AJR9: Joint Resolution Text

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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE

2005 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 9

January 27, 2005 - Introduced by Representative Gard, cosponsored by Senator Kanavas. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR9,1,2 Relating to: recognizing February 6 as Ronald Reagan Day in the state of Wisconsin.

AJR9,1,6 Whereas, President Ronald Wilson 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

AJR9,1,11 Whereas, Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for 2 terms as the 40th President of the United States of America; the 2nd of which he earned the confidence of three-fifths of the electorate and was victorious in 49 of the 50 states in the general election — a record unsurpassed in the history of American presidential elections; and

AJR9,1,14 Whereas, in 1981, when Ronald Reagan was inaugurated President, he inherited a disillusioned nation shackled by rampant inflation and high unemployment; and

AJR9,2,4 Whereas, during Mr. Reagan's presidency, he 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

AJR9,2,6 Whereas, Mr. Reagan's commitment to an active social policy agenda for the nation's children helped lower crime and drug use in America's neighborhoods; and

AJR9,2,9 Whereas, President Reagan's commitment to the armed forces contributed to the restoration of pride in America, her values and those cherished by the free world, and prepared America's armed forces to win the Gulf War; and

AJR9,2,12 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; now, therefore, be it

AJR9,2,15 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the legislature of the state of Wisconsin hereby recognizes February 6, 2005, and subsequent yearly anniversaries thereafter as "Ronald Reagan Day."

AJR9,2,16 (End)