A SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN.
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; and
Whereas, Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the 40th President of the United States of America; and
Whereas, during Mr. 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; and
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 21st Century challenges; and
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; and
Whereas, February 6, 2011, was the 100th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birth and the seventh since his passing; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
SECTION 1.  The Senate commemorates the 100th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's birth on February 6, 1911, and does hereby honor his service to the United States of America and her people.  
SECTION 2.  The Senate urges all the citizens of North Carolina to take cognizance of the recent anniversary and to reflect on the contributions President Reagan made to this country.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.