GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2001
H	1
HOUSE RESOLUTION 55

 
 
     Sponsors:	Representatives Daughtry;  Allred, Arnold, Baker, Blust, Cansler, Capps, Carpenter, Culp, Davis, Decker, Eddins, Ellis, Esposito, Hilton, Holmes, Johnson, Justus, Mitchell, Morgan, Morris, Pope, Preston, Russell, Sexton, Shubert, Warner, Weatherly, West, and G. Wilson.	
Referred to:	Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.	
February 7, 2001

     
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 6 AS "RONALD REAGAN DAY" IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

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 was victorious in 49 of the 50 states in the general election, earning the confidence of three-fifths of the electorate – 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 win the Gulf War; 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, 2001, Ronald Reagan will have reached the age of ninety years, thus becoming the oldest former President in the history of our nation; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1.  The House of Representatives recognizes February 6, 2001, and subsequent anniversaries, as "Ronald Reagan Day."
SECTION 2.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.