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Senate
Resolution 705
By:
Senators Rogers of the 21st, Johnson of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Pearson
of the 51st, Douglas of the 17th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commemorating Wednesday, February 6, 2008, as "Ronald Reagan Day"; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ronald Reagan stands as one of the most influential presidents of our nation,
touching the hearts and lives of millions; and
WHEREAS,
President Reagan boldly accepted the helm of a country plagued by
disillusionment and inspired a renewed optimism in the American people;
and
WHEREAS,
his defense policies helped bring about the demise of the Soviet Union, opening
the gate of freedom for hundreds of millions of world citizens, and laid the
groundwork for victory in the Gulf War; and
WHEREAS,
America overwhelmingly voiced approval of his leadership when 49 of the 50
states reelected him president in 1984; and
WHEREAS,
his economic policies resulted in our nation flourishing in one of the longest
economic expansions in American history; and
WHEREAS,
President Reagan's strong belief in the power and ability of individuals
revitalized the American spirit.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor the
97th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's birth by recognizing Wednesday,
February 6, 2008, as "Ronald Reagan Day."
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Ronald Reagan Legacy
Project.