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Designates Monday, February 7, 2011 as a day to remember President Ronald Wilson Reagan's 100th birthday anniversary and his presidency accomplishments.

Credits Reagan with securing the release of American hostages from Iran in 1981 and reducing inflation from 12 percent, unemployment from 11 percent, and prime interest rates from 21 percent through economic policies known as Reaganomics.

Recognizes Reagan's deregulation of the airline industry, creation of approximately 15 million jobs during the 1980s, military rebuilding, and foreign policy credited with bringing down the Soviet Union.

Honors Reagan as "The Great Communicator" for his ability to connect directly with the American people through warmth, sincerity, and good humor.

Acknowledges Reagan's embodiment of western American values including individualism, fair play, and optimism, which particularly appealed to citizens of western states like Idaho.