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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 54 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 54

 Celebrating the life of President Ronald Wilson Reagan on what would 
            have been the anniversary of his 98th birthday.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 13, 2009

 Mr. McClintock submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
          to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Celebrating the life of President Ronald Wilson Reagan on what would 
            have been the anniversary of his 98th birthday.

Whereas Ronald Reagan was born on February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois, to a 
        family of modest means;
Whereas Ronald Reagan was educated in Illinois public schools, and in 1932, 
        graduated from Eureka College with a degree in economics and sociology;
Whereas by 1937, Ronald Reagan moved to California to pursue a career in acting;
Whereas beginning in 1947, Ronald Reagan served as President of the Screen 
        Actors Guild for 13 years;
Whereas on March 4, 1952, Ronald Reagan married Nancy Davis, who would become 
        his best friend and lifelong confidant for the following 52 years;
Whereas in 1964, only 2 years after switching his political party affiliation, 
        Ronald Reagan delivered a stirring speech in support of the nomination 
        of Republican Barry Goldwater for President;
Whereas in 1966, Ronald Reagan was elected as the 33rd Governor of California, 
        and won re-election 4 years later;
Whereas Ronald Reagan helped enact sweeping reforms to the state welfare system 
        by working with a Democratic State Legislature;
Whereas Ronald Reagan understood the need to control state spending, and in 
        1971, worked with economist Milton Freidman to introduce Proposition 
        One, the first state wide ballot initiative to limit spending;
Whereas after 2 successful terms as governor, Ronald Reagan declined to run for 
        a 3rd term, and was later elected the 40th President of the United 
        States;
Whereas Ronald Reagan became the 1st President in 3 decades to serve 2 full 
        terms;
Whereas Ronald Reagan provided leadership and demonstrated unwavering conviction 
        during the Cold War to inspire individuals throughout the world to seek 
        freedom and democracy in their own Nations;
Whereas Ronald Reagan is known to many historians as the ``great communicator'';
Whereas Ronald Reagan departed the Oval Office as one of our most popular 
        sitting Presidents;
Whereas when Ronald Reagan developed Alzheimer's, he announced his condition in 
        a courageous and honest fashion, and helped call new attention to this 
        disease; and
Whereas Nancy Reagan continued to care for her husband in steadfast loving 
        dedication as she witnessed her husband's death on June 5, 2004, at the 
        age of 93: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) celebrates the extraordinary life of President Ronald 
        Wilson Reagan, and expresses its deepest appreciation for his 
        profound public service;
            (2) recognizes the significance of Ronald Reagan's 
        Presidency, and his legacy's contribution to the United States 
        and rest of the world;
            (3) recognizes the significance and influence of Nancy 
        Reagan as the President's confidant and First Lady; and
            (4) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to 
        transmit a copy of this resolution to Nancy Reagan.
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