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Remembering Reagan’s Birthday th Governors who issued proclamations: 41 states proclaim February 6 “Ronald ” Alabama- Robert Riley (R)

th Alaska- Frank Murkowski (R) Washington, D.C.- February 6 was honored by 41 Arizona- Janet Napolitano (D) governors across the nation, all of whom declared “Ronald Arkansas- (R) Reagan Day.” This day marked the 95th year since the birth - (R) of the late president, the second marked anniversary since Colorado- Bill Owens (R) his passing in 2004. The Legacy Project proudly commends the 41 governors who recognized Connecticut- M. Jodi Rell (R) February 6th as a day of honor in their state. Florida- (R) Georgia- Sonny Perdue (R) Taking the helm of a country traumatized by the Hawaii- Linda Lingle (R) assassinations of John F. Kennedy and of Martin Luther Idaho- Dirk Kempthorne (R) King Jr., by the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal and the Illinois- Rod Blagojevich (D) Carter-induced depression, Reagan would work with Indiana- Mitch Daniels (R) - Thomas Vilsack (D) Republicans and Democrats to enact a bold agenda that Kentucky- Ernie Fletcher (R) restored accountability and common sense to government. His economic policies of tax cuts, deregulation, free trade Louisiana- Kathleen Blanco (D) and choice for the American taxpayer led to an Maine- John Baldacci (D) unprecedented economic expansion. Maryland- Robert Ehrlich (R) Massachusetts- Mitt Romney (R) “It is essential that Americans recognize President Minnesota- Timothy Pawlenty (R) Reagan’s legacy of economic growth and freedom from Mississippi- Haley Barbour (R) tyranny,” said Grover Norquist, chairman of the RRLP. Missouri- Matt Blunt (R) “Today it is our duty to preserve the legacy of Ronald Montana- Brian Schweitzer (D) Reagan so that future generations of Americans can Nebraska- David Heineman (R) learn of his strength and imminent presence in Nevada- Kenny Guinn (R) history.” New Hampshire- John Lynch (D) New Jersey- Richard Codey (D) Governors who did not issue proclamations: New Mexico- Bill Richardson (D) Delaware- Ruth Ann Minner (D) - (R) Kansas- Kathleen Sebelius (D) North Dakota- John Hoeven (R) Michigan- Jennifer Granholm (D) Oklahoma- Brad Henry (D) North Carolina- Mike Easley (D) Ohio- Bob Taft (R) Oregon- Theodore Kulongoski (D) Pennsylvania- Ed Rendell (D) Rhode Island- Don Carcieri (R) South Dakota- Mike Rounds (R) South Carolina- Mark Sanford (R) Virginia- (D) Tennessee- Phil Bredesen (D) - Jim Doyle (D) Texas- (R) Utah- Jon Huntsman, Jr. (R)

The RRLP is committed to preserving the legacy of one of Vermont- James Douglas (R) America’s greatest presidents. Grover Norquist, the RRLP Washington- Christine Gregoire (D) Chairman is available for interviews about Ronald Reagan’s West Virginia- Joe Manchin, III (D) legacy. Please contact John Kartch at 202-785-0266 or Wyoming- David Freudenthal (D) [email protected].