Reagan optimism recalled

DIXON State Comptroller Leslie Munger remembers when Ronald Reagan was elected president in 1980, a large amount of optimism came over the country.

When she recently heard Gov. Bruce Rauner give his State of the State address, she said she noticed the same mood.

I feel there is a tremendous sense of optimism and a real belief that we can turn our state around, she said.

Munger was one of the many Republicans who came together Friday night at the annual Reagan Day Dinner at the Dixon Elks Lodge.

The 26th annual dinner was held as a way to celebrate the 104th birthday of Ronald Reagan, the Sauk Valleys most famous son.

We all love and admire Ronald Reagan, Munger said.

Before the dinner, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, had the opportunity to tour Reagans boyhood home on Hennepin Avenue in Dixon.

Kinzinger spent about 45 minutes not only touring the home, but he also watched a short video on the former president.

As a Republican politician, to represent Reagans boyhood home is a huge honor, Kinzinger said. To come and see it was really neat.

Kinzinger also said Reagan exemplifies what America is about.

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