, 1978, is hereby super- that term is defined by section 2105 of title 5, United seded. States Code, for purposes of chapters 63, 83, 84, 87, 89, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my and 90 of that title, and is deemed to be an employee hand this 16th day of April, in the year of our Lord for purposes of chapter 81 of that title. nineteen hundred and eighty-two and of the Independ- ‘‘SEC. 8. REPORTS. ence of the United States of America the two hundred ‘‘(a) INTERIM REPORTS.—In addition to the interim re- and sixth. port required under subsection (b), the Commission RONALD REAGAN. may submit to Congress such interim reports as the Commission considers to be appropriate. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 13072 ‘‘(b) REQUIRED INTERIM REPORT.—Not later than June Ex. Ord. No. 13072, Feb. 2, 1998, 63 F.R. 6041, provided 24, 2004, the Commission shall submit an interim report for formation of the Millennium Council to Congress. The report shall contain— ‘‘(1) a detailed statement of the findings and con- to lead the country in a celebration of the new millen- clusions of the Commission; nium by initiating and recognizing national and local ‘‘(2) the recommendations of the Commission; and projects that contributed in educational, creative, and ‘‘(3) any other information that the Commission productive ways to America’s commemoration of that considers to be appropriate. historic time. ‘‘(c) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than April 30, 2010, the Commission shall submit a final report to Congress. § 101. The final report shall contain final statements, recom- The President is requested to issue each year mendations, and information described under sub- section (b)(1), (2), and (3). a proclamation— (1) designating February as American Heart ‘‘SEC. 9. BUDGET ACT COMPLIANCE. ‘‘Any spending authority provided under this Act Month; shall be effective only to such extent and in such (2) inviting the chief executive officers of amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts. the States, territories, and possessions of the ‘‘SEC. 10. TERMINATION. United States to issue proclamations designat- ‘‘The Commission shall terminate 120 days after sub- ing February as American Heart Month; and mitting the final report of the Commission pursuant to (3) urging the people of the United States to section 8. recognize the nationwide problem of heart and