Supporters of President Ronald Reagan tried to name a street in the District after him. But failing at that, they’ve opted for the next best thing — dedicating a day to his legacy in Virginia.

The Washington Times is reporting today that squeaky-clean Republican activist Grover Norquist submitted a request to Virginia Governor Tim Kaine’s Office of Constituent Services that February 6 — the Gipper’s birthday — be designated “Ronald Reagan Day.” Kaine politely declined, writing:

From what I remember about Ronald Reagan, the last thing he would want is for 50 states to expend resources and time generating pretty proclamations that have no practical impact.

And even though some conservatives in Virginia thought the idea a little foolish, Norquist, who leads the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project and the conservative advocacy group Americans for Tax Reform, was none too happy with the turn-down, responding:

Generations of Americans will remember the Reagan legacy, and it’s a shame that Virginia now stands as one of the few states against him. We are disappointed at this completely political move.

Virginia is one of nine states that has not designated a day to celebrate Reagan, alongside Delaware, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kansas, North Carolina, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The District has not been asked to consider such a designation.