TitleCertificate from the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors

Inventory Number1981.848

Full CollectionRonald Reagan Collection - 1981 Donation

Object Description

This certificate was presented to Ronald Reagan by the County of Los Angeles for recognition of his election. The certificate has the seal of the County of Los Angeles at its top surrounded by a scalloped gold border.

The certificate reads:
"County of Los Angeles [In gold]
President-Elect 
R[In red] onald [In black] R [In blue] eagan [In black]

Whereas, [In red], A man of intelligence, integrity, determination, and conviction,
President-elect Ronald Reagan will be sworn in to this nation's highest office on January
20, Making him the first resident of Los Angeles County to attain the presidency of the 
United States of America; and 

Whereas, [In red] born and raised in Illinois, he moved to Southern California as a young man
to work in motion pictures, and first caught the public's attention as the start of fifty
feature-length movies, then as the popular host of television's "general Electric
Theater" and "Death Valley Days"; And

Whereas, [In blue] Ronald Reagan began his political and public service career in 1966 with his 
decisive election as governor of California; was elected to a second term in 1970; then in
1974 began a syndicated radio commentary program, wrote a newspaper column, and 
undertook an extensive speaking schedule; and 

Whereas, [In red] retaining his deep commitment to public affairs, he campaigned
 unsuccessfully for the 1976 Presidential nominations, but continued to work for the 
Republican party, all the while gaining valuable support for his eventual landslide 1980 
election to the Presidency; and

Whereas, [In red] currently a resident of beautiful pacific palisades and as "adopted Son" of 
California, Ronald Reagan's success in both the motion picture industry and public life
lends credence to the American Success Story and worth ethic, and is a source of pride to
all Californians; 

Now, therefore, be it resolved [In blue] by the board of supervisors of the county of Los
Angeles that president-elect Ronald Reagan is hereby highly commended on his
outstanding dedication and achievements; and he is extended warm best wishes for
success as he prepares to undertake the awesome responsibilities of guiding this nation
during the next four years. 

Adopted by order of the board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles
State of California

Chairman of the Board and Supervisor 3rd District

Supervisor 1st District 
Supervisor 4th District

Supervisor 2nd District
Supervisor 5th District"

 

Object Date1980

Object StatusCurrent

Object TypeCertificate

Country OriginUnited States

Credit LineThe Reagan Family

Full LocationEureka College Archives - Stack 2 - Section 2 - Shelf 6

SubjectRecognition

Imperial DimsCertificate size: 21 3/8 x 12 1/2 in.