H.R. No. 43
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, February 6, 2016, marks the 105th anniversary of the
birth of Ronald Reagan, and this date provides a welcome
opportunity to honor the legacy of the nation's 40th president; and
WHEREAS, Born in 1911 in Tampico, Illinois, Ronald Wilson
Reagan first made his name as a film actor and later became
president of the Screen Actors Guild; in 1966, he was elected
governor of California, and ably served in that office until 1975;
and
WHEREAS, Following his victory in the 1980 presidential
election, Mr. Reagan began his tenure as the nation's chief
executive; faced with a range of daunting challenges that included
high unemployment, inflation, and the ongoing cold war with the
Soviet Union, he introduced a bold agenda that emphasized economic
growth and lower taxes along with the establishment of a strong
national defense; the success of President Reagan's initiatives
helped renew the nation's self-confidence, and in 1984 he was
elected to a second term, winning office by one of the largest
margins in the history of presidential elections; and
WHEREAS, The president's final four years in office were
highlighted by his efforts to bring about a major revision of the
tax code and his continuing efforts to champion government
accountability; moreover, U.S. forces were used to target
international terrorism as part of the president's quest to achieve
"peace through strength"; this same initiative led to important
breakthroughs in U.S.-Soviet relations and contributed to the
ultimate downfall of the U.S.S.R.; and
WHEREAS, A legendary president who helped lead the nation
through a period of dramatic change and expanding prosperity,
Ronald Reagan had a positive and enduring influence on the course of
U.S. history, and it is indeed appropriate to reflect on his
admirable service to his fellow citizens on the anniversary of his
birth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of President Ronald
Reagan on February 6, 2016, the 105th anniversary of his birth.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 43 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on February 19, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House