On September 24, 1789, the first Supreme Court was established. The Judiciary Act of 1789 was passed by Congress and signed by President George Washington, establishing the Supreme Court of the United States as a tribunal made up of six justices who were to serve on the court until death or retirement. Check out these resources from the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications:

• The Chief Justice of the United States: Responsibilities of the Office and Process for Appointment
• Supreme Court Nominations : Senate Floor Procedure and Practice, 1789-2011
• Calling Balls and Strikes : Ethics and Supreme Court Justices
• What Happens When Five Supreme Court Justices Can’t Agree?
• The Old Supreme Court Chamber, 1810-1860

National Punctuation Day is celebrated September 24th. Punctuation separates sentences and their elements to clarify meaning. Without it, meaning would be lost or up for interpretation. Check out these resources from the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications.

• Grammar, Punctuation, and Capitalization : A Handbook for Technical Writers and Editors
• Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling: Controlling the Conventions of Written English at Ages 9, 13, and 17
• What Good is Punctuation?
• Punctuation and Capitalization: A Review of the Literature
• GPO Style Manual

Prepare your library for reopening with FDLP face masks and social distancing signage.

FDLP legend, Barbie Selby, of the University of Virginia’s Alderman Library is retiring. Barbie’s contributions to the Government documents community are countless, as Virginia’s Regional Depository Librarian, a former member and Chair of the DLC, her activity in ALA’s GODORT, and much more. Please join GPO in wishing Barbie a happy and healthy retirement.

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September 21 is National New York Day. Check out these resources from the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications:

• The urban forest of New York City
• Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act: Report
• Analysis of storm-tide impacts from Hurricane Sandy in New York
• Corrosion monitoring research of New York City bridges

September 26 is Family Health and Fitness day. Check out these resources from the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications:

• Exercise & physical activity: your everyday guide from the National Institute on Aging at NIH
• Go4Life exercises – Wall pushups
• Healthier middle schools: everyday parent help
• Healthy eating for an active lifestyle: 10 tips for combining good nutrition and physical activity

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 - October 15, celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. It started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period from September 15 - October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

• Law Library of Congress’ Compilation of Legislative and Executive Branch documents on Hispanic Heritage Month
• Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2020
• National Hispanic Heritage Month: Fact Sheet
• Hispanic Americans in Congress, 1822-2012