MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR BUSH

In Memory of President Ronald Reagan

WHEREAS, on February 6, 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born to Nelle and
John Reagan in Tampico, Illinois; and

WHEREAS, on January 20, 1981, Ronald Reagan became the 40th President of the
United States; and

WHEREAS, a renewal of national self-confidence by 1984 helped Reagan win a
second term with an unprecedented number of electoral votes; and

WHEREAS, we are blessed to live in a Nation and a world that have been
shaped by the will, the leadership, and the vision of Ronald Reagan; and

WHEREAS, his optimism, strength, and humility epitomized the American
spirit; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan believed that God takes the side of justice and that
America has a special calling to oppose tyranny and defend freedom; and

WHEREAS, through his courage and determination, he enhanced America's
security and advanced the spread of peace, liberty, and democracy to
millions of people who had lived in darkness and oppression; and

WHEREAS, President Reagan was a leader of impressive skill and stunning
vision, and was known affectionately as "the Great Communicator;" and

WHEREAS, as America's President, Ronald Reagan helped change the world; and

WHEREAS, the State of Florida and the Nation are saddened to lose such an
inspirational and devoted leader, but are grateful to have lived under his
guidance;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jeb Bush, Governor of the State of Florida, do hereby
extend condolences to all observing the National Day of Mourning for
President Ronald Reagan, June 11, 2004.

"Today America says goodbye to one of the world's great leaders, a man with
the power to change the world for the better and the servant's heart
required for this tremendous task." 

"Ronald Reagan represented the strength, the optimism, and the compassion of
Americans and the nation we proudly call our own. His legacy extends beyond
a foreign policy that toppled tyranny and a domestic policy that redefined
economics and spurred unprecedented prosperity.  He will be remembered for
restoring our national pride and reminding us of all that we are meant to
be.  He will be revered for a faith in freedom strong enough to illuminate
the darkest corners of the world and light the way to liberty for millions."

"He looked for the best in us, and never failed to find it." 

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Volume 6, Issue 23
Copyright(c) 2004 State of Florida
 
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