[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 19 Received in Senate (RDS)]

  1st Session
H. J. RES. 19


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 12, 2003

                                Received

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                            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.

            Passed the House of Representatives February 11, 2003.

            Attest:

                                                 JEFF TRANDAHL,

                                                                 Clerk.