[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 117, 108th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


117 STAT. 556

Public Law 108-9
108th Congress

Joint Resolution


 
Recognizing the 92d birthday of Ronald Reagan. [NOTE: Mar. 6,
2003 -  [H.J. Res. 19]]

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.

Approved March 6, 2003.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 19:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
Feb. 11, considered and passed House.
Feb. 13, considered and passed Senate.