IA 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 84
Recognizing the 93d birthday of Ronald Reagan. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 20, 2004
Mr. GIBBONS (for himself, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. COX, Mr. CRANE, Mr. 
TANCREDO, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. CANNON, Mr. PENCE, 
Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. DREIER, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. REHBERG, Mr. MAN-
ZULLO, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. BONNER, Mr. WAMP, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. 
MILLER of Florida, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. WELDON of Pennsyl-
vania, Mr. COLE, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. CAL-
VERT, Mr. OTTER, Mr. REYNOLDS, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. TOOMEY, 
Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. LEWIS of California, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. SIMP-
SON, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. GUT-
KNECHT, Mr. AKIN, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. KING of Iowa, Ms. HART, Mr. 
PORTER, Mr. CANTOR, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. JOHNSON of Illi-
nois, Mr. POMBO, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. CHOCOLA, Mr. BACHUS, 
Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California, Mr. TURNER of Ohio, 
Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. HERGER, Mr. VITTER, Mr. CARTER, Mr. ISSA, Mr. 
NORWOOD, Mr. TERRY, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, Mr. 
FOSSELLA, Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, Mr. 
HAYWORTH, Mr. COLLINS, Mr. SWEENEY, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. BEAUPREZ, 
Mr. BALLENGER, and Mr. WOLF) introduced the following joint resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 93d birthday of Ronald Reagan.
Whereas February 6, 2004, is the 93d birthday of Ronald 
Wilson Reagan; 
Whereas Ronald Reagan is the first former President ever to 
attain the age of 93;
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Whereas both Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan 
have distinguished records of public service to the United 
States, the American people, and the international com-
munity; 
Whereas Ronald Reagan was twice elected by overwhelming 
margins as President of the United States; 
Whereas Ronald Reagan fulfilled his pledge to help restore 
‘‘the great, confident roar of American progress, growth, 
and optimism’’ and ensure renewed economic prosperity; 
Whereas Ronald Reagan’s leadership was instrumental in ex-
tending freedom and democracy around the globe and 
uniting a world divided by the Cold War; 
Whereas Ronald Reagan is loved and admired by millions of 
Americans, and by countless others around the world; 
Whereas the recent tragic loss of the space shuttle Columbia 
and her crew remind us of how, 18 years ago, Ronald 
Reagan’s eloquence helped heal the Nation after the 
Challenger disaster; 
Whereas Nancy Reagan not only served as a gracious First 
Lady but also led a national crusade against illegal drug 
use; 
Whereas, together Ronald and Nancy Reagan dedicated their 
lives to promoting national pride and to bettering the 
quality of life in the United States and throughout the 
world; and 
Whereas the thoughts and prayers of the Congress and the 
country are with Ronald Reagan in his courageous battle 
with Alzheimer’s disease: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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That the Congress, on behalf of the American people, ex-
tends its birthday greetings and best wishes to Ronald 
Reagan on his 93d birthday.
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