SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13
(By Senators Caruth, Yoder, Barnes, Guills, Hall, Boley, Sypolt, Deem, Unger, McKenzie, Facemyer, Sprouse, Chafin, Helmick, Plymale, Kessler, Bowman, Edgell, Prezioso, Stollings, Hunter, McCabe, White, Fanning, Foster, Jenkins, Minard, Green, Wells, Love, Oliverio and Tomblin, Mr. President)

Designating February 6, 2007, as "Ronald Reagan Day".
Whereas, Ronald Reagan was born February 6, 1911; and
Whereas, Throughout his life, Ronald Reagan worked for freedom and to advance the public good. He served as an entertainer, union leader, corporate spokesman, Governor of California and President of the United States; and
Whereas, As the 40th President of the United States, Ronald
Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms. During his second term, he earned the confidence of 49 of the 50 states in the general election, a record unsurpassed in the history of American presidential elections; and
Whereas, During his presidency, Ronald Reagan 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, The commitment of President Ronald Reagan to an active agenda of social policy for the nation's children helped to lower crime and drug use in our communities; and
Whereas, The commitment of President Ronald Reagan to the armed forces of the United States contributed to the restoration of pride in America and prepared our armed forces for the 21st century; and
Whereas, The vision of President Ronald Reagan led to the end of the Cold War and the ultimate demise of the Soviet Union. His "peace through strength" guaranteed basic human rights for millions of people around the world; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates February 6, 2007, as "Ronald Reagan Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Nancy Reagan, widow of President Ronald Reagan.