SPONSOR: Sen. Bonini On behalf of all Senators DELAWARE STATE SENATE 143rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 17 DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 6, 2006 AS "RONALD REAGAN DAY' IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE 1 WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background, worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing 2 the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, Union leader, corporate spokesman, Governor of California and President of the United 3 States; and 4 WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the 40th President of the United States of America; the 5 second of which saw him victorious in 49 of the 50 states in the general election – a record unsurpassed in the history of American presidential 6 elections; and 7 WHEREAS, in 1981, when Ronald Reagan was inaugurated President, he inherited a disillusioned nation shackled by rampant inflation 8 and high unemployment; and 9 WHEREAS, during Mr. Reagan’s presidency he worked in a bipartisan manner to enact his bold agenda of restoring accountability and 10 common sense to Government which led to an unprecedented economic expansion and opportunity for millions of Americans; and 11 WHEREAS, Mr. Reagan’s commitment to an active social policy agenda for the nation’s children helped lower crime and drug use in 12 our neighborhoods; and 13 WHEREAS, President Reagan’s commitment to our armed forces contributed to the restoration of pride in America, her values and 14 those cherished by the free world, and prepared America’s Armed Forces to meet 21st Century challenges; and 15 WHEREAS, February 6, 2006 will be the 95th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth, and the second since his passing; 16 NOW THEREFORE: 17 BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 143rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, that February 6, 2006 is hereby designated as 18 “Ronald Reagan Day” in Delaware, and we urge all citizens of Delaware to recognize this event and participate fittingly in its observance. 19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitably prepared copy of this resolution be given to Nancy Reagan who was 20 President Reagan’s spouse for over half a century. SYNOPSIS Designating February 6, 2006 as “Ronald Reagan Day” in Delaware. Author: Sen. Bonini Page 1 of 1 SR : CRB : jgw 2761430010.