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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. 

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 

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; 


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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 


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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 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) celebrates the extraordinary life of Presi3 dent Ronald Wilson Reagan, and expresses its deep4 est appreciation for his profound public service; 

5 (2) recognizes the significance of Ronald Rea6 gan’s Presidency, and his legacy’s contribution to 

7 the United States and rest of the world; 

8 (3) recognizes the significance and influence of 

9 Nancy Reagan as the President’s confidant and 

10 First Lady; and 

11 (4) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent12 atives to transmit a copy of this resolution to Nancy 

13 Reagan. 

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