Texas House passes Resolution honoring Reagan
President Ronald Reagan in Irving, Texas 1982 Courtesy of the Reagan Library
The Texas House met today and passed HR 213 authored by Rep. Ken Paxton (R-McKinney)
and Rep Bill Zedler (R-Arlington) marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ronald Reagan
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, February 6, 2011, marks the 100th 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 becam 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 hisadmirable service to his fellow citizens on the anniversary of his birth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of President Ronald Reagan on February 6,2011, the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Remembering Ronald Reagan on his 100th Birthday
Today is the 100th Birthday of our 40th Preseident, Ronald Reagan.
Reagan Quote of the Day
President Ronald Reagan -Courtesy of the Reagan Library
“We the people” tell the government what to do, it doesn’t tell us. “We the people” are the driver, the government is the car. And we decide where it should go, and by what route, and how fast. Almost all the world’s constitutions are documents in which governments tell the people what their privileges are. Our Constitution is a document in which “We the people” tell the government what it is allowed to do. “We the people” are free.-Ronald Reagan
Reagan Quote of the Day
President Reagan at Rancho Cel Cielo Courtesy of the Reagan Library
“Whatever else history may say about me when I’m gone, I hope it will record that I appealed to your best hopes, not your worst fears; to your confidence rather than your doubts. My dream is that you will travel the road ahead with liberty’s lamp guiding your steps and opportunity’s arm steadying your way.”-Ronald Reagan
Reagan Quote of the Day
- President Reagan at a Reagan-Bush Rally in Endicott, New York Courtesy of the Reagan Library
“Republicans believe the best way to assure prosperity is to generate more jobs.
The Democrats believe in more welfare.” Ronald Reagan 1972
Reagan Quote of the Day
President Reagan working at his desk in the oval office. 5-6-82 Courtesy of the Reagan Library
“Freedom is the recognition that no single person, no single authority or government has a monopoly on the truth, but that every individual life is infinitely precious, that every one of us put in this world has been put there for a reason and has something to offer. It´s so hard for government planners, no matter how sophisticated, to ever substitute for millions of individuals working night and day to make their dreams come true. The fact is, bureaucracies are a problem around the world.”- Ronald Reagan
Reagan Quote of the Day
“Freedom is one of the deepest and noblest aspirations of
the human spirit” Ronald Reagan
