[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 457]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL FOR THE REAGANS

  (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, next week, the gentlewoman from Washington 
(Ms. Dunn) and I will introduce legislation to award the Congressional 
Gold Medal to former President and First Lady, Ronald and Nancy Reagan, 
in recognition of their distinguished record of service to the United 
States.
  I encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join us in 
commemorating the Reagans and their service to our great Nation.
  Under President Reagan's leadership, the United States experienced 
unprecedented economic growth and gained a renewed sense of national 
pride.
  Known as the Great Communicator, Ronald Reagan maintained his unique 
poise and uncanny wit during his tenure in office and throughout his 
life.
  His wife, Nancy, served as gracious First Lady and as the tireless 
leader of the well-known anti-drug ``Just Say No'' campaign. She held 
her own.
  Together, the Reagans have been dedicated to promoting national pride 
and improving the quality of life in America. Ronald Reagan will 
celebrate his 89th birthday this weekend. Awarding the Congressional 
Gold Medal to the Reagans would certainly make a wonderful birthday 
gift; but more importantly, the award would be a fitting tribute for 
their contributions to our country.

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