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From: Chas A. Kelley Subject: Resolution of the Mayor and
Council Member, Fifth Ward Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino designating
February 6, 2011 as "Ronald
Reagan Day"
Dept.: Council Office
Date: January 20, 2011 M/CC Date: January 24, 2011
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
None
Recommended Motion:
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That said resolution be adopted.
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Signature
Contact Person:_ Chas A. Kelley, 5th Ward Councilmember Phone: 5178
Supporting Data Attached: RFCA, Resolution Ward: All
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Agenda Item No. 34
M/CC Date: 01/24/2011
RESOLUTION NO. ' (a FIT(
1 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
2 SAN BERNARDINO DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 6, 2011 AS "RONALD REAGAN
DAY"
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5 WHEREAS,Ronald Wilson Reagan was born on February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois
6 to Nelle and John Reagan; and
7 WHEREAS, in 1966, he was elected Governor of California by a margin of a million
8 votes; he was re-elected in 1970; and
9 WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan won the Presidential Nomination in 1980. Voters
10 troubled by inflation and a year-long confinement of Americans in Iran swept the Republican
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12 ticket into office. Reagan won 489 electoral votes to 49 for President Jimmy Carter; and
13 WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan was the first United States president, after President
14 Dwight D. Eisenhower to get re-elected and finish two complete terms in office. He was
15 president from January 20, 1981 to January 20, 1989; and
16 WHEREAS, one of Ronald Reagan's biggest accomplishments in his presidency was
17 the restored confidence in the American spirit and the longest economic expansion in our
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country's history. Ronald Reagan's commitment to our Armed Forces contributed to the
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20 restoration of pride in America, her values, and those cherished by the free world. His vision of
21 "peace through strength" led to the end of the Cold War; and
22 WHEREAS, on June 12, 1987, President Reagan spoke to the people of West Berlin at
23 the base of the Brandenburg Gate. He said to General Secretary Gorbachev, "if you seek peace,
24 if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization:
25 Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"
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27 The address he delivered on that date is considered by many to have affirmed the beginning of
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RESOLUTION NO.
1 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
2 SAN BERNARDINO DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 6, 2011 AS "RONALD REAGAN
DAY"
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5 the end of the Cold War. November 9 through 11, 1989, the people of free Berlin tore down
6 that wall; and
7 WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan's commitment to the nation's children helped lower crime
8 and drug use in our neighborhoods; and
9 WHEREAS, in observance of Ronald Reagan Day all schools and public institutions
10 are encouraged to remember the life of Ronald Reagan, recognizing his accomplishments, and
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12 familiarizing students with the contributions that he made to the nation and to the world.
13 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of San Bernardino does
14 hereby proclaim the day of February 6, 2011 as "Ronald Reagan Day" in recognition of his
15 accomplishments and leadership.
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RESOLUTION NO.
1 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
2 SAN BERNARDINO DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 6, 2011 AS "RONALD REAGAN
DAY"
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5 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor
6 and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a meeting thereof, held on the
7 day of , 2011, by the following vote, to wit:
8 Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
9 MARQUEZ
10 DESJARDINS
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BRINKER
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13 SHORETT
14 KELLEY
15 JOHNSON
16 MCCAMMACK
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19 Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk
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21 The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day of , 2011
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24 Patrick J. Morris, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
25 Approved as to form:
26 JAMES F. PENMAN
City 4ttorney
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