[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 19 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        H.J.Res.19

                       One Hundred Eighth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE FIRST SESSION

          Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
           the seventh day of January, two thousand and three


                            Joint Resolution


 
             Recognizing the 92d birthday of Ronald Reagan.

Whereas February 6, 2003, is the 92d birthday of Ronald Wilson Reagan;
Whereas Ronald Reagan is the first former President ever to attain the 
  age of 92;
Whereas both Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan have distinguished 
  records of public service to the United States, the American people, 
  and the international community;
Whereas Ronald Reagan was twice elected by overwhelming margins as 
  President of the United States;
Whereas Ronald Reagan fulfilled his pledge to help restore ``the great, 
  confident roar of American progress, growth, and optimism'' and 
  ensure renewed economic prosperity;
Whereas Ronald Reagan's leadership was instrumental in extending 
  freedom and democracy around the globe and uniting a world divided by 
  the Cold War;
Whereas Ronald Reagan is loved and admired by millions of Americans, 
  and by countless others around the world;
Whereas the recent tragic loss of the space shuttle Columbia and her 
  crew remind us of how, 17 years ago, Ronald Reagan's eloquence helped 
  heal the Nation after the Challenger disaster;
Whereas Nancy Reagan not only served as a gracious First Lady but also 
  led a national crusade against illegal drug use;
Whereas, together Ronald and Nancy Reagan dedicated their lives to 
  promoting national pride and to bettering the quality of life in the 
  United States and throughout the world; and
Whereas the thoughts and prayers of the Congress and the country are 
  with Ronald Reagan in his courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease: 
  Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress, on behalf 
of the American people, extends its birthday greetings and best wishes 
to Ronald Reagan on his 92d birthday.

                               Speaker of the House of Representatives.

                            Vice President of the United States and    
                                               President of the Senate.