Foster Works to Honor President Reagan

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Foster Works to Honor President Reagan

Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-14) announced that he has signed on to become a co-sponsor of bipartisan legislation to establish the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission.

"After speaking with Jim Burke, the Mayor of Dixon, who brought this bill to my attention, I am pleased to support legislation to honor President Reagan," Foster said. "Since I signed on as a co-sponsor, the bill has gained traction, attracting numerous additional co-sponsors. It is my hope that the bill is quickly brought up for a vote on the House floor."

The Commission will plan and carry out activities to honor Ronald Reagan on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth, and will also provide assistance to federal, state, and local governmental agencies and civic groups to carry out such activities. The Commission will also study other federal activities to honor Ronald Reagan, including the issuance of a postal stamp, the issuance of a $1 coin for one year, and the convening of a joint session of Congress.

"Many of President Reagan's accomplishments transcended party politics," Foster said. "As the Representative of President Reagan's birthplace in Tampico and boyhood home in Dixon, I am privileged to pay tribute to him by co-sponsoring legislation to create a Centennial Commission in his honor."

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