SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12
(By Senators Sprouse, McKenzie, Boley, Deem, Facemyer, Minear,
Chafin, Oliverio, Burnette, Ross, Edgell, Anderson,
Kessler, McCabe, Mitchell, Helmick, Caldwell, Fanning, Sharpe, Love, Rowe, Minard and Bowman)

Designating February 6, 2002, as "Ronald Reagan Day" on the occasion of his 91st birthday.
Whereas, President 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, President Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the 40th President of the United States. During the 1984 general election, he won 49 of the 50 states, a record unsurpassed in the history of American presidential elections; and
Whereas, During his presidency, President Reagan enacted a bold agenda of restoring accountability and common sense to government which led to 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; 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, On February 6, 2002, Ronald Reagan will have reached 91 years of age; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates February 6, 2002, as "Ronald Reagan Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its congratulations to President Reagan on the occasion of his 91st birthday; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.