36 U.S.C. § 106 — Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

Page 36 TITLE 36—PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS § 105 (Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1255.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 104(a) ......... 36:169i (1st sen- tence). Aug. 27, 1986, Pub. L. 99–402, § 3, 100 Stat. 910; Nov. 12, 1996, Pub. L. 104–333, § 806, 110 Stat. 4188. 104(b) ......... 36:169i (last sen- tence). In subsection (b), the words ‘‘associated with Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day’’ are omitted as un- necessary. § 105. Child Health Day The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation— (1) designating the first Monday in October as Child Health Day; and (2) inviting all agencies and organizations interested in child welfare to unite on Child Health Day in observing exercises that will make the people of the United States aware of the fundamental necessity of a year-round program to protect and develop the health of the children of the United States. (Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1255.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 105 ............. 36:143. May 18, 1928, ch. 643, 45 Stat. 617; Sept. 22, 1959, Pub. L. 86–352, 73 Stat. 627. § 106. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day (a) DESIGNATION.—September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. (b) PURPOSE.—Constitution Day and Citizen- ship Day commemorate the formation and sign- ing on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution and recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens. (c) PROCLAMATION.—The President may issue each year a proclamation calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government build- ings on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and inviting the people of the United States to observe Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies. (d) STATE AND LOCAL OBSERVANCES.—The civil and educational authorities of States, counties, cities, and towns are urged to make plans for the proper observance of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and for the complete instruc- tion of citizens in their responsibilities and op- portunities as citizens of the United States and of the State and locality in which they reside. (Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1255; Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title I, § 111(c)(1), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3344.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 106(a) ......... 36:153 (1st par. 1st–13th words). Feb. 29, 1952, ch. 49, § 1, 66 Stat. 9. HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES—Continued Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 106(b) ......... 36:153 (1st par. 14th word–words before ‘‘and the Presi- dent’’). 106(c) ......... 36:153 (1st par. words after ‘‘of citizenship’’). 106(d) ......... 36:153 (2d, last pars.). In subsection (d), the text of 36:153 (last par.) is omit- ted as obsolete. Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2004—Pub. L. 108–447, § 111(c)(1)(A), inserted ‘‘Con- stitution Day and’’ before ‘‘Citizenship Day’’ in section catchline. Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–447, § 111(c)(1)(B), substituted ‘‘is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day’’ for ‘‘is Citizenship Day’’. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–447, § 111(c)(1)(C), inserted ‘‘Constitution Day and’’ before ‘‘Citizenship Day’’ and substituted ‘‘commemorate’’ for ‘‘commemorates’’ and ‘‘recognize’’ for ‘‘recognizes’’. Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108–447, § 111(c)(1)(D), inserted ‘‘Constitution Day and’’ before ‘‘Citizenship Day’’ in two places. Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 108–447, § 111(c)(1)(E), inserted ‘‘Constitution Day and’’ before ‘‘Citizenship Day’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING MATERIALS FOR NEW FED- ERAL EMPLOYEES CONCERNING THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title I, § 111, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3344, provided that: ‘‘(a) The head of each Federal agency or department shall— ‘‘(1) provide each new employee of the agency or de- partment with educational and training materials concerning the United States Constitution as part of the orientation materials provided to the new em- ployee; and ‘‘(2) provide educational and training materials concerning the United States Constitution to each employee of the agency or department on September 17 of each year. ‘‘(b) Each educational institution that receives Fed- eral funds for a fiscal year shall hold an educational program on the United States Constitution on Sep- tember 17 of such year for the students served by the educational institution. ‘‘(c) [Amended section 106 of this title and table of contents of this chapter.] ‘‘(d) This section shall be without fiscal year limita- tion.’’ § 107. Columbus Day The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation— (1) designating the second Monday in Octo- ber as Columbus Day; (2) calling on United States Government of- ficials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Columbus Day; and (3) inviting the people of the United States to observe Columbus Day, in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appro- priate ceremonies that express the public sen- timent befitting the anniversary of the dis- covery of America.