IV 
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 Presi-
dent 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 con-
fidant for the following 52 years; 
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•HRES 54 IH 
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 dec-
ades to serve 2 full terms; 
Whereas Ronald Reagan provided leadership and dem-
onstrated 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 an-
nounced his condition in a courageous and honest fash-
ion, and helped call new attention to this disease; and 
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•HRES 54 IH 
Whereas Nancy Reagan continued to care for her husband in 
steadfast loving dedication as she witnessed her hus-
band’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 Presi-
dent Ronald Wilson Reagan, and expresses its deep-
est appreciation for his profound public service; 
(2) recognizes the significance of Ronald Rea-
gan’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 Represent-
atives to transmit a copy of this resolution to Nancy 
Reagan. 
Æ 
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