Well Said Mayor Carey

At the request of  STOP Mayor Carey issued the following: 

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the 40th

president of the United States of America; the second of which he earned the confidence of

3/5 of the electorate and was victorious in 49 of the 50 states in the general election – a record

unsurpassed in the history of American presidential elections; 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, 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, 2008 will be the 97th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth and the

third since his passing.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, CARLETON E. CAREY, SR., MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,

DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim February 6, 2008 to be

Ronald Reagan Day

and urge all citizens to be cognizant of this event and to participate fittingly in its observance.

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CARLETON E. CAREY, SR.

Mayor