Bill Text: PA SR18 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring the 100th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's birth on February 6, 2011, and recognizing February 6, 2011, as "Ronald Reagan Day" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 16-4)

Status: (Passed) 2011-01-25 - Introduced and adopted [SR18 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-SR18-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 221
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 18 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY CORMAN, PICCOLA, SCARNATI, BAKER, WARD, YAW, STACK, FONTANA, EICHELBERGER, ROBBINS, TARTAGLIONE, VOGEL, ORIE, ERICKSON, SMUCKER, RAFFERTY, DINNIMAN AND FOLMER, JANUARY 25, 2011
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JANUARY 25, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the 100th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's
birth on February 6, 2011, and recognizing February 6, 2011,
as "Ronald Reagan Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, February 6, 2011, will be the 100th anniversary of
Ronald Wilson Reagan's birth, seven years after his death at the
age of 93 on June 5, 2004; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Wilson Reagan was sworn in as the 40th
President of the United States on January 20, 1981; and
WHEREAS, President Reagan led a remarkably productive life,
including military service before and during World War II; work
as a stage and movie actor, union leader and television and
event spokesman; and public service as a popular two-term
Governor of California; and
WHEREAS, President Reagan is among those considered as the
most influential presidents of the 20th century; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Wilson Reagan, at the age of 69, was the
oldest person ever elected President of the United States and
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served with honor and distinction for two terms; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Wilson Reagan is remembered for his great
connection to Americans, for restoring confidence and optimism
in the American people and for his highly successful diplomatic
efforts to end the Cold War; and
WHEREAS, During Mr. Reagan's presidency he worked in a
bipartisan manner to enact his agenda of restoring
accountability and common sense to government which led to an
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 United
States Armed Forces to meet the challenges of the 21st century;
and
WHEREAS, Through his grace, charm, wit and indomitable
optimism, President Reagan conveyed the strength of character
and greatness of America; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate honor the 100th anniversary of
President Ronald Reagan's birth on February 6, 2011, and
recognize February 6, 2011, as "Ronald Reagan Day" in
Pennsylvania.
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