Christopher Shays: “House Joint Resolution 84, introduced by the gentleman from Nevada (Mr. Gibbons), recognizes the 93rd birthday of…”

“House Joint Resolution 84, introduced by the gentleman from Nevada (Mr. Gibbons), recognizes the 93rd birthday of President Ronald Reagan. Mr. Speaker, our Nation's 40th President, Ronald Wilson Reagan, turns 93 years of age this Friday, February 6. He will become the first former President to reach the age of 93. While longevity is one aspect of President Reagan's life, he deserves our praise and recognition for so many more momentous accomplishments. This resolution aims to honor the man who led America during the prosperous 1980s, and I am pleased that this House has taken the time to consider it today. During his presidency, President Reagan revived the American spirit and helped all Americans become less reliant on government. From gracefully bouncing back from a would-be assassin's attack, to helping a grief-stricken Nation cope with the Challenger tragedy, and from leading the U.S. to a decisive victory in the war on communism, to creating 20 million new jobs, President Reagan's legacy in the White House is one of the most legendary in American history.”