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 97 STAT. 1552 PROCLAMATION 5024—MAR. 7, 1983 In the intervening years, the United States has refused to recognize the forcible incorporation of Lithuania into the Soviet Union. An enduring belief in freedom for all people unites Americans everywhere. But we must be vigilant in the protection of our common ideal, for as long as freedom is denied others, it is not secure here. We mark this anniversary of Lithuanian independence with a renewed hope that the blessings of liberty will be restored to Lithuania. Ante, p. 5. The Congress of the United States, by House Joint Resolution 60, has au- thorized and requested the President to proclaim February 16, 1983, as Lith- uanian Independence Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim February 16, 1983, as Lithuanian Independ- ence Day. I invite the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and deeds and to reaffirm their dedication to the ideals which unite us and inspire others. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 16th day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh. RONALD REAGAN Proclamation 5024 of March 7, 1983 National Children and Television Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Television has the power to shape thoughts, stir emotions, and inspire ac- tions. It teaches, it sells, it entertains, it informs, and it has the capacity to influence powerfully the lives and values of our children. They learn much from television about the world, our society, and their place in it. Television can communicate values that are consistent with our heritage and traditions and can portray those actions and attitudes that make for better citizens. It also can depict themes that are destructive of these values. Recognizing that children are at a formative and vulnerable stage in their lives, many individuals and groups have a great interest in television programming. These concerned citizens are working to improve the quality of television programs viewed by their families. 96 Stat. 2293. By Senate Joint Resolution 264 (P.L. 97-443), the Congress has designated the week of March 13, 1983, through March 19, 1983, as "National Children and Television Week" and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of that week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of March 13, 1983, through March 19, 1983, as "National Children and Television Week." I commend all those persons concerned about the quality of children's television programming, and I call upon all government agencies and the people of the United States

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