Sam Gibbons: “I introduced, along with the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Dunn), H.R. 3591 to award a Congressional Gold Medal to…”

“I introduced, along with the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Dunn), H.R. 3591 to award a Congressional Gold Medal to former President Ronald Reagan and former First Lady Nancy Reagan. The Congressional Gold Medal is considered the most distinguished form of recognition that Congress has bestowed. I wholeheartedly believe, as do more than 290 of our colleagues, that the Congressional Gold Medal would be a fitting tribute to the dedicated service that Ronald and Nancy Reagan have given to our Nation. Former President Ronald Reagan began his public life as a successful Hollywood actor. However, he always had an interest in politics; and, in 1966, he was elected governor of the great State of California by nearly a million votes. As a popular two-term governor and, later, as President of the United States, Ronald Reagan was dedicated to encouraging economic growth, recognizing the value of hard work, and igniting the spirit, hope and pride among all Americans.”