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The preamble recalls his humble background and his accomplishment as entertainer, corporate spokesman, governor and in particular his election to the presidency by 35ths of the voters and 49 of the 50 States.

Americans are encouraged to ‘observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Sponsor: Senator Wayne Allard (R-CO)

Vote: Passed Senate by Unanimous Consent February 6, 2007

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost.

Earmark Certification: Not applicable to this bill.

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Whereas President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background, worked throughout his life serving as an entertainer, a corporate spokesman, Governor of California, and President of the United States;

Whereas Ronald Reagan served for 2 terms as the 40th President of the United States;

Whereas Ronald Reagan was elected to his second term by almost three-fifths of the electorate, a percentage surpassed only by the election of President Lyndon Baines Johnson in 1964, and was victorious in 49 of the 50 States in the general election, an electoral college record unsurpassed in the history of Presidential elections in the United States; and

Whereas February 6, 2007, will be the 96th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birth, and June 5, 2007, will be the third anniversary of his passing: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate--

(1) designates February 6, 2007, as `Ronald Reagan Day'; and

(2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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