BILL NUMBER: SR 7 INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Senators Lockyer, Maddy, and Wright DECEMBER 5, 1994 Senate Resolution No. 7 Relative to the Ronald Reagan Freeway. HOUSE OR SENATE RESOLUTIONS DO NOT CONTAIN A DIGEST WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan, as a young man, traveled west some 55 years ago to make his permanent home in the Golden State; and WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan was Governor of the State of California for eight years, from 1967 to 1975; and WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan was elected the 40th President of the United States for two full terms and served a total of eight years from 1981 to 1989; and WHEREAS, When Ronald Reagan was Governor of the State of California between 1967 and 1975, he took great interest in the California judiciary, instituted business task forces to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of state government, and greatly expanded the state parks system, including more beach land; and WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan, while ever conscious of history's lessons, looked to the future with unbridled optimism, often stating, "we can work to reach our dreams and to make America a shining city on a hill"; and WHEREAS, In recognition of his dedication to the United States citizens, and in particular to the people of California, it is appropriate to designate the State Highway Route 118 freeway as the Ronald Reagan Freeway; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That Ronald Reagan be commended for his dedication and outstanding service to the people of the United States of America, and in particular to the people of California; and be it further Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the State Highway Route 118 freeway is hereby officially designated the Ronald Reagan Freeway; and be it further Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate plaques and markers, consistent with the signing requirements for the state freeway system, showing this special designation, and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those plaques and markers; and be it further Revolved, That Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the Director of Transportation.