Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 112 Part 2.djvu/377

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PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998 112 STAT. 1261 activities as a tribute to the men and women who, night and day, move goods and individuals throughout the United States. § 134. Pan Americiui Aviation Day The President may issue each year a proclamation— (1) designating December 17 as Pan American Aviation Day; and (2) calling on all officials of the United States Government, the chief executive offices of the States, territories, and possessions of the United States, and all citizens to participate in the observance of Pan American Aviation Day to further, and stimulate interest in, aviation in the American countries as an important stimulus to the further development of more rapid communications and a cultural development between the countries of the Western Hemisphere. §135. Parents'Day (a) DESIGNATION.— The fourth Sunday in July is Parents' Day. (b) RECOGNITION.—A ll private citizens, organizations, and Federal, State, and local governmental and legislative entities are encouraged to recognize Parents' Day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts in furtherance of recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in bringing up their children. § 136. Peace Officers Memorial Day The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation— (1) designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of Federal, State, and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty; (2) directing United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States at halfstaflf on all Government buildings on Peace Officers Memorial Day, as provided by section 7(m) of title 4, United States Code; and (3) inviting State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Peace Officers Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including the display of the flag at halfstaff. §137. Police Week The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation— (1) designating the week in which May 15 occurs as Police Week in recognition of the service given by men and women who stand guard to protect the people of the United States through law enforcement; and (2) inviting State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Police Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including the display of the flag at halfstaff. § 138. Save Your Vision Week The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation— (1) designating the first week in March as Save Your Vision Week; (2) inviting the governors and mayors of State and local governments to issue proclamations designating the first week in March as Save Your Vision Week;