all construction costs. An elevator exemption is provided for many buildings.

The careful balance struck between the rights of individuals with disabilities and the legitimate interests of business is shown in the various phase-in provisions in the ADA. For example, the employment provisions take effect 2 years from today for employers of 25 or more employees. Four years from today that coverage will be extended to employers with 15-24 employees. These phase-in periods and effective dates will permit adequate time for businesses to become acquainted with the ADA's requirements and to take the necessary steps to achieve compliance.

The ADA recognizes the necessity of educating the public about its rights and responsibilities under the Act. Under the ADA, the Attorney General will oversee Government-wide technical assistance activities. The Department of Justice will consult with the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Transportation, the Federal Communications Commission, the National Council on Disability, and the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, among others, in the effort. We will involve trade associations, advocacy groups, and other similar organizations that have existing lines of communications with covered entities and persons with disabilities. The participation of these organizations is a key element in assuring the success of the technical assistance effort.

In signing this landmark bill, I pledge the full support of my Administration for the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is a great honor to preside over the implementation of the responsibilities conferred on the executive branch by this Act. I pledge that we will fulfill those responsibilities efficiently and vigorously.

The Americans with Disabilities Act presents us all with an historic opportunity. It signals the end to the unjustified segregation and exclusion of persons with disabilities from the mainstream of American life. As the Declaration of Independence has been a beacon for people all over the world seeking freedom, it is my hope that the Americans with Disabilities Act will likewise come to be a model for the choices and

Appointment of Michael P. Jackson as Special Assistant to the President and Executive Secretary for Cabinet Liaison July 26, 1990

The President today announced the appointment of Michael P. Jackson to be Special Assistant to the President and Executive Secretary for Cabinet Liaison.

Since January 1990 Mr. Jackson has served as Executive Secretary for Cabinet Liaison at the White House. From January 1989 to December 1989, he served as Associate Director in the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs. From 1986 to 1988, Mr. Jackson worked in the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Education, first as Special Assistant for Public Affairs and later as Special Assistant to the Secretary. Mr. Jackson has worked for the White House Conference on Small Business and the American Enterprise Institute and has taught political science at the University of Georgia and Georgetown University.

Mr. Jackson graduated from the University of Houston (B.A.) and Georgetown University (Ph.D.). He is married and resides in Alexandria, VA.

Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting the Report of the Test of Television Broadcasting into Cuba July 27, 1990

Dear

Enclosed please find the report on the findings of the test of television broadcasting to Cuba required by section 247(b)(2) of Public Law 101-246. Sincerely,

George Bush

Note: Identical letters were sent to Claiborne Pell and Jesse Helms, chairman and

ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, respectively; Dante B. Fascell and William S. Broomfield, chairman and ranking_member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, respectively; and John D. Dingell and Norman F. Lent, chairman and ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, respectively.

Points of Light Recognition Program

The President named the following individuals and institutions as exemplars of his commitment to making community service central to the life and work of every Ameri

can.

July 21

Alternatives to Domestic Violence, of Riverside, CA. Founded in 1977 by concerned citizens, Alternatives to Domestic Violence provides support services to victims of domestic violence. By assisting in the organization's programs and helping increase public awareness, more than 100 volunteers play a critical role. Volunteers who assist with the 24-hour crisis line provide counseling, information, referral, and emotional support to those who call in need of assistance. Those who work with the Horizon House Shelter comfort women who have sought refuge from domestic abuse. The children's program counsels the children who temporarily live at Horizon House, helping them cope emotionally with the violence they have experienced. In addition, the volunteers accompany the women throughout the judicial process, offering advice and providing support. July 23

Connie Harris, of Springfield, OR. In 1984, Connie Harris became a mother at 17 years old. She joined the Birth to Three support group, seeking help and guidance with motherhood. She was an active member of the support group, during which time she completed high school and obtained a full-time job. In 1986, when the leader of her Birth to Three support group could no longer fulfill her role, Ms. Harris volunteered to ensure that the group continued meeting. After working fulltime each day, she volunteers an additional 10

to 15 hours per week, encouraging the young mothers to continue their educations and helping them develop good parenting skills.

