Friday, June 11
Bells for the Gipper
A Press Release from www.house.gov:
Washington, D.C.--Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (CA-46) is asking places of worship in his congressional district to toll bells in tribute to the late President Ronald Reagan.
"I think it is a fitting tribute to the man who secured religious freedom for hundreds of millions of people across the world," Rohrabacher said.
Rohrabacher is also asking his congressional colleagues to encourage their constituencies to do the same. "The object is to have tens of thousands of places of worship all across the country simultaneously ringing out their tribute to President Reagan, as Reagan's funeral service concludes at 1:15 PM EDT. It would be a very tangible and impressive gesture to Reagan, with bells tolling across our continent at the same time on Friday," Rohrabacher said. The Reagan family has asked that bells be rung 40 times at 1:15 PM in honor of our 40th president.
Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family has endorsed Rohrabacher's efforts, and will be touting the idea on his radio show throughout the week.
"Many people have contacted my office and asked how they could show their gratitude for President Reagan. This idea is a great way for Americans to participate in the celebration of Reagan's life, and the work that he did towards removing religious oppression."
A Press Release from www.house.gov:
Washington, D.C.--Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (CA-46) is asking places of worship in his congressional district to toll bells in tribute to the late President Ronald Reagan.
"I think it is a fitting tribute to the man who secured religious freedom for hundreds of millions of people across the world," Rohrabacher said.
Rohrabacher is also asking his congressional colleagues to encourage their constituencies to do the same. "The object is to have tens of thousands of places of worship all across the country simultaneously ringing out their tribute to President Reagan, as Reagan's funeral service concludes at 1:15 PM EDT. It would be a very tangible and impressive gesture to Reagan, with bells tolling across our continent at the same time on Friday," Rohrabacher said. The Reagan family has asked that bells be rung 40 times at 1:15 PM in honor of our 40th president.
Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family has endorsed Rohrabacher's efforts, and will be touting the idea on his radio show throughout the week.
"Many people have contacted my office and asked how they could show their gratitude for President Reagan. This idea is a great way for Americans to participate in the celebration of Reagan's life, and the work that he did towards removing religious oppression."
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