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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 5
Author: Wilk (R), et al.
Amended: 2/4/13 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted, 2/4/13
SUBJECT : Ronald Reagan Day
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution resolves that the Legislature takes
great pride in honoring Ronald Reagan for his many contributions
to our country and in celebrating his life; and recognizes
February 6, 2013, as Ronald Reagan Day.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1. February 6, 2013, will be the 102nd anniversary of Ronald
Reagan's birth and the ninth since his passing.
2. Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms
as the 40th President of the United States of America; and
his commitment to our Armed Forces contributed to the
restoration of pride in America and prepared America's Armed
Forces to meet 21st century challenges.
3. President Reagan's commitment to the nation's children helped
lower crime and drug use in our neighborhoods; and his vision
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of "peace through strength" led to the end of the Cold War.
4. Ronald Reagan is the only person in the California's 163-year
history to be elected to the offices of Governor of the State
of California and President of the United States.
5. President 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, a
corporate spokesman, Governor of California, and President of
the United States.
This resolution resolves that the Legislature takes great pride
in honoring Ronald Reagan for his many contributions to our
country and in celebrating his life; and recognizes February 6,
2013, as Ronald Reagan Day.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
AGB:d 2/12/13 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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