July 24

Davarian Baldwin, of Beloit, WI. For over 3 years, Mr. Baldwin, 18, has been an active member of the Beloit Positive Youth Development (PYD) program. Through this program, Mr. Baldwin counsels young people in Beloit's low-income neighborhood, helping them develop an appreciation for their community and the environment. He also founded a rap group, called the "DP Boyz," whereby he offers advice to young people on peer pressure, drug involvement, and making difficult decisions.

July 25

Gudrun "Gudy" Gaskill, of Golden, CO. In 1968 Ms. Gaskill began teaching others about the importance of preserving the environment by coordinating trail clean-ups. In 1973, she began to help build the Colorado Trail, a 470mile string of hiking trails, paths, and campsites stretching across the mountains from Waterton Canyon to Durango. Ms. Gaskill coordinates the volunteer work crews, responds to inquiries for maps and information, and handles all paperwork. She also spends extended periods of time out on the trail, helping the volunteers with the physical work.

July 26

Harvest House, of Lansing, MI. Harvest House Street Ministry offers comfort and hope to single-parent families and those who are homeless. Founded in 1986, Harvest House's many branches reach deep into the community, addressing a variety of social ills. More than 20 volunteers assist with many community service initiatives, ranging from feeding the hungry to educating the community on the dangers of drug involvement.

July 27

Ron Dickey, of El Paso, TX. Mr. Dickey, 28, was injured in a diving accident in 1985 and is now a quadriplegic. For the last 2 years, he has worked with DARE (Disabled Ability Resource Environment), sharing his experience with disabled peers and offering them hope and advice. Mr. Dickey volunteers 20 hours a week for DARE, visiting patients in rehabilitation hospitals and nursing homes to ease their concerns and fears. In addition, he continues to stay in contact with the patients on a long-term basis, even after they no longer participate in the DARE program.

Digest of Other

White House Announcements

The following list includes the President's public schedule and other items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary and not included elsewhere in this issue.

July 21

In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled from Newport News, VA, to Camp David, MD, for the weekend.

July 22

The President and Mrs. Bush returned to the White House from a weekend stay at Camp David, MD.

July 23

-the Vice President; John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the President; Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; and members of the CIA briefing staff;

-congressional leaders, to discuss Federal budget negotiations;

-congressional leaders, to discuss the defense budget.

In the morning, the President attended a fundraising reception for Representative Claudine Schneider.

The President declared that a major disaster exists in north-central Vermont as a result of severe storms and flooding that began on July 4, 1990. He directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts.

with:

-the Vice President; John H. Sununu,

Chief of Staff to the President; Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; and members of the CIA briefing staff;

-Secretary of the Treasury Nicholas F. Brady;

-champions from the ladies' professional golf tour;

-John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the President;

-Federal appeals court judge Edith Jones;

-Federal appeals court judge David H. Souter.

July 24,

The President met at the White House with the Vice President; John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the President; Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; and members of the CIA briefing staff.

The President announced that William J. Doyle III will continue to serve as Inspector General of the Railroad Retirement Board. Dr. Doyle has served as Inspector General since 1986.

July 25

The President met at the White House with:

The President met at the White House with:

-the Vice President; John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the President; Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; and members of the CIA briefing staff;

-congressional leaders, to discuss the Federal budget negotiations;

-Jean-Pascal Delamuraz, Chief of the Department of Public Economy of Switzerland;

—the Vice President, for lunch;

-John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the President.

July 27

The President met at the White House with:

-the Vice President; John H. Sununu, Chief of Staff to the President; Brent Scowcroft, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; and members of the CIA briefing staff; -congressional leaders, to discuss the Federal budget negotiations;

-the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

The President announced that the following individuals will comprise the U.S. delegation to the Presidential inauguration of