ENGROSSED HOUSE
CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION NO. 1011	By:	McDaniel (Randy), Sanders, Nelson, Thompson and Enns of the House

			    and

		Branan of the Senate

A Concurrent Resolution declaring February 25, 2009, “Ronald Reagan Day” in the State of Oklahoma; urging all citizens to take cognizance of this event and participate in its observance; and directing distribution.

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, 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, President 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 twenty-first 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 52ND OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN:
THAT the Oklahoma State Legislature declares February 25, 2009, “Ronald Reagan Day” in the State of Oklahoma.
THAT the Oklahoma State Legislature urges all citizens of Oklahoma to take cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its observance.
THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project.
Adopted by the House of Representatives the 25th day of February, 2009.

	
Presiding Officer of the House of
	Representatives

Adopted by the Senate the ____ day of ____________, 2009.

	
Presiding Officer of the Senate