California House Bill HR6 Amended / Bill

 BILL NUMBER: HR 6AMENDED BILL TEXT AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY FEBRUARY 2, 2009 INTRODUCED BY Assembly Members Garrick, Audra Strickland, and DeVore (Coauthor: Assembly Member Smyth) JANUARY 29, 2009 Relative to Ronald Reagan Day. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST HOUSE OR SENATE RESOLUTIONS DO NOT CONTAIN A DIGEST 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 WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the 40th President of the United States of America; the second 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 WHEREAS, In 1981, when Ronald Reagan was inaugurated President, he inherited a disillusioned nation shackled by rampant inflation and high unemployment; and  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  WHEREAS, Mr. 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, her values, and those cherished by the free world, and prepared America's Armed Forces to meet 21st century challenges; 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, February 6, 2009, will be the 98th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birth, and the fifth since his passing; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Members take great pride in honoring Ronald Reagan for his many contributions to our country and in celebrating his life; and be it further Resolved, That the Assembly recognizes February 6, 2009, as Ronald Reagan Day; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.