MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2006 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Formby, Aldridge, Baker (74th), Baker (8th), Bentz, Carlton, Davis, Denny, Fillingane, Gunn, Hamilton (109th), Hamilton (6th), Horne, Howell, Janus, Jennings, Masterson, Mims, Moore, Read, Reed, Robinson (84th), Rogers (61st), Smith (59th), Snowden, Staples, Turner, Upshaw, Warren, Weathersby, Wells-Smith, Woods
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 6, 2006, AS "RONALD REAGAN DAY" IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background, worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, Union leader, corporate spokesman, Governor of California and President of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the 40th President of the United States of America, the second of which he earned the confidence of three-fifths of the electorate and was victorious in 49 of the 50 states in general elections--a record unsurpassed in the history of American presidential elections; and
WHEREAS, in 1981, when Ronald Reagan was inaugurated President, he inherited a disillusioned nation shackled by rampant inflation and high unemployment; and
WHEREAS, during Mr. Reagan's presidency, he worked in a bipartisan manner to enact his bold agenda of restoring accountability and common sense to government, which led to an unprecedented economic expansion and opportunity for millions of Americans; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Reagan's commitment to an active social policy agenda for the nation's children helped lower crime and drug use in our neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, President Reagan's commitment to our Armed Forces contributed to the restoration of pride in America, her values and those cherished by the free world, and prepared America's Armed Forces to meet 21st century challenges; and
WHEREAS, President Reagan's vision of "peace through strength" led to the end of the Cold War and the ultimate demise of the Soviet Union, guaranteeing basic human rights for millions of people; and
WHEREAS, February 6 will be the 95th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birth, the second since his passing, and it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize, honor and observe the contributions of such an emphatically influential individual:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby declare February 6 to be Ronald Reagan Day in Mississippi, and urge all citizens of Mississippi to take cognizance of this event and participate in its observance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the Capitol Press Corps.