Ronald Reagan Legacy Project honors the legacy of the 40th President
Each year the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project sends requests to governors from all 50 states to issue a proclamation declaring February 6 “Ronald Reagan Day.” This year, to celebrate Reagan’s birthday, 36 states — three with Democrat governors — signed official proclamations recognizing Ronald Reagan Day in their state.
Grover Norquist founded the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project in 1997. The project is committed to preserving the legacy of the 40th President of the United States throughout the nation and abroad, and also works to encourage the naming of buildings, roads, landmarks, and schools after the late President. There are currently 151 domestic dedications in 33 states and the District of Columbia, and 17 international dedications in nine countries.
Norquist said: “Reagan reduced the size and scope of government, cut taxes for all Americans, and laid the foundation for economic prosperity. By the time he left office, America was freer, safer, and stronger in every way. Reagan’s leadership had a resounding impact on the lives of citizens here at home and individuals worldwide.”
The following 36 Governors have issued proclamations declaring today as Ronald Reagan Day in their states:
Alabama- Kay Ivey (R)
Arizona- Doug Ducey (R)
Arkansas- Asa Hutchinson (R)
California- Jerry Brown (D)
Colorado- John Hickenlooper (D)
Florida- Rick Scott (R)
Georgia-Nathan Deal (R)
Idaho- Butch Otter (R)
Illinois- Bruce Rauner (R)
Indiana- Eric Holcomb (R)
Iowa- Kim Reynolds (R)
Kansas- Jeff Colyer (R)
Kentucky- Matt Bevin (R)
Maine- Paul LePage (R)
Maryland- Larry Hogan (R)
Massachusetts- Charlie Baker (R)
Michigan- Rick Snyder (R)
Mississippi- Phil Bryant (R)
Missouri- Eric Greitens (R)
Nebraska- Pete Ricketts (R)
Nevada- Brian Sandoval (R)
New Hampshire- Chris Sununu (R)
New Jersey- Phil Murphy (D)
New Mexico- Susana Martinez (R)
North Dakota- Doug Burgum (R)
Ohio- John Kasich (R)
Oklahoma- Mary Fallin (R)
South Carolina- Henry McMaster (R)
South Dakota- Dennis Daugaard (R)
Tennessee- Bill Haslam (R)
Texas- Greg Abbott (R)
Utah- Gary Herbert (R)
Vermont- Phil Scott (R)
West Virginia- Jim Justice (R)
Wisconsin- Scott Walker (R)
Wyoming- Matt Mead (R)
There are 14 governors who have not issued a proclamation declaring Ronald Reagan Day in their states:
Alaska- Bill Walker (I)
Connecticut- Dannel Malloy (D)
Delaware-John Carney (D)
Hawaii- David Ige (D)
Louisiana- John Bel Edwards (D)
Minnesota- Mark Dayton (D)
Montana- Steve Bullock (D)
New York- Andrew Cuomo (D)
North Carolina- Roy Cooper (D)
Oregon- Kate Brown (D)
Pennsylvania- Tom Wolf (D)
Rhode Island- Gina Raimondo (D)
Virginia- Ralph Northam (D)
Washington- Jay Inslee (D)