BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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Date of Hearing: February 2, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Gordon, Richard S., Chair
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12 (Wilk) - As Introduced January 26, 2015
SUBJECT: Ronald Reagan Day.
SUMMARY: 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, 2015, as
Ronald Reagan Day. Specifically, this resolution makes the
following legislative findings:
1.February 6, 2015, will be the 104th anniversary of Ronald
Reagan's birth and the eleventh 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
of "peace through strength" led to the end of the Cold War.
4.President Reagan signed into law a bill to establish the
holiday of Martin Luther King, Jr. on November 20, 1983; and
in 1986 he signed the last comprehensive immigration reform
act.
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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.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared
by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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