Posted on 02/06/2009 8:11:08 PM PST by jeltz25
WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background, worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, Union leader, corporate spokesman, Governor of California, and President of the United States.
WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the 40th President of the United States of America; the second of which he earned the confidence of three-fifths of the electorate and was victorious in 49 of the 50 states in the general election – a record unsurpassed in the history of American presidential elections.
WHEREAS, in 1981, when Ronald Reagan was inaugurated President, he inherited a disillusioned nation shackled by rampant inflation and high unemployment.
WHEREAS, during Ronald Reagan’s presidency, he worked in a bipartisan manner to enact his bold agenda of restoring accountability and common sense to government which led to an unprecedented economic expansion and opportunity for millions of Americans.
WHEREAS, President Reagan’s commitment to an active social policy agenda for the nation’s children helped lower crime and drug use in our neighborhoods.
WHEREAS, President Reagan’s commitment to our armed forces contributed to the restoration of pride in America, her values, and those cherished by the free world, and prepared America’s Armed Forces to meet Twenty-First Century challenges.
WHEREAS, President Reagan’s vision of “peace through strength” led to the end of the Cold War and the ultimate demise of the Soviet Union, guaranteeing basic human rights for millions of people.
WHEREAS, February 6, 2008, will be the 97th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birth, and the fourth since his passing.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sarah Palin, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim February 6, 2008, as:
Ronald Reagan Day
in Alaska, and urge the citizens of Alaska to take cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its observance.
Good for her for taking time to honor one of the greats. She could do a lot worse than to read his speeches, his diaries, and the Reagan in his own hand book, and going from there.
Especially on a day like today, it's important to remember.
I'm interested in the end where Gov Palin urges Alaskan citizens to take cognizance and participate fittingly in the observance of Reagan Day. I wonder that that entails? What would be a way to participate in Reagan Day? Any good ideas?
Get a nice Stetson, tear down a wall, save a life in a pool and have more class than anyone in the room.
Make the TRUE history of Communism a required class in high schools.
>>Get a nice Stetson, tear down a wall, save a life in a pool and have more class than anyone in the room.<<
Well said.
Ronald Reagan knew what it meant to be an American.
The One, The Only, The Greatest.
Ronnie must be turning in his grave at the disgrace in the White House and the Socialists in the US Congress. They are all truly America’s disgrace.
“NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sarah Palin, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim February 6, 2008, as:
Ronald Reagan Day”
That’s why I love Sarah Palin.
I was in the military during his leadership and it was the best. I am very grateful.
I don’t know about their citizens, but the ones on the hill should have revolving government, constitution, economics, procedure, rules, ethics classes year-round.
An all American patriotic parade and rally!
God Bless Governor Palin!
Be accountable and truthful.
Don’t use drugs and obstain from idiot sexual practices.
Be responsible and work for what you want to accomplish.
Be respectful.
Love your country, study it’s history and know anyone could come and do anything your heart desires... if you go for it.
Listen to his speeches, explore the founding/history of the Republicans.
See why he changed party affiliation, why and the result.
Study Iran, Libya, etc. and what was going on during his presidency, the outcome, what could have been other outcomes.
Tell a vet thank you for your freedom.
Let people know doing the right thing is always the thing to do... no matter the consequences.
Study what happened before his presidency, during, changes and after.
Watch his movies, hear his broadcasts, note the difference in film then and now. Note how it was an actor became president. Read how General Electric changed his outlook.
Watch vids of his wit and one liners. Internalize his timely quotes and speeches on subjects such as freedom, socialized healthcare, etc.
Have a hoedown (the cowboy kind, yet bring jellybeans). Go for a nature walk.
Consider walking, spending time with an older relative... ask them to tell you a story, then listen.
Know the only thing that can stop you, is you.
No doubt, he probably is! And I thought Carter and Clinton were bad...wow.
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