Chairman Tony Krvaric reports on coordinating efforts by the Republican Party of San Diego to honor the 100th Birthday of the beloved Ronald Wilson Reagan. Our photo above depicts Pope John Paul II’s visit to the USA on September 10, 1987. Two of the great heroes of the 20th Century, confronting the Soviet Union, and witnessing for Human Freedom.
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“With the 100th anniversary of former President Ronald Reagan’s birthday (February 6th) quickly approaching, local efforts are underway to recognize February 6th as ‘Ronald Reagan Day’ in three municipal governments in San Diego County.
San Diego County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price, Oceanside Councilman Gary Felien, and San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio will all introduce official proclamations, honoring the legacy and accomplishments of the 40th President of the United States in their respective government agencies.
Events throughout the country will be held beginning February 6th to mark the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration. Last year, 27 state governments recognized Ronald Reagan Day, including the state of California.
“Many people know that Reagan nicknamed San Diego his ‘lucky city,’ but few are aware of his strong ties to San Diego County,” said Tony Krvaric, Chairman of the Republican Party of San Diego County. “Recognizing Ronald Reagan Day is a valuable opportunity to share Reagan’s connection to our community with younger generations.”
Research completed this year found that Ronald Reagan’s ties to the San Diego region extended beyond his presidency:
- The 1957 film “Hellcats of the Navy,” which featured Ronald Reagan and his future wife Nancy Davis, was filmed in San Diego. It was the only film that starred both Ron and Nancy.
- On August 1969, then-Governor Reagan gave the dedication speech for the San Diego-Coronado Bridge.
- Reagan won the majority of votes in San Diego County in the 1966 and 1970 gubernatorial elections, as well as the 1980 and 1984 presidential elections.
- Ronald Reagan ended both of his presidential campaigns in San Diego.
- San Diego has played host for many of the significant events and speeches that would mark the life of Ronald Reagan, including events at the El Cortez Hotel, UC San Diego, the Embarcadero, and the San Diego Concourse.
The media is welcome to attend the Ronald Reagan Day proclamation ceremonies. The following is the schedule for when the Reagan Day proclamations will be introduced:
- Feb. 1st: San Diego Board of Supervisors Meeting, 9 a.m. [already accomplished]
- February 2nd: Oceanside City Council Meeting, 5 p.m.
- February 8th: San Diego City Council Meeting, 10 a.m.
“As governor and president, Ronald Reagan visited our region frequently, and helped shape the face of San Diego,” said Krvaric. “On the eve of the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration, I am pleased to support these efforts by local government officials.”
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