PROCLAMATION 5982—MAY 17, 1989 103 STAT. 3043 children £rom this potentially debilitating disease by maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise program. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 37, has designated the week beginning May 14, 1989, and the week beginning May 13, 1990, as "Na- tional Osteoporosis Prevention Week" and has authorized and request- ed the President to issue a proclamation in observance of these events. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of May 14 through May 20, 1989, and the week of May 13 through May 19, 1990, as "National Os- teoporosis Prevention Week." I urge the people of the United States, as well as educational, scientific, medical, health care, and community service organizations to observe these weeks with appropriate pro- grams, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seven- teenth day of May, in the year of oxu" Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. ,, GEORGE BUSH Proclamation 5982 of May 17, 1989 High School Reserve Officer Training Corps Recognition Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since it was established in 1916, the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (Junior ROTC) has assisted in shaping the character and moral values of hundreds of thousands of high school students throughout the country. Participation in the High School Reserve Officer Training Corps has helped four generations of American young people to grow in self-discipline and responsibility, as well as awareness of the duties of citizenship in a democratic society. With its emphasis on leadership, teamwork, individual initiative, civic pride, and respect for the United States, this program contributes sub- stantially to the strength of our country and to the personal develop- ment of the high school students who participate. To encourage the American people to learn more about the benefits of Jimior ROTC and its many contributions to the Nation, the Congress, ^"^ by Senate Joint Resolution 58, has designated May 17, 1989, the seven- ty-third anniversary of the ROTC program's creation, as "High School Reserve Officer Training Corps Recognition Day," and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate cere- monies and activities. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 17, 1989, as High School Reserve Officer Training Corps Recognition Day. I call upon all Americans to
